Celtic Manor and Classic FM Announce Easter Concert Starring Aled Jones

Celtic Manor and Classic FM Announce Easter Concert Starring Aled Jones

USK VALLEY, Wales, February 1/PRNewswire/ --

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Following the resounding success of its recent Jamie Cullum
concert, The Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales has announced that it will
host a classical concert in association with Classic FM on Easter weekend
2005. The concert will take place on the evening of Saturday 26th March in
the impressive Caernarfon Ballroom and will feature three of the most
exciting and successful classical acts in the UK today.



Topping the bill will be Wales' own Aled Jones who was one of the stars
of the recent BBC hit TV series 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Now established as
one of the UK's favourite broadcasters on both radio and television, with his
own show on Classic FM on Sunday mornings, Aled will not only be performing
at the concert, but will also be the host for the evening. A hugely
successful classical artist, Aled's 2003 release 'Higher' went gold within
weeks and 'Aled', released in 2002, achieved platinum sales status.



Also performing at the concert will be harpist Catrin Finch,
who was nominated in May 2004 for the Classical Brit Awards in the category
of Young British Classical Performer. Catrin currently holds the appointment
of Royal Harpist to HRH the Prince of Wales. This is a position last filled
during the reign of Queen Victoria in 1871 that was revived by the Prince on
hearing Catrin perform at his 50th birthday celebrations in Buckingham
Palace.



Pianist, Freddy Kempf is another who will be adding to the impressive
list of artists who will be entertaining the audience at the exclusive
concert. Voted Best Young British Classical Performer at the 2001 Classical
Brit Awards, Freddy is one of the most important young artists on the world
stage today. He has worked with several major conductors and has performed at
the very highest level throughout the world, including most recently, The
Philadelphia Orchestra and Sawallisch, St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
and Temirkanov and a complete Beethoven cycle with the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra and Danielle Gatti.



Commenting on the announcement of the concert, Chief Executive of The
Celtic Manor Resort, Dylan Matthews said, "The Jamie Cullum concert was a
huge success for the resort and we are really looking forward to welcoming
some of the best young classical talent to play at Celtic Manor. We are
planning on holding a lot more concerts here in the future".



Guests attending the concert can dine prior to the performance in one of
the several restaurants at the five star Celtic Manor Resort. Accommodation
packages for the weekend are also available. Musical entertainment will be
provided at the resort throughout the bank holiday weekend, with the Richard
Harris Jazz Trio playing in Merlins bar on Friday night. Award winning
harpist, Amanda Whiting will also be playing in the bar on Sunday evening.




Concert Tickets

Tickets can be purchased from The Celtic Manor Resort Special Events
department. Prices range from GBP40-GBP60.

Pre-Concert Dinners

There are a variety of options available for people who wish to enjoy a
prior to the concert. Menu prices range from GBP32-GBP45.

Accommodation Packages (Including ticket and dinner)

Black Package Price per person

One night package including premium Black concert ticket, dinner in
Hedleys or Owens and accommodation in a Superior double room GBP192

Platinum Package

One night package including Platinum concert tickets, dinner in the
Conwy and accommodation in a Superior double room GBP180

Gold Package

1 night package including Gold concert tickets, dinner in The Olive Tree,
or The Manor Suite and accommodation in a Superior double room GBP169




When making a reservation, please enquire about the cost of upgrading to
Executive and Suite accommodation. Single supplements apply to packages,
prices of which are available on request.



For further information and bookings call The Celtic Manor Resort Special
Events Team on +44-(0)1633-410261.



Prices quoted include VAT. Terms and conditions apply. Accommodation,
dinner and concert tickets are subject to availability. Accommodation
packages are quoted per room per night based on two people sharing a double
or twin room. Single supplements apply and are available on request.



Concert Timings



The concert will start at 8:45pm and will end at approximately 11:15pm



The Celtic Manor Resort



Set in more than 1,400 acres of beautiful parkland in the Usk valley in
South Wales, The Celtic Manor Resort is much more than a five-star hotel.
Host venue to the 2010 Ryder Cup, the resort boasts two championship golf
courses, a Golf Academy which includes an 18-hole golf course dedicated to
tuition, four restaurants and two health clubs, not to mention Europe's
largest hotel health spa. Its purpose built Convention Centre is already
recognised as one of the top conference venues in Europe. Celtic Manor is the
perfect destination for business and leisure. For further information, visit
www.celtic-manor.com



A high resolution photograph is available to the media free of
charge at www.newscast.co.uk, tel +44-(0)207-608-1000






Source: The Celtic Manor Resort Ltd

For editorial enquiries or picture requests contact: The Celtic Manor Resort, Gareth Rees Jones, T: +44-(0)1633-410-369, M: +44-(0)7901-511-302, E: gjones@celtic-manor.com



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