青少年與艾萊德瓊斯在難忘的雪人音樂會上合唱

Thirteen-year-old Lorretta from Wiltshire had an unforgettable experience when she sang a duet with the well-known singer Aled Jones. The event took place at Marlborough College Memorial Hall, where Lorretta and another child, Jack from Liverpool, were chosen from over 100 hopefuls to perform 'Walking in the Air,' the famous song from the movie The Snowman. This concert was extra special because it marked the 40th anniversary of Aled Jones' version of the song, which is loved by many. Lorretta wore a navy dress and stood beside Aled Jones, who was dressed in a navy suit. Both smiled as they sang, and their performance was projected onto a large screen above the stage, making the moment even more memorable.

Lorretta described her excitement about being selected for the duet, saying, 'I just thought, wow, this is an amazing experience and it's just something that only happens once. ' The idea for the concert came about when Aled Jones, who supports the Fulltone Orchestra, mentioned that the anniversary of the song was coming up. The orchestra's conductor, Anthony Brown, said, 'We just said, well, we've got to do something, haven't we? ' After that, children were invited to send in videos of themselves singing 'Walking in the Air. ' Lorretta and Jack were chosen because they stood out as confident singers.

On the day of the concert, Lorretta's friends and family were in the audience, feeling proud and emotional as they watched her perform. Lorretta dreams of singing on the West End one day, and this experience has inspired her even more. Aled Jones said that performing with the young singers was a 'real highlight,' calling them 'lovely artists' with 'great musical instinct. ' He also said he enjoyed being part of a concert with such talented musicians. Lorretta shared that Aled Jones was very kind and funny during rehearsals, which helped her feel less nervous. She said, 'I was a bit nervous, but honestly, I thought I would have been a bit more nervous, but it was quite chill, because Aled was helping me backstage. ' Conductor Anthony Brown agreed, saying that Aled Jones was 'a bit of a joker offstage' and was very friendly to everyone. This special concert will always be a cherished memory for Lorretta, and it may be just the beginning of her musical journey.