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Fiona Pears
Folk / Jazz / Acoustic

"Fiona Pears"


United Kingdom

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Last Login:  10/5/2008
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   Fiona Pears: General Info
Member Since3/29/2006
Band Websitefionapears.com
Band MembersFiona Pears
InfluencesRoby Lakatos, Carlos Joblin, Grapelli, Reindhart, Jean-Luc Ponty, Jascha Heifetz, John Williams
Sounds LikeRoby Lakatos, Salsa Celtica, Riverdance, Secret Garden.

'FIRE AND LIGHT' 2008 NZ TOUR ON SALE NOW!!

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Auckland Health Awards Auckland, Auckland
Oct 12 2008 8:00P
The Centre Keri Keri, Northland
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Harbour Light Theatre Christchurch, Canterbury
Oct 19 2008 8:00P
Harbour Light Theatre Christchurch, Canterbury
Oct 26 2008 1:00P
Queenstown Jazz Festival Queenstown, Otago
Oct 31 2008 6:00P
Bar Bodega Wellington, Wellington
Nov 1 2008 7:30P
The Globe Theatre Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Nov 2 2008 7:00P
Royal Wanganui Opera House Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui
Nov 4 2008 7:30P
Quality Hotel Plymouth International Ballroom New Plymouth, Taranaki
Nov 6 2008 8:00P
St. Paul’s Collegiate Chapel Auditorium Hamilton, Taranaki
Nov 7 2008 7:30P
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Nov 29 2008 7:30P
Rangoria Baptist Church Hall Rangiora, Canterbury
Dec 31 2008 8:00P
She Cafe Christchurch, Canterbury
Feb 1 2009 8:00P
Fire and Light South Island Tour Various

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   About Fiona Pears
NEW DVD, "LIVE AT THE CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL," OUT NOW!! SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS...

Virtuoso New Zealand violinist Fiona Pears has spent the last few years performing at prestigious venues around the world. She already has a large fan base in New Zealand following the release of her three CDs and DVD which feature her own unique compositions.

Fiona’s early career as a musician saw her perform concertos with the New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and the Christchurch Youth Orchestra, winning two national secondary school music competitions, one in piano and the other in violin.

She has opened for artists such as Tony Bennett, Ottmar Liebert and the late Victor Bourge. Fiona has also recorded for many artists around NZ including Hayley Westenra and Bic Runga.

Fiona has been based in the UK since mid 2004 and has already performed at most of the major concert halls there with various international artists. She has also been busy recording with classical artists such as, Hayley Westenra, Aled Jones, Libera, The Choirboys and All Angels for the Universal and EMI labels, alongside recording her own rendition of the theme from, “Schindler’s List,” for BBC1s “Songs of Praise.”

In September 2005 Fiona performed her compositions at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire receiving an overwhelming audience reaction. She also co-arranged three of her pieces for full orchestra and performed them with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in November of that year.

Fiona returned to New Zealand in December 2005 to several sell-out concerts around the South Island, which culminated in headlining the Nelson Jazz festival during Jan 2006 to an audience of over 5,000 people. Following this she supported and accompanied Hayley Westenra on her nationwide tour of NZ to rave reviews.

When Fiona returned to London in 2006 she joined Heather Nova on her European tour, performing her own pieces as well as joining Heather on stage, this time filling the role of lead guitarist on the violin! This tour gave Fiona the opportunity to reach an entirely new audience. The response she received from her part of the shows has been incredible, not only did she sell out of CDs and DVDs during the tour; she has subsequently acquired a large and dedicated fan base throughout Europe.

Following this tour, Fiona returned to the UK to complete her third album, “Memories of Home,” working alongside UK producer Ian Tilley, (known for his work with artists on the Universal and EMI labels). This album, (which has already received phenomenal reviews,) contains fourteen tracks and features ten new compositions, which Fiona describes as her, “most exciting, enjoyable and captivating work to date.”

On the 16th July 2006, Fiona staged a UK CD release concert in London playing to a capacity audience. Everyone who was there agreed that this was a very special evening and it was clear from the audience’s reaction that Fiona now has a loyal following in the UK.

July/August 06 saw Fiona on a tour of UK castles with Hayley Westenra and Il Divo, performing to an audience of several thousand each night.

Fiona has just returned to the UK from a nationwide tour of New Zealand. She performed sell out shows and had standing ovations throughout the tour. The reviews have been outstanding. Her final show at the Christ Church Cathedral was a sell out performance with over 700 people queuing across the Cathedral Square to get into the concert. During the tour Fiona was also a regular performer on New Zealand national TV and radio.

2007 holds many exciting new projects for Fiona with the making of her latest music video for, “Memories of Martin and Mary”, and her new DVD, “Live at the Christ Church Cathedral.

Fiona will be performing at UK festivals throughout the summer. She also has a tour of Asia with, “Libera,” and will be performing in Bermuda in June with Heather Nova.
Fiona is already organising her return to New Zealand in December with festivals and another nationwide tour for 2008 already in the planning.

For more information please visit www.fionapears.com

For management enquiries please click here.

       
"Live at The
ChristChurch Cathedral"
(DVD)
  "Memories
of Home"
(CD)
  "Doorways to
Distant Lands"
(CD)
  "Fiona Pears
In Concert"
(DVD)
       
     
   
 
 
 
Fiona's CDs are also available to buy from the itunes store, (click on the itunes logo opposite to visit Fiona's page...)


Fiona Pears live at Waipara, New Zealand - 17th Feb. 2008


Fiona Pears, "Live at The ChristChruch Cathedral"


Memories of Martin and Mary


The Zoo Keeper



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Fiona Pears's Friends Comments
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Gary





Sep 26 2008 2:03 AM

Hi Fiona,I thankyou kindly for being my friend,I wish you peace and love,drop aline anytime.GARY
Dick Easter





Sep 25 2008 9:21 PM

Hi Fiona,

Just stopped by from out on U.S. tour to say hi...glad to have you as a friend...

Dick
Cinema Villa - Actors / Models / TV / Theatre





Sep 12 2008 11:16 AM

Keep in touch!
Phillippa Lusty





Sep 10 2008 3:22 PM

Hi Fi!
Are you back in NZ yet? I need to talk to you..
Pip
X
Hes Schei





Sep 7 2008 8:50 PM

Thanks for the add!
Far away is very beautiful!
Love from the north.
www.trackbytrack.com





Aug 29 2008 9:55 PM

Have a wonderful day, my friend

best regards
Gordon
Rob swanson





Aug 27 2008 10:41 AM

Thank you for your friendship. Your music is top notch. I will stop by often. I am at the DNC here in Denver this week. I am writing a daily blog for all to read. Peace and happiness, rob
Rex Stratton


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Aug 18 2008 11:31 AM

Dem Drums is real knocky!
I've recently pulled out of Georgia
now its on to Diane!
(cymbal crash)
rex
Alexandra





Aug 17 2008 11:13 PM

hello :-)

just came by to say "hello"
hope you are doing good & that you have a great summer.
take care & i hope to hear from you again real soon.

hug
alexandra
Denny


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Aug 17 2008 4:34 PM

Thank you for your friendship Fiona! Your the bomb,And your music is absolutely awsome!..
TITATOMA





Aug 12 2008 11:00 AM

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Mina





Aug 10 2008 12:58 PM

Thank you for the add.
I'm very happy.
The solo of violin in [Hymn to beauty] is romantic!!
The accompaniment of violin in [Rest in peace] is also great!!
I'm going to support you.
Patrick Dorobisz





Aug 8 2008 1:59 PM

Hello
Thanks for the add. I really appreciate your friendship and support . Best - Patrick -
TOMMY EMMANUEL





Aug 3 2008 12:43 AM

Thanks so much for your friend request. Have a great weekend!
Nomad 51. Mobile Digital Recording





Aug 1 2008 3:57 PM

Thanks for your support
Sonia♥Jerrad





Jul 29 2008 6:37 AM

Omgosh!! Your so talented and I love your music!!

My friends all think I'm dorky for listening to this, but it's just so peaceful. This IS real music. :)

Thanks for adding me.

www.trackbytrack.com





Jul 27 2008 4:51 PM

hey,

What´s distribution without promotion?
What´s promotion without distribution?

let me know!
Libby Elming





Jul 21 2008 10:14 AM

Hi Fiona. I hope that you are well. I just wanted to write and tell you how nice it was to meet you at your Finsbury circus concert. You were incredible! I especially loved the songs that you played that you had written yourself. I was wondering if you had gotten my email? I sent it to the email address given on your website. I know how busy you must be, but it would mean the world to me if you could give me some advice on how best to approach steve. Anyway, I hope that all is well with you, and I hope to catch one of your performances again soon- you were fantastic at Finsbury circus!! Talk to you soon I hope.
Take care
- Libby Elming
Stendhal Festival





Jul 20 2008 8:46 PM

Spread the word to all your fans for 15th-17th August in Limavady. Should be a good one can't wait to see you play. tickets are going well and line up shaping up nicely! stendhalF
Scott





Jul 20 2008 4:41 PM

Thank you for adding me, Fiona. You really have a great sound and I'll be cruising your page often. For whatever reason I seem to be drawn to lovely, blond fiddlers. When I found Celtic Woman I never knew the connections in music that exist. Hayley is wonderful and the two of you together are a great team. New Zealand has always been my dream trip. May The Lord grant you continued success. I hope you'll visit the states on a tour someday soon. The mountains of Colorado are calling. Thanks again Fiona.
Luc, crooner de fond





Jul 14 2008 8:32 AM

In the song « la rivière », the jazzy miner is talking about his father fly-fishing in artois hills (north of france) in 1965
SCARMAN, aka Ward Foley (AUTHOR)





Jul 9 2008 8:58 PM

Thanks and God bless ya, Scarman


www.wardfoley.com
Soundsecrets





Jul 9 2008 11:14 AM

Great playing, Fiona! Enjoyed listening. Thanks for friendship.
Morten
Luc, crooner de fond





Jul 1 2008 2:36 PM

sailing of your archipelago , i thank you to welcome me and let the waves lead to you a season bunch.
wishing youa true flower summer
MITZELOS CLASSICAL


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Jun 30 2008 9:28 PM