Carly Paoli

Carly Paoli
Background information
Born (1989-01-28) 28 January 1989 (age 35)
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
GenresOpera, classical
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present

Carly Paoli (born 28 January 1989) is a British classically trained singer, born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.

After leaving college, she performed in concerts and for corporate events. In November 2014, Paoli made history as the first artist to perform at the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) Awards in Los Angeles, hosted by Hollywood actresses Olivia Wilde and Kate Hudson. [1]

In June 2015, Paoli sang a duet with José Carreras in a unique performance at Windsor Castle, for the Prince of Wales.

Paoli's recording, "Ave Maria", composed by Romano Musumarra with lyrics by Grant Black, was played on Vatican radio as the theme for Pope Francis' Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2016.[2]

In July 2016, Paoli was the headline singer in Music for Mercy,[3] a concert staged in the historic Roman Forum.

In June 2017, Paoli released her debut album, Singing My Dreams.

In September 2023, Paoli sang the Italian national anthem as part of the 2023 Ryder Cup opening ceremony.

  1. ^ "Carly Paoli "Un vero privilegio cantare nel Castello di Windsor per il Principe Carlo". L'intervista". Vogue Italia (in Italian). November 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2021. [verification needed]
  2. ^ "It's great if we can use music to spread light and hope". www.churchtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2021. [verification needed]
  3. ^ "Music for Mercy". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 June 2021.