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La Forza blends together the talents of some of Australia and New Zealand's top professional vocalists, who have performed throughout London's West End, Europe, USA, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Asia. Performing spine tingling renditions of modern day classics from the likes Josh Groban, Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli and Michael Bublé, as well as some Rat Pack standards, La Forza exudes class and pure vocal power not to be matched.
With its prestige tag, La Forza live up to all expectations and delivers entertainment of the highest calibre.
- meaning the force , is just that and
a whole lot more.
This cosmopolitan pop group is Australasia's hottest and most
vocally powerful new act.
Chris'’ career to date has seen him perform on some of the biggest musical theatre stages throughout Australia and overseas. His London West End credits include Les Misérables and the original production of Napoleon at the Shaftesbury Theatre in which he played the role of Valcourt .
While in the UK, Chris was invited to sing the anthems at the Rugby League World Cup and was subsequently asked to perform at the Challenge Cup Final at Twickenham in front of a crowd of 75,000. He was also a top six finalist at the 2005 BBC Musical Theatre Singer of the World contest in Cardiff.
Before his UK engagements, Chris spent much of the last decade performing throughout Australia and New Zealand. While studying at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music he performed in a variety of operas including Tosca , Carmen , Billy Budd (Bosun) , Albert Herring (Sid) , Gianni Schicci and The Bear (Smirnoff) and became a regular on the concert circuit with The ABC Australian Sinfonia and Colin Harper’s Queensland Pops Orchestra.
His favourite musical theatre roles to date include Che in Evita and especially Jean Valjean in Les Misérables , where he has amassed an incredible 2500 plus performances, performing the leading role to audiences throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa and London’'s West End production at the Palace Theatre.
Chris is a regular guest artist on the concert platform and within the corporate market and is the Director of his own production company, Epiphany Productions, which helps foster and create performance opportunities for musical theatre performers.
La Forza is one of Chris' creations.
Recognised for his natural and strong performances, Paul has worked extensively and successfully in most facets of the entertainment industry internationally.
Paul is a regular vocal artist with La Forza , performing throughout Australia, New Zealand and internationally.
Pauls stage credits include the Australian tour of Warner Bros. Entertainment
& Life Like Touring Australia's SCOOBY-DOO! LIVE - Musical Mysteries as Walt Williamson ; Father Alexandrios in the 10th Anniversary Australian Tour of MAMMA MIA! ; Coach Bolton in the Dunedin season of High School Musical On Stage! (Epiphany Productions); Cockney Costermonger in the Auckland season of My Fair Lady (Opera Australia); the Lord Mayors Carols in the City (Brisbane City Council); Bustopher Jones & Old Gus in Cats (Dunedin Operatic); La Forza - West End to Broadway Showstoppers (Epiphany Productions); one of the Delltones in SHOUT! The Legend of the Wild One (TML Enterprises); Guest International Artist in Broadway & Movie Classics (LKCCO); Boy 2 in Seriously: The Pet Shop Boys. Reinterpreted. (Miller, Lotherington & Knox); Snowy in Sideshow Alley - The Musical (Lasky, Paterson & McPherson); Dandy in SHOW YOURSELF! (MissFit Productions); Jake in The Pajama Game (The Production Company); Guest Artist in the Mandy Patinkin Master Class (2006 Adelaide Cabaret Festival); the Australian, NZ, and Asian tour of MAMMA MIA! (Dainty Consolidated Entertainment); Guest Vocalist in Songs For The Theatre (David W Young); Jason in I Should Be So Lucky (D&M Productions); Pissarro in Vincent An ACapella Opera (Homemade Musicals); Crusade The Concert (Picture This! Productions); Courfreyac in the International Tour of Les Misérables (Cameron Mackintosh); and a Guest Artist in An After Dinner Treat (Anthony Crowley).
Television guest roles include Neighbours (Grundy Television); Blue Heelers (Southern Star Productions); and Stingers (Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier).
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Greg is a graduate of the QLD Conservatorium of music. He toured Australia as an original member of The Ten Tenors ; understudied the role of Frederic in the Australian National tour of The Pirates Of Penzance ; and has toured the world as the Tenor soloist in Scotland The Brave , including shows at the Sydney Opera House and the Lincolln Centre in New York City. This show has been released through the ABC with DVD sales achieving Gold Status in Australia.
Greg has recorded 3 solo albums: I've Dreamed Of You , recorded with the QLD Pops Orchestra; his Christmas album The Christmas Gift , availabe in Australia and New Zealand; and his live CD and DVD from his 1 night only concert An Intimate Evening With Gregory Moore & Friends . This concert is also showcased on the Studio channel on FOXTEL.
Greg is proud to be an original member of La Forza !
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Craig is one of the most sought after performers in Australia today. His versatility spans many styles and genres, which include opera, jazz, pop and music theatre.
Craig studied opera at the Queensland conservatorium of music where he graduated with honours in 1998. During his time at the conservatorium, Craig took time out to perform the role of Tony in West Side Story ; the role of Combeferre and Courfeyrac in Les Misérables , both of which he reprised during sell out second seasons. Recently he sung the critically acclaimed role of Jacques in Can Can .
As one of the founding members of The Ten Tenors , Craig has extensive experience performing nationally and internationally. To date, he has performed in over 25 countrys and territories that include: United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Spain and Singapore. During his time with The Ten Tenors , Craig performed over 2,000 shows and recorded seven albums. The most popular of these, Tenology , went gold internationally and platinum in Australia.
Craigs most recent mass televised event was performing as a soloist at the famous World Youth Day that included Pope Benedict visiting Australia.
In recognition of his achievements, Craig was recently awarded the Centenary Medal for Contribution to Australian music.
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Benjamin Clark has spent the last three years touring the world as a member of one of Australia's biggest international acts, The Ten Tenors .
Benjamin's role with the group has taken him to every corner of the globe where he has performed diverse musical programs, encompassing grand opera, popular ballad and Aussie rock, for thousands of fans in some of the world's most prestigious theatres, concert halls and opera houses. As well as maintaining a constant schedule of live performances and corporate appearances, Benjamin has made multiple international television appearances. In Australia his television credits include performances on Mornings with Kerrie-Anne , Sunrise , Saturday Disney , Backyard Blitz , A Current Affair and Today Tonight . At only 26 years of age, Benjamin's career highlights include singing the Australian National Anthem at the 2008 Melbourne Cup , performances at the 2009 Carols by Candlelight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and an invitation to perform for Oprah as part of her Australian visit in 2011.
Internationally, Benjamin has performed at major sporting events such as the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball in the USA and Canada.
Benjamin graduated from the Victorian college of the Arts, and prior to his involvement with The Ten Tenors performed in musicals such as Sweeney Todd , Anything Goes , Guys and Dolls , The Wiz , Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , Jesus Christ Superstar and The Pirates of Penzance . He was also a principal artist with Vicsound Entertainment and toured regionally throughout Victoria as a singer, entertainer and compere in seven original productions over four years.
Benjamin's corporate appearances in Australia include companies such as Mazda, Toyota, Royal Doulton and the AFL.
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A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, 2012 marks Keane third year with The Ten Tenors . Whilst with the group, Keane has appeared on radio and television both locally and internationally on such shows as Ready Steady Cook , The Helpmann Awards , The Footy Show , Perth Telethon , Sunrise , The 2011 Melbourne Cup and Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure . He can also be heard on their latest album DOUBLE PLATINUM which peaked at #7 in New Zealand and in the ARIA Top 20 here in Australia.
Previous theatre credits include Jack Daw and understudy Ritchie Valens in the national tour of BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story (Live Theatre Productions); as the stand-by for Mark and Juan in Altar Boyz (Ovations Live); as The College Boy in Hello Again (Gaiety Theatre); and as Father Cody in The Good Fight at the New York Music Theatre Festival.
He has appeared in concert and cabaret in Quarter Life Crisis for the Butterfly Club; in 18 Bites of the Big Apple at The Statement Theatre; as a guest artist for Showqueen Sundays; Short Sweet + Song ; Carols in the Domain (Channel 7); in BUDDY: Unplugged, which he produced for SCOSA; and as a special guest performer in YouTube Celebrity Miranda Sings sell-out Sydney cabaret season.
Graham's credits as a tenor include The Ten Tenors from 2008-2011, which encompasses four albums with the group - Double Platinum , Nostalgica - International Edition , Amigos Para Siempre - Live in Madrid , and Nostalgica . Graham's credits with The Ten Tenors also includes Vocal Producer, Orchestrations and Arrangements for Double Platinum ; Producer for Nostalgica - International Edition ; Arrangements and Orchestrations for The Power Of Ten ; and Assistant Producer for Amigos Para Siempre - Live in Madrid .
Graham's other stage credits include Jesus/Judas (standby) in Jesus Christ Superstar (Arts Asia Pacific); Lead Vocalist in Orchestra Victoria Rocks Queen (The Palladium at Crown); Chris in Metro Street (Arts Asia Pacific); Morales in Carmen (Melbourne Opera Company); John in King Of The World (Densem & Murphy); and Madame Butterfly (Melbourne Opera Company).
As a Musical Director, Graham's credits include The Ten Tenors (Frog In A Sock 2009-2011); FORTE (Five Men Entertainment); and Honk! - The Musical (Adamson Theatre Company). Graham was also Producer and Arranger for Naomi Price's album Spectrum (Independent Release).
Graham has also had considerable experience conducting orchestras in North America, South Africa, Asia and Australia. He was also the Musical Supervisor for recordings with the RTVE Orquestra Madrid and the City Of Prague.
Chris Parker's experience within Australian show business is expansive.
His music theatre credits include Peter Allen (standby) in Boy From Oz (The Productions Company); Frank Shepperd in Merrily We Roll Along (Magnormos Pty Ltd); Bobby Childs in Crazy For You (The Production Company); Shane Warne The Musical ; Alec in Sideshow Alley (Jim McPherson); Jason McKenzie in After The Beep (Adelaide Cabaret Festival); Will Parker (Green Room Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor) in Oklahoma (The Production Company); Johnny Slocum (Sydney Theatre Award for Best Newcomer) in Summer Rain (Sydney Theatre Company); and Sky in the Australasian tour of MAMMA MIA! (Littlestar Pty Ltd).
Chris' theatre credits include The Shakespeare Revue ; Danny Rowe in The Club (Hit Productions Pty Ltd); the 2006 Repertory Season of Macbeth , Romeo & Juliet , and Oedipus Rex for Complete Works Theatre Compaany; and Jason Strutt in Daylight Savings (Hit Productions Pty Ltd.).
Television appearances include Network 7's Carols By Candlelight in both Brisbane and Adelaide; as well as guest roles on Love Letters (ABC) and Marshall Law (Network 7).
Chris has also been singing for SMA Productions Pty Ltd in their corporate showcases of Opera By Disguise , Ooh James! , and The Rat Pack's Back . He has also performed in the iconic group The Three Waiters . Chris is one of the founding members of the vocal group Forte .
Behind the scenes, Chris has been working successfully in multple roles, with his credits including Director/Writer for Another Opening, Another Show (Manilla Street Productions); Resident Director for the Australian and New Zealand Tour of Avenue Q - The Musical (Arts Asia Pacific); Assistant Director for Mame (The Production Company); Assistant Director for the Green Room Award Nominated Best Production John & Jen ; Assistant Director for Cabaret ; Director/Co-writer for It's All About Me ; and Director/Producer for the Australian Premiere of Songs For A New World .
Josh Piterman is one of Australian music theatres young leading men. He graduated from the University of Ballarat Arts Academy (musical theatre) in 2006. Almost immediately after he graduated he joined the international pop opera sensation The Ten Tenors . During this time he performed on numerous TV shows and in concert halls, arenas and theatres in every continent.
He then went onto understudy and perform the role of George in The Drowsy Chaperone alongside Geoffrey Rush for the Melbourne Theatre Company. Following the success of this production, Josh played the lead role of Tony in the Australian national tour of West Side Story for Michael Brenner, BB Promotions GmbH, Howard Panter, Ambassador Theatre Group, The Bartner Group, Norman Tulchin. Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and David Atkins Enterprises. In 2011 Josh played The Caliph in Kismet for Jeanne Pratts The Production Company; Michael in Grease 2 for StageArt; and performed his debut solo concert with John Foreman and his band in Sydney.
Josh is currently working towards a solo album and later this year he will be playing Ramon Guitierrez in the much anticipated new musical An Officer and A Gentleman .
At 21 years old, Jordan is the youngest member of international singing sensation The Ten Tenors .
2012 marks Jordan’s third year with the group which has lead him to perform in opera houses, concert halls, theatres and arenas across six continents. Alongside the heavy show schedule, Jordan has had the opportunity to perform on TV shows such as; Sunrise, Mornings with Kerri-Anne, The Footy Show, The 2011 Helpmann Awards, and Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure. Jordan can also be heard on the albums Double Platinum and Nostalgica International Edition that he recorded with the group in 2011.
Jordan’s previous theatre credits include, appearing as Joseph in Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Harvest Rain/ QPAC), creating the role of Ben in the world premier opera, Dirty Apple (Opera QLD), performing as Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream the opera (QCGU) and as a member of Italy and Sweden in QPAC’s Eurobeat .
On the solo concert platform, Jordan has performed with the Queensland Pops Orchestra in Pride of the Celts (2008) and Movie Magic (2009) and was fortunate to perform with them at Brisbane’s Carols in the City in 2007. At age 16, he sang the national anthem at Suncorp Stadium for the Australia vs. South Africa Tri Nations match and most recently was a guest performer for Broadway composer, Scott Alan’s, Australian concert debut.
Jordan has received the Youth of the Year award at the QYMA music festival, the Dickson Youth Achievement Award for his contribution to the Arts and the Elizabeth Muir Memorial Award. In 2008 he recorded his self-titled debut album.
Cole was first signed to BMG records in the pop group Mercury 4 , achieving an ARIA nomination, three top 20 hits, including "Get Me Some" which peaked at #5 on the Aria Charts.
His musical theatre credits include RENT (Roger) MARY BRYANT (Will Bryant) MAME , as well as being an original cast member of EUROBEAT where he took part in the Australian and Korean Tour, and then later joined the West End Cast in Switzerland to reprise his roles.
He has sung on Sunrise; GMA; Kerri-Anne Show; The Footy Show; Rage; Channel V; Funniest Home Videos; Fox 8; Nickelodean; as well as performing to over 80,000 people in Carols in the Domain.
Cole's Film and Television credits include Mutiny on the Bounty, Mission Impossible, Neighbours, Rescue Special Ops, Playstations 3's "LA NOIRE" as well as performing along side Rachel Griffiths in Richard Roxburghs' hugely successful ABC series RAKE.
Cole has been a Co-Host of Video Hits and So Fresh , as well as shooting the 9 part webisode series as the "extra-ordinary" French Chef -"Jean Pierre Bovier Benno Gatto", whose special masterpiece dish was the McDonald's Angus Burger.
Whilst continuing his involvement with La Forza , which has seen Cole tour to destinations such as South Africa, Bali, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand, Cole is also writing and recording his own material, with the hope to release early in the new year.
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LA FORZA Pop Opera album includes:
1. When You Say You Love Me
2. Sway
3. Mama
4. Music Of The Night
5. New York, New York
6. Nessun Dorma
7. You Raise Me Up
8. You'll Never Walk Alone
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LA FORZA Pop Opera
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