| Elizabeth Marvelly |
| New Zealand's Latest Sensation |
| 18 year old soprano signs exclusive record deal with EMI records as her self titled album goes gold in 5 days |
| NZ Schoolgirl to Dazzle Hollywood Stars New Zealand schoolgirl Elizabeth Marvelly has been chosen to perform for Hollywood superstars during a glittering gala in Hong Kong in December. The Rotorua teen will sing for 15 minutes at the premiere of Nicole Kidman's latest blockbuster The Golden Compass on December 16 -- a dazzling event organised by “jeweller to the stars” Michelle Ong with her biggest fans Glen Close, Kate Winslett and Jennifer Garner having been invited. Kidman and co- star Daniel Craig (James Bond, Casino Royale; Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ) are on the guest list too. The Golden Compass will introduce a new young star Dakota Blue Richards who has confirmed her attendance as has actress Eva Green (Casino Royale). Elizabeth will be one of two artists who will perform live music at this amazing high profile event. It is a dinner for approximately 400 influential people and it will take place in the atrium of the CyberPot which will be theatrically dressed and themed to look similar to the film. It is sponsored by Dior and the food will be provided by the Grand Hyatt. Elizabeth, 18, will sing songs from her self-titled album which is due in stores in New Zealand on December 3 then released internationally thereafter as one of EMI London's brightest signings for 2008. Her pop-classical album is being produced by New Zealand music veteran Carl Doy , recently celebrated as the maestro behind Dancing with the Stars stunning musical direction. She is known to have spent time with Nicole Kidman's husband Keith Urban's manager Rob Potts during his recent visit to New Zealand and will be looking forward to meeting the stars in person. "I am very excited about being asked to perform," says the teenager heralded as the next big thing to emerge from Gray Bartlett's stable of stars. Previous discoveries have included Hayley Westenra, Annabel Fay and Yulia Townsend. The Michelle Ong event has become an event that A-lister stars have circled on the calendars -- an event that showcases her exquisite jewellery and raises money for a charity. This year it benefits the Girl Guides Association. Elizabeth was personally chosen for the event after EMI London sent her material to Michelle Ong for consideration. Not only were they excited by her sound, but impressed by her drop-dead gorgeous looks."She was just what they were looking for," says Bartlett . "She's glamorous with the voice of an angel. She's the complete package." Following her performance in Hong Kong, Elizabeth will jet off to Australia to sing at Carols by Candlelight -- one of Australia 's biggest annual events with an audience number in its millions. |
| Elizabeth Marvelly is from Rotorua , New Zealand . A scholarship student at Kings College , Auckland, Marvelly recently won the New Zealand's Annual Variety Artists Club's Rising Star Award. She has signed with record label EMI International and her debut album was released on December 3 , 2007 in New Zealand and then will be released internationally in 2008. The self-titled pop-classical album was produced by Carl Doy. In its first week in the New Zealand charts the album went to number 8 after going gold in just five days. On the album Marvelly sings songs taken from a range of different genres and original work. Her song 'When You Are Sad' was reportedly written after a recent case of child abuse in her hometown shocked the nation. About the song she's been quoted to have said that she "wrote the song with the hope that we, together, can give these kids a better life." In 2005 and 2006, Marvelly won national scholarships in Speech and Drama and is the only candidate to do so in two consecutive years. In the latter months of 2007, Marvelly passed her ATCL in Speech and Drama with Distinction, a feat achieved while recording her first studio album. She was part of the 'A Knight with a Dame'-tour in 2006 with Sir Howard Morrison and Dame Malvina Major and appeared at a charity gala organized by Michelle Ong during the premiere of Golden Compass in Hong Kong on December 16 with an audience of multiple Hollywood stars, including Dakota Blue Richards and Chris Weitz and supermodel Denise Keller. In April 2008 Elizabeth will be Paul Potts' guest artist on the New Zealand and Australian legs of his worldwide tour. Elizabeth's album will be released around the globe in 2008. |
| Elizabeth Marvelly - Self Titled Debut Album Track Listings 1. There You'll Be (From Movie Pearl Harbour) 2. Love Can Build A Bridge 3. Tarakihi 4. Flower Duet (Lakme) 5. When You Are Sad 6. The Road & Miles To Dundee 7. Stranger In Paradise (duet with Alfie Boe) 8. Far Away 9. La Vie En Rose 10. It Is You (From Movie Shrek) 11.Suo Gan (From Movie Empire Of The Sun) 12. Parlez-Moi D'amour 13. He Wawata |
| Elizabeth Marvelly - Home - Released February 21 , 2011 Track Listings 1. Home 2. E Papa 3. Don't Dream It's Over 4. Ave Maria 5. The Prayer (feat. Paul Potts) 6. How Great Thou Art (Whakaaria Mai) 7. Welcome Home 8. Amazing Grace (Te Atua) 9. Summertime 10. I Vow To Thee My Country 11. Over The Rainbow / I'm Always Chasing Rainbows 12. Tarakihi |
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| Elizabeth Marvelly is back. Now 21, the Kiwi songstress returns with an album conceived through the whirlwind experiences of three years of international touring. Described by Prime Minister John Key as a "national treasure", Elizabeth learnt to trust her instinct and grew up in the professional realm rather quickly -- when you have talent there is no time to waste. Taken to the national stage in 2006 at the age of 16 by Sir Howard Morrison, recording her critically acclaimed debut album in 2007 with Carl Doy, touring Australasia in 2008 and then Europe in 2009 with Britain's Got Talent opera phenomenon Paul Potts, performing to crowds numbering in the millions at prestigious venues including Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House; Elizabeth Marvelly's musical life has been a wonderful ride. Somewhere along the way the talented songstress found the time and focus to take the next step. Introducing 'Home' recorded with the Grammy-nominated and Brit-award-winning UK producer Nick Patrick, 'Home' is an album that reflects Elizabeth's natural love of her country, an admiration of our native songwriters and a desire to celebrate the source of her inspiration after a few whirlwind years on the international stage. 'Home' is an album of predominantly re-interpreted songs (although Elizabeth penned the opening and title song) with the orchestral accompaniment performed by the NZSO. It is a foray into timeless Kiwi pop classics, with the elegant versions of "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House and "Welcome Home" by Dave Dobbyn. It also hosts grand, stirring renditions of traditional Maori songs, "E Papa", "Tarakihi" and the beautiful duality of "How Great Thou Art (Whakaaria Mai)" and "Amazing Grace (Te Atua)". The sense of universal appeal is complete with Gershwin's "Summertime", Caccini's "Ave Maria", plus "I Vow To Thee My Country", "The Prayer" (featuring Paul Potts) and "Over the Rainbow / I'm Always Chasing Rainbows". The latter, a personal favourite, one Elizabeth will always associate with her inspiration, mentor and relative; Sir Howard Morrison. Home they say is where the heart is. Elizabeth wears it plainly and honestly on her sleeve. This record is coming of age -- a coming home -- for this down-to-earth Kiwi girl. With this spirit and a delicate sense of song choice, 'Home' is a record that reflects the joy of a young and exceptionally brilliant artist who is embracing the future with open arms. |
| Elizabeth's new album - Home - was released on February 21 , 2011 and is now available CLICK HERE TO ORDER |
| All photos on this site were obtained from Elizabeth's Official Site - to visit her site please click on the link near the top of this page |