Grab your folding chairs, because the oh so charming, oh so talented, oh so Spekt-acular Regina Spektor will be returning to Australia and New Zealand in April this year for a string of glorious shows.
When Regina Spektor’s family moved from her birthplace of the Soviet Union to America’s Bronx, her musical interests and talent expanded from the genre of classical music toward the vibrancy of pop and rock. These transitions of location and taste are reflected in the classical artistry within her piano composition and distinctive eclectic fusion of sounds. Adding to her repertoire of skills is her ability to play not only the piano but the guitar and occasional percussion as well, rendering her a truly versatile musician.
Regina Spektor’s first four albums, the most recent being the gold-certified Begin to Hope, which spawned hit singles ‘Fidelity’ and ‘On The Radio’, were positively received by fans and critics alike and stand testament to her prodigious talent. Last here in 2007, Regina’s sold out Australasian tour and international shows saw her fan base grow tremendously.
The popularity of Regina’s piano ditties, exaggerated glottal stops and fanciful phrasing are thought to have opened the doors for numerous other female artists to push the boundaries of their musicality, placing her on the pinnacle of the piano pop subgenre.
Regina’s fifth and latest release, Far, continues to captivate listeners with sharp observations about the world around us. An insightful album full of universal appeal which maintains the intimate dialogue that is trademark Regina Spektor, the album peaked in the Top 10 on the ARIA Album chart and continues to win hearts across the nation.
REGINA SPEKTOR
Australia & New Zealand – April/May 2010
Pre-sale from Thursday 11 March, 12 noon AEDT – Friday 12 March, 12 noon AEDT
Tickets on sale Tuesday 16 March, 9am local time
Wed 21 April Riverside Theatre, Perth All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
Fri 23 April AEC Theatre, Adelaide All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
Sun 25 April QPAC – Concert Hall, Brisbane All Ages
QTix 136 246 www.qtix.com.au
Tue 27 April Sydney Opera House – Concert Hall, Sydney All Ages
SOH Box Office 02 9250 7777 www.sydneyoperahouse.com.au
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
Fri 30 April Palais Theatre, Melbourne All Ages
Ticketmaster 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au
Mon 3 May Opera House, Wellington All Ages
Ticketek 0800 TICKETEK (842538) www.ticketek.co.nz
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