Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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September 29, 1973 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Genre

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Crossover

 

Alfie Boe is a British tenor and classical music artist who has gained international recognition for his powerful and emotive performances. Born on September 29, 1973, in Blackpool, England, Boe grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. His father was a mechanic and his mother was a singer in a local church choir. Boe's love for music was evident from a young age, and he began performing in local productions and talent shows. He attended the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied opera and classical music. After completing his studies, Boe began performing in various operas and musicals, including Les Miserables and La Boheme. In 2006, Boe's career took a major turn when he was cast as Jean Valjean in the West End production of Les Miserables. His performance was widely praised, and he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. This led to a recording contract with Decca Records, and Boe released his debut album, "Classic FM Presents Alfie Boe," in 2006. Boe's career continued to flourish, and he became a regular performer at major events and concerts. In 2010, he performed at the Royal Variety Performance, where he sang a duet with pop star Kylie Minogue. He also performed at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, where he sang "O Sole Mio" and "Nessun Dorma." Boe has released several successful albums, including "Bring Him Home" (2010), "Storyteller" (2012), and "Trust" (2013). He has also collaborated with other artists, including Michael Ball, who he performed with on the album "Together" (2016). In addition to his successful music career, Boe has also appeared in several television shows and films. He played the role of Jean Valjean in the 25th anniversary concert of Les Miserables, which was broadcast on television in 2010. He also appeared in the film adaptation of Les Miserables in 2012, playing the role of Enjolras. Boe has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to classical music. In addition to his Laurence Olivier Award, he has won the Classical BRIT Award for Male Artist of the Year (2011) and the Silver Clef Award for Classical Music (2012). He was also appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to music and charity. Boe is known for his powerful and emotive performances, and his ability to connect with audiences through his music. He continues to tour and perform around the world, and his music has touched the hearts of millions of fans.

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