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Here & There
CHRISTINA JOHNSTON (V01-06)
Christina was very excited to be on stage
Christina, who recently moved back to the
again this summer after the pandemic
UK with her OF husband and manager,
singing for ‘Opera in the Park’, with
Slava, has had a full-on year despite the
London Mozart Players in their ‘A Prom
pandemic.
at Crystal Palace’ and making her debut
as a guest for Russell Watson at his
When the pandemic hit, Christina and her
summer outdoor concerts with the Royal
husband decided to utilise their studio for
Philharmonic Orchestra. Russell has asked
online shows. Christina managed to do
Christina to join him next year for many
52 concerts in 52 weeks, each one being
more concerts!
completely different.
This year was also a highlight for Christina
From opera and musical theatre to
as she was featured in the Hollywood
themed nights of Queen, ABBA, Elton
movie ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ and was
John, Judy Garland, Whitney Houston,
chosen to be the voice and Ambassador
Celine Dion and many more, her concerts
of the Purple Poppy Appeal, celebrating
have seen her gain fans from across
the animals of the two world wars. The
the globe, tuning in each week from six
single, ‘A Million Tears’, has been backed
continents. She will re-start her online
by Her Majesty the Queen and 52
concerts from October 21.
Commonwealth countries and will be
released February 2022.
Christina singing her debut with Russell Watson
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