IL DIVO Announce North American Leg of the Classical Crossover Quartet's 2012 World Tour

IL DIVO Announce North American Leg of the Classical Crossover Quartet's 2012 World Tour

NEW ALBUM WICKED GAME IN STORES NOVEMBER 8 ON SYCO/COLUMBIA RECORDS

TICKETS FOR IL DIVO GO ON SALE BEGINNING NOVEMBER 18TH

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's foremost classical crossover quartet IL DIVO announce the initial United States and Canadian concert dates on the group's massive 2012 world tour, slated to cross six continents in the upcoming year. The IL DIVO 2012 world tour, the group's fourth, follows the release of the quartet's latest album, Wicked Game (on Syco/Columbia Records) and provides a new mark of achievement for the signature vocal blend and unique operatic arrangements which have captivated millions and launched a classical-crossover sensation.

The North American leg of the Il Divo tour promoted by AEG Live will open in May with a series of Canadian dates before bringing the group to the US for their most extensive stateside run to-date.

Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, November 18 at 10am and exclusive VIP packages will be available in all North American markets. Select VIP Packages include excellent reserved seats and unparallel access to numerous perks including Meet & Greets, Photo Opportunities, Autographed Limited Edition Memorabilia, Merchandise and more! To purchase tickets for the tour go to ildivo.com and aeglive.com.

The Il Divo world concert tour will see this phenomenal quartet- Carlos Marin, Sebastien Izambard, David Miller and Urs Buhler - perform at leading venues across Europe, UK, Australia, South Africa, Japan & Asia in advance of their stateside shows.

Their most recent "An Evening With Il Divo" tour, which spanned most of 2009, saw sold out shows across 130 cities. Il Divo received the Billboard Breakthrough Award for one of the biggest grossing tours of the year.

With a new show designed by Creative Director Brian Burke (Artistic Director of 'La Reve' and Celine Dion's 5 year run of 'A New Day' at Caesars Palace, both in Las Vegas), and performed with the Il Divo band and famed orchestras across each city, the 2012 tour promises to incorporate a stunning visual and musical mix of fan favourites as well as premiering songs from their eagerly anticipated new album Wicked Game.

"Il Divo is the perfect modern fusion of opera, theatre and concert performance. It is a privilege as a director to create a visual landscape inviting the audience on a theatrical journey of their music," said Brian Burke.

Wicked Game, the group's fifth studio album, includes the title track (a dramatic reworking of the Chris Isaak classic), an emotionally beautiful rendering of Roy Orbison's 'Crying,' a heavenly song inspired by Samuel Barber's 'Adagio for Strings' called 'Dove L'Amore' and a stunning version of the unforgettable 'Time To Say Goodbye.'

Recently named Artist of the Decade at the Classic BRITS, Il Divo are the most successful international musical break-out story of the millennium, selling more than 25 million albums and pioneering the classical crossover genre. Their ground-breaking success has brought an entirely new sound to vocal music and the group have more than 150 gold and platinum awards in 33 countries. Their first four albums, Il Divo, Ancora, Siempre and The Promise have achieved 50 #1 album chart positions internationally.

Il Divo could rest on their laurels. But that has never been their style. Their story continues to evolve and Wicked Game is an exciting new chapter. Il Divo look forward to doing what they love best, taking their music on the road to the world.

IL DIVO & ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT - 2012 WORLD TOUR

MAY 2012
Fri-18-May Windsor, ON Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Sat-19-May Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Sun-20-May Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
Tue-22-May Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Thu-24-May Halifax, NS Halifax Metro Centre
Fri-25-May Moncton, NB Moncton Coliseum
Sat-26-May Saint John, NB Harbour Station
Tue-29-May New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Wed-30-May New York, NY Beacon Theatre

JUNE 2012
Sun-3-Jun Boston, MA Wang Theatre
Tue-5-Jun Newark, NJ NJPAC
Wed-6-Jun Providence, RI Providence Performing Arts Center
Fri-8-June Philadelphia, PA MANN Center
Sun-10-Jun Baltimore, MD Lyric Opera House
Tue-12-Jun Orlando, FL Bob Carr PAC
Fri-15-Jun Tampa Morsani Hall
Sat-16-Jun Tampa Morsani Hall
Tue-19-Jun Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
Wed-20-Jun Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre
Thu-21-Jun Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

JULY 2012
Thu-12-Jul Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
Fri-13-Jul Las Vegas, NV Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Sat-14-Jul Las Vegas, NV Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Tue-17-Jul San Diego, CA San Diego Civic Theatre
Thu-19-Jul Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre
Fri-20-Jul San Jose, CA San Jose Civic
Sat-21-Jul San Jose, CA San Jose Civic
Tue-24-Jul Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Wed-25-Jul Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
Fri-27-Jul Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
Sat-28-Jul Edmonton Rexall Place
Sun-29-Jul Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre
Tue-31-Jul Winnipeg MTS Centre

AUGUST 2012
Thu-2-Aug Minneapolis, MN US Bank Theatre @ Target Center
Fri-3-Aug Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theatre
Sat-4-Aug Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theatre
Mon-6-Aug Pittsburgh, PA Heinz Hall
Tue-7-Aug London, ON John Labatt Centre
Thu-9-Aug Washington DC Wolftrap
Fri-10-Aug Atlantic City, NJ Borgata
Sun-12-Aug Alpharetta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Tue-14-Aug Cleveland, OH State Theatre at Playhouse Square
Wed-15-Aug Saint Louis MO Peabody Opera House
Thu-16-Aug Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre
Sun-19-Aug Denver, CO Wells Fargo Center
Check out Il Divo's premiere performance of 'Wicked Game' here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgxOSFk7xNY

About AEG Live

AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and owns, operates or exclusively books thirty-five state-of-the-art venues. The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Wisin & Yandel, Kenny Chesney, P!nk and Paul McCartney. The company is also currently producing residency shows in Las Vegas including Celine Dion and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas. Our exhibition portfolio boasts the most successful exhibition of all time, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, which has attracted more than 7 million visitors since 2005. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach Country Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. www.aeglive.com

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SOURCE Syco/Columbia Records

Syco/Columbia Records

CONTACT: CONTACT: Fran DeFeo, Columbia Records, Senior Vice President Media, +1-212-833-5784, Fran.defeo@sonymusic.com

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