Stuart Pendred
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Stuart Pendred is a classical baritone singer. He released his first album "Benedizione" in June 2008. This was the culmination of years' worth of work and a milestone in his professional career.

Stuart is not a stranger to being in the public eye however. Stuart was part of the trio "Tricolore" who were competitors in 2005 to be England's Eurovision entry with their song "Brand New Day" which Stuart co-wrote. Stuart has also appeared in Les Miserables. Stuart Pendred has shared the same stage with artists such as: Sting, Lionel Ritchie, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and performed in many places including the US, Europe and in the UK, the Royal Albert Hall, all over the West End, Twickenham and his beloved Stamford Bridge.

Stuart is a Chelsea
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fan and has sung at several of their games including their Champions League Semi Final against Liverpool in 2008.

Early career

Stuart’s singing career began when he sang the alto-line with the singing company at Bedford Congress Hall Salvation Army. Since then his voice has dropped a little and his career has risen. He has performed in concerts throughout the UK, Europe and the US where particular highlights include appearances at the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Opera House; singing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and appearing alongside artists such as Sting, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Westlife, The Opera Babes, Il Divo and the Motown legend Lionel Ritchie.

Stuart has recently formed a new company, Opera Prima, that provides classical music to the sports and corporate hospitality arenas. Highlights for Stuart already include performing before 75,000 at Twickenham for the RFU, the Davis Cup for the LTA; the British Olympic Association and, numerous pre-match performances at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea Football Club.

Current activities

Stuart is currently working on releasing his 2nd album, which is due out later this year. In addition to this, Stuart joined forces with Stringfever, an electric string quartet, to co-write lyrics and be the guest vocalist on a new song to support the England football team in their bid for World Cup glory in South Africa. "Forever England!" has been co-written by Stuart and Jeff Chegwin, with the track composed by Dave Mindel and arranged by Stringfever.

The track was launched, before an audience of music industry, tv and sporting celebrities on Tuesday 27 April at the BBC Club in London and is due for general release on the 6th June 2010.

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