A N N I E
H A S L A M
PROG ROCK QUEEN
THE ENCHANTING SONGSTRESS
for R E N A I S S A N C E
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
Renaissance has had a long
history spanning close to 50 years since its formation in 1969. With several
personnel changes in the beginning years, the sound of the group eventually
matured into a unique blending of folk, rock, and classical music including the
integration of a full symphonic orchestra. Crowning all of this was the sound
of the equally unique five-octave voice of Annie Haslam. During their great
success in the 70’s the band toured extensively throughout the world in support
of their numerous album releases. Highlights of this era included three sold
out concerts at Carnegie Hall with The New York Philharmonic Orchestra and a sold-out
concert at The Royal Albert Hall with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and
Royal Chorale Society, all of which were recorded and released as ‘Live’
albums.
The woman whose crystal
clear, high-flying soprano vocals earned her worldwide attention as the lead
singer of the English classical rock band ‘Renaissance’ has recently
achieved an entirely new level of appreciation as an ‘Intuitive’ painter. Annie
is able to ‘tune’ into people, animals, situations, feelings and places, and
portray them in her own unique style.
On canvas, Annie Haslam’s unmistakable world of sound is taken into unique vistas of color and vibration, not unlike the flow of her five-octave voice. Transporting the viewer to other worlds and through inner boundaries is her ultimate goal, bringing healing, serenity and peace through her work.
In 2009 Annie and bandmate Michael Dunford reformed ‘Renaissance’.
Sadly Michael passed away in November 2012 and is greatly missed.
Annie decided to keep the music alive and kept touring with Renaissance in support of their album 'Symphony of Light'.
On canvas, Annie Haslam’s unmistakable world of sound is taken into unique vistas of color and vibration, not unlike the flow of her five-octave voice. Transporting the viewer to other worlds and through inner boundaries is her ultimate goal, bringing healing, serenity and peace through her work.
In 2009 Annie and bandmate Michael Dunford reformed ‘Renaissance’.
Sadly Michael passed away in November 2012 and is greatly missed.
Annie decided to keep the music alive and kept touring with Renaissance in support of their album 'Symphony of Light'.
With their musical
virtuosity, five strong lead voices, newest technological instrumentation and
love for the music, they have created a new sound taking them into a new age
and performing the repertoire with powerful precision across the world. This
incarnation of Renaissance is new and different and is nothing short of
amazing!
Annie Haslam &
Renaissance recently released their new DVD entitled ‘A Symphonic Journey’ and
are currently embarked on their Day of the Dreamer Tour –in support of their new
DVD/2CD set while performing selected US dates this Fall.
Purchase the brand-new DVD/CD set from Renaissance
entitled ‘A Symphonic Journey’ at amazon.com
The DVD was filmed in
October of 2017 and included for the first time the addition of The Renaissance
Chamber Orchestra, a hand-picked group of 10 musicians, including strings,
woodwind, brass and percussion. For this new DVD the band returned to the
Keswick Theatre, this time employing the use of track and boom mounted cameras
to create more up close and personal shots of the band and orchestra. The
concert also featured large screen projections of original paintings by Annie
Haslam, with corresponding titles to each song performed throughout the
concert.
Also, ‘Annie Haslam’ signed
copies will be available through the band’s website: http://www.renaissancetouring.com
You can learn more about the band by visiting:
www.renaissancetouring.com
facebook.com/renaissancetouring
www.anniehaslam.com
facebook.com/anniehaslamart
www.renaissancetouring.com
facebook.com/renaissancetouring
www.anniehaslam.com
facebook.com/anniehaslamart
Tour dates:
NOV 8
THU – THE KENT STAGE – KENT, OH
NOV 9 FRI – THE TRALF – BUFFALO, NY
NOV 11 SUN – YMCA BOULTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS – BAY SHORE, NY
NOV 15 THU – BALTIMORE SOUNDSTAGE – BALTIMORE, MD
NOV 16 FRI – NEWTON THEATRE – NEWTON, NJ
NOV 17 SAT – SCOTTISH RITE AUDITORIUM – COLLINGSWOOD, NJ (With The Renaissance
Chamber Orchestra)
NOV 18 SUN – TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL – TARRYTOWN, NY
7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
W/RAY SHASHO
BBS RADIO 1
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