Country

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United Kingdom

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Crossover

 

 

Opera

 

 

Symphony

 

OperaBabes is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2000 by Karen England and Rebecca Knight. The duo met while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London and decided to combine their talents to create a unique sound that blended classical opera with contemporary pop music. Karen England was born in 1974 in Nottingham, England. She began singing at a young age and went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music, where she met Rebecca Knight. Rebecca Knight was born in 1970 in Sussex, England. She also began singing at a young age and went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music, where she met Karen England. The two women formed OperaBabes in 2000 and quickly gained attention for their unique sound. They released their debut album, "Beyond Imagination," in 2002, which reached number four on the UK classical charts and number one on the US classical charts. The album featured a mix of classical opera pieces and contemporary pop songs, including covers of "One Fine Day" from Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" and "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita." OperaBabes' success continued with their second album, "OperaBabes," which was released in 2004. The album featured more classical opera pieces, including "Lakmé" by Léo Delibes and "Carmen" by Georges Bizet. The album reached number 14 on the UK classical charts and number 10 on the US classical charts. In addition to their albums, OperaBabes have performed at a number of high-profile events and venues. They performed at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England, and at the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final in Sydney, Australia. They also performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London and at the Sydney Opera House. OperaBabes have received a number of awards and nominations for their work. They were nominated for a Classical Brit Award in 2003 for "Beyond Imagination" and were nominated again in 2005 for "OperaBabes." They were also nominated for an International Classical Music Award in 2004 for "Beyond Imagination." Despite their success, OperaBabes have faced some criticism for their blending of classical opera and contemporary pop music. Some critics have accused them of "dumbing down" classical music and diluting its purity. However, others have praised them for bringing classical music to a wider audience and making it more accessible. In 2009, Karen England and Rebecca Knight announced that they were taking a break from OperaBabes to pursue other projects. However, they have not ruled out the possibility of reuniting in the future. In conclusion, OperaBabes is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2000 by Karen England and Rebecca Knight. They gained attention for their unique sound, which blended classical opera with contemporary pop music. They released two albums, "Beyond Imagination" and "OperaBabes," and performed at a number of high-profile events and venues. They have received a number of awards and nominations for their work, but have also faced criticism for their blending of classical and pop music. Despite taking a break from OperaBabes in 2009, Karen England and Rebecca Knight remain active in the music industry and have not ruled out the possibility of reuniting in the future.

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