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Grazie Poggiardo per la grandissima emozione mi hai regalato ! Still buzzing after last nights concert. Performing in a place close to my heart with wonderful friends meant…EVERYTHING! 

Ieri sera è stato incredibile, ho ancora i brividi e sono così orgogliosa di avere cantato gli inni dei miei due Paesi che ancora il cuore mi batte forte. Grazie Azzurri Grazie Italia! Singing both anthems was a wonderful way to celebrate my dual heritage. A special honour to make history and sing ‘God Save the King’ for the first time in international football.

It was such an honour to be part of This Morning’s tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll singing over the touching images of her and HRH Prince Philip. As she memorably said, ‘Grief is the price we pay for love.’ Safe home Your Majesty. RIP

What a joy it was to perform my ‘Rainbow Medley’ from my new album ‘Carly Paoli & Friends’ with the beautiful and super talented Jane McDonald 🌈 The event is staged in aid of the Royal Variety Charity, whose patron is Her Majesty The Queen. The money raised from the show helps those people from the world of entertainment in need of care and assistance.

Performing a medley of songs from West Side Story on ITV’s This Morning ❤️

Singing ‘Bless us All’ from ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’ on BBC’s Sunday Morning Live.

Christmas Carols on ITV. A traditional Christmas Eve celebration from St Elizabeth’s Church in Greater Manchester.

Christmas Medley as performed on ITV’s Lorraine… So Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Now!

Dathlwch hud y Nadolig gydag Aled Jones a’i ffrindiau – Al Lewis, Lily Beau, Carly Paoli, a mwy. Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Aled Jones and friends, including a very special choir.

24 September 2021 saw the release of a brand-new album, Carly Paoli & Friends on the Abiah label. Carly’s second studio album features a stunning mix of collaborations with some of the biggest names from across the music world, including Tony Hadley, Elaine Paige, Paul Carrack, The Brit School, David Phelps, Joseph Calleja, Aled Jones and more.

Christmas at the Castle – Carly Paoli and Friends, premiered on Sky Arts on December 23rd, 2020 and on TV200 in Italy the following night. Filmed at the historic Otterburn Castle, nestled deep in the Northumbrian countryside, the concert had an international cast with special guest, Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja, Italian bandeón player, Mario Stephano Pietrodarchi,  British concert pianist Oliver Poole and the Jedburgh Pipe Band. Carly and her guests celebrated the magic of Christmas with a programme of enchanting familiar songs and carols that truly reflected the festive season. Ending […]

Carly has been invited by the Anglo-Italian singer/songwriter Jack Savoretti to join him as a Special Guest for his forthcoming concert, ‘ONE NIGHT IN PORTOFINO’ which takes place on Friday 4 September. Tickets for the show are available to be purchased HERE. With a percentage of the show’s proceeds going to the San Martino Hospital in Genoa, ONE NIGHT IN PORTOFINO will be streamed globally at 8.30 pm BST, 9.30 pm CEST and 12.30 pm PST. ‘ONE NIGHT IN PORTOFINO” marks […]

Carly will be performing live online from the beautiful Sarento Contryside on aug 7th. Let her serenade you  in a live stream concert, ‘Una Serata in Salento.’ She will be singing arias and songs that reflect her love for Italy – the land of ‘l’amore’ and ‘la musica.”

Creatives around the globe have been providing us with much needed entertainment during the Coronavirus ‘lockdown’ with music, theatre, film, comedy, dance, exhibitions and more.   And now, Carly and French Pop Opera Tenor Vincent Niclo add to this treasure trove with  a Video for their exciting new artistic collaboration on their iTunes Number One single Amigos Para Siempre.  With music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black,  Amigos Para Siempre or with its English translation ‘Friends Forever’, […]

Carly has responded to requests from World War II veterans around the globe, who have asked if she can sing for them on D-Day!  Due to travel restrictions the Veterans will not be able to commemorate the occasion with their usual visit to Normandy this year, however Carly will be keeping their spirits up with a special concert  ‘Because of You’ D-Day  that will be broadcast on her social media channels on 6 June 2020 at 7.00 pm (UK time).  […]

Carly has teamed up with AmaSing, the non-profit community interest organisation, for a special recording and video performance of Bill Withers’ classic song Lean On Me.  AmaSing will be sharing the recordings on 21 May 2020 via social media with organisations, families, and individuals they work with, who have been recently affected by the Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ and disappointed by the subsequentcancellation of some AmaSing local events. With theaim of keeping the arts alive, AmaSing currently work with schools, teachers and […]

Following the tremendous response to Carly’s birthday duet with mum Tina Carly has put together a special evening of Golden Oldies for a unique live stream concert on Wednesday 29th April at 6.30pm. Fans gave been sending in requests and suggestions for what will be a joyful night of classic songs, all performed live, and streamed direct from Carly’s home.

With home entertainment currently at the forefront of our daily lives, Carly Paoli, the English Rose with Italian roots has a wonderful musical treat in store for Easter 2020.   Unable to be with her Italian family at the moment, Carly thought it would be a nice gesture for fans, family and friends to share a very special concert on her own YouTube channel.   Music for Mercy – which took place in 2016 to celebrate Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year […]

It’s ‘strictly come singing’ as the irrepressible Bruno Tonioli celebrates his passion for opera and the world’s most beautiful melodies in this special concert.  Featuring the Man with the Golden Voice – one of the world’s greatest tenors – Joseph Calleja and Carly Paoli, along with the 60 strong BBC Concert Orchestra, they perform classic hits including Nessun Dorma, La Donna è Mobile, Moon River, Granada, The Loveliest Night of the Year, O Sole Mio, Strangers In The Night, Maria, Music of the Night, Somewhere Over The [...]

Carly has been announced as a special guest at the Royal Festival Hall Winter concert. On December 3rd. The event is in aid of the NSPCC, and also features Russell Watson and Laura Wright.

To mark the release of Due Anime Carly visited her ‘local’ HMV in Mansfield to meet fans and sign Cd’s

Carly appeared live on stage at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall today as part of BBC Radio Nottingham Children In Need Show 

Nov 8th Carly filmed her latest video at The London Palladium. The shoot was for the song “Loveliest Night Of The Year” featuring a duet with Mario Lanza. This is the first time he has ‘appeared’ in this prestigious venue since 1957. Video out soon.

Today marks the release of the album Due Anime “The Italian Collection”. This atmospheric and evocative record is Carly’s “lovesong to Italy’, and includes songs from her childhood, as well as tracks she has performed live. Amongst the many highlights are a unique duet with Mario Lanza, and appearances from Alessandro Safina, Andrea Griminelli, and even Carly’s grandfather Appolonio.

Carly visited BBC Radio Nottingham for a chat on air with Mark Dennison.

BBC Radio 2 will be re-broadcasting Carly’s performance with Michael Bolton at The London Palladium tonight at 9pm.

Carly performs in Arzachena Sardinia, headlining the Festa in Famiglia in the historic Parco XVIII Novembre.

Carly will be performing tonight on stage in front of the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi alongside celebrated flautist Andrea Griminelli. This is part of the Rai 1 telethon that aims to support the poorest in Italy and the world

Carly will be on Scala Radio tonight (march 29th) talking with Penny Smith and playing some of her favourite songs.

Carly joins Michael and The BBC Concert Orchestra on stage at the London Palladium for BBC Radio 2’s broadcast of a special Friday Night is Music Night. Michael and Carly sang a the Prayer from Michaels album “A Symphony of Hits”. The show was broadcasted on Friday 22nd March and is now available online Or via the BBC Sounds App. 

“It fills me with joy to share my new single ‘I’Te Vurria Vasà’, which simply means ‘I want to kiss you.’ This song means a great deal to me, echoing back to time spent in Puglia and falling in love with the Italian music that has inspired much of my career.”

Carly was in rehearsals this week with Michael Bolton for BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night at the London Palladium which is being recorded on Monday 4th March to celebrate Michael’s 50th anniversary of music with the album a Symphony of Hits.

Carly attended Dolce & Gabbana Metropol for Milan Fashion Week on Sunday. Carly said, “watching the timeless elegance, beauty & theatre of @dolcegabbana. Then, meeting the two geniuses behind the dresses that make women dream and have inspired my belief that music & fashion go hand in hand.” #DolceGabbana#MFW #DGELEGANZA #DGFattoAMano

Carly releases heartwarming lyric video in honour of remembrance day. 

Carly’s new video,  a moving tribute to current and ex service men, has shot to number 1 in the iTunes video chart. The video for her moving Christmas song My Christmas Dream of You features a series of striking images captured by photographer Rupert Frere.  Proceeds from the sale and streaming of the single and the video go to Soldiering On. The single is available to buy here: https://fanlink.to/MCDIY

Carly Paoli performs live alongside Alfie Boe, Joanna Lumley and Richard E Grant in aid of the Felix Project at St James Church, Piccadilly, London on Tuesday 27th November.     Tickets available now: https://www.songkick.com/concerts/35946649-carly-paoli-at-st-jamess-church-piccadilly?utm_source=11593&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=widget&utm_content=9146759

Carly visited  her second home – Italy – this week to appear on 2 major TV shows. She was interviewed on influential arts programme “Splendor” on Iris TV. She also returned to the air performing her interpretation of the Napolitano classic ‘ITe Vurria Vasa’ live on Rai Uno. Home Page  

On the 8th of November,  Notts County and Nottingham Forest joined forces with the British Army Football Association to host the Greatest Games of Remembrance. The Games of Remembrance, which first took place in 2014, see troops from the British Army Football Association take on the German Bundeswehr (Armed Forces) to commemorate soldiers from both sides who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War. This year, Carly joined the event presenting a crowd-pleasing performance of her single ‘Liberty’. The original recorded […]

On Tuesday 6th November, classical star Carly Paoli swapped stage for shop floor to raise money for Help for Heroes at Oxford Street’s Debenhams during the Christmas Lights Switch On. As Oxford Street was transformed into a wintery wonderland of Christmas lights and stunning window displays, classical star Carly Paoli sang a selection of festive songs, traditional carols along with a special Christmas medley. Carly’s performance was spread over two sets on Debenhams’ attracting a crowd that spilled onto the street.  Help for Heroes volunteers and Debenhams staff collected money for this worthy cause. Debenhams […]

Carly declares that  ‘Kids run the world’ with her inspiring school workshops with a difference.  “The BRIT nominee Ms Paoli, who has appeared at iconic venues across the globe and appeared with opera greats such as Andrea Bocelli and José Carreras, seemed at home in the hall of Nursteed Primary School. She said she was passionate about the importance of music in education and wanted to help young children have a love of singing. She is an ambassador for the […]

Carly goes to number one on the iTunes video Chart knocking Drake off his leaders spot.  Drake was knocked off the top of the iTunes video chart by Carly and The Invictus Games Choir with their stunning video for ‘Liberty featuring Carly in beautiful cinematic locations alongside the raw footage of Carly and the choir recording their song together, all proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.  

Carly Paoli will be performing at BBC Music Day (BBC Radio 2) on Friday 28th September in London. Event Page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/enwhj5 Tickets: https://dice.fm/partner/troxy/event/pgevl-bbc-music-day-2018-28th-sep-troxy-london-tickets?_branch_match_id=550311085660446674

“Vibrant, classically trained 29-year-old soprano Carly Paoli proves she can range across the entire musical spectrum at this Cadogan Hall concert” Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-5423487/Carly-Paoli-Cadogan-Hall-review-Destined-success.html#ixzz58PnVcy00 Italiano   NESSUNO LO FA MEGLIO David Mellor Il concerto della settimana Carly Paoli Cadogan Hall, Londra Cosa si ottiene quando si unisce la Puglia con Mansfield? La risposta: Carly Paoli, vibrante soprano 29enne con una formazione classica, che come ha dimostrato la scorsa settimana a Cadogan Hall, può spaziare in tutto lo spettro musicale. Roba […]

“The evening was described as ‘an opportunity to experience the emotional, sincere and dramatic performances that have captured audiences wherever the young artist has appeared’ and that is exactly what it did.” – Seen & Heard International Read the full review here.

Sono molto felice di annunciare il mio prossimo impegno in Italia! Il 16 dicembre insieme all’incredibile Federico Paciotti, canteremo a Noci  (BA) nell’Abbazia Madonna della Scala. Ritorno nella mia  adorata Puglia e sarà una notte magica, ve lo prometto! I’m very happy/glad to announce my next engagement in Italy! On Dec. 16th together with the incredible Federico Paciotti, we will sing in Noci abbey (in Noci i the abbey) I return to my beloved Apulia and it will be a […]

Carly Joins Jason Mohammed on Clare Balding’s Good Morning Sunday Show to Perform Tracks From The Album. Listen via: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b096xwzl

Carly Joins BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night  The BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Robert Ziegler, with singers Carly Paoli and Damian Humbley, present a concert featuring the music of the great film composers – the ‘Movie Maestros’. Featuring the work of John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Elmer Bernstein, Henry Mancini, Max Steiner and more … Among the film scores:- Star Wars, Jurassic Park, The Magnificent Seven, 633 Squadron, La La Land, Gone With The Wind, Out of Africa, Sense and Sensibility and Back to the […]

Carly Paoli pops in ahead of her appearance on a special Friday Night Is Music Night of ‘Movie Maestros’.  Listen via: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0903429

Following the release of her acclaimed debut album ‘Singing My Dreams’, Carly Paoli announces a special concert at London’s Cadogan Hall.   With Carly joined on stage by orchestra, choir and special guests, the evening will provide an opportunity to experience the emotional, sincere and dramatic performances that have captured audiences wherever the young artist has appeared.  “I’m so excited that I will be performing my own concert with orchestra in the stunning Cadogan Hall. This will be my opportunity to share […]

After a successful album launch show at BAFTA, Carly’s debut album, ‘Singing My Dreams’ went straight to No.1 in the iTunes Classical Charts and also No.2 in the Official Classical Album Chart. The top 10 debut album is available today on all platforms from carlypaoli.lnk.to/album.

Carly is coming home to the UK to tour with one of the country’s most successful musical theatre groups, Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro.  “We are thrilled to welcome the very accomplished Carly Paoli as Special Guest on our 2017 ‘Home’ UK Tour. Her voice is stunning and we cannot wait to perform some huge songs alongside her this autumn.” – Collabro.  The twenty-nine date run will kick off in Liverpool at The Philharmonic Hall on Tuesday October 24th and will run until Saturday December […]

Nottinghamshire-born classical singer Carly Paoli has been nominated for the prestigious ‘Premio Barocco’ award in Italy. Founded in 1969 by Fernando Carteni, the award recognises achievements in art and culture. Previous recipients include Sophia Loren, Franco Zeffirelli, Dame Helen Mirren, Gerard Depardieu and Luciano Pavarotti. The event, at which Carly will perform, will be held on May 27th 2017 in Castello Angioino di Gallipoli in Puglia. Carly has recently performed at many high profile events in Italy including at the […]