Welcome to Mario’s updated website Jan 15, 2010
So 2010 is upon us and last year was a wonderful year for Mario! “Season of Love” is the title of Mario’s new cd which was released in Greece in December. It is an album with 12 songs from Oscar winning composer Manos Hadjidakis, one of Greece’s legendary and loved composers. The CD was recorded in Greece with the Manos Hadjidakis Ensemble and features 11 well-known Greek songs and a previously unreleased song by the composer in English called “The Sleeping Princess”. Pre-orders of the CD are available on this site in the music section – just click on the CD cover.
The CD follows the hard work of the whole year with endless rehearsals and a summer tour with the Manos Hadjidakis Ensemble in some of the most spectacular venues in Greece and then the studio recording of the album.
And in between, there was the release of “Mario and Friends 2 …it makes the world go around”, an album featuring songs from musicals and movies that are close to Mario’s heart that he performed live with his friends at the Athens Arena and of course concerts in Greece and abroad.
But Mario as you may all know is not just an artist, he takes his roles for the organisations he supports very seriously. In September, as International Ambassador for the World Centers of Compassion for Children International and with Betty Williams, Founder of WCCCI and Nobel Peace Laureate, he had the opportunity to be present at the Vancouver Peace Summit and was able to speak with other Nobel Laureates and his Holiness the Dalai Lama, about matters that affect children’s lives today and how important it is to achieve peace around the world and save the children who are our future.
That’s not all though! Mario not as an artist, but as host and presenter was asked to host the inaugurational ceremony for the new ‘Olympic Air’, the continuation of the Greek heritage of Olympic Airways and a national event.
2009 was a great year and from Mario and his team, best wishes for 2010!
The Season of Love Tour Jun 15, 2009
We are very excited to announce that Mario will be touring in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus this summer! Mario is kicking off The Season of Love tour in Athens, Greece on June 24 at the Lycabettus Theatre. Mario will be singing songs of Oscar-winning Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis, accompanied by the Manos Hadjidakis Ensemble. Check out the Tour page for more dates and details. It is anticipated that additional dates will be added, so make sure you sign up for the mailing list to be notified!
Platinum success in Greece Feb 2, 2009
Recently, Mario Frangoulis was commemorated for his latest two albums, Mario & Friends...What A Wonderful World, and Passione: A Tribute to Mario Lanza. Both albums have achieved platinum success in Greece. Congratulations Mario!
Exclusive new track Dec 1, 2008
Recently, Sarah Brightman and Mario Frangoulis recorded a duet for Sarah's A Winter Symphony release. The song is an exclusive to the Barnes & Noble release of the CD, however MarioFrangoulis.com has obtained a copy of the song especially for you. Listen to this stunning version of "Carpe Diem" through the audio player in the left sidebar. Just hit play - it's all queued up. Check out the tour page to see if their tour together might be coming near you.
Click here to buy your Exclusive Edition of A Winter Symphony at Barnes & Noble.
Mario honoured for his humanitarian work Nov 21, 2009
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, one of the largest privately funded need-based scholarship providers in the US, announced that Mario Frangoulis will assume the role of "International Ambassador", a position that will have him serving as a mentor for young scholars.
"We are pleased to announce Mario as the Association's new Ambassador," said Terrence J. Giroux, Executive Director of the Washington-based Horatio Alger Association. "Mario is a talented and world-renowned musician, whose passion for mentoring young people and whose own Horatio Alger experiences qualify him to relate to the young people we serve. We believe Mario brings a broader perspective and new means to communicate the Association's mission and messages."
Mario will be named Ambassador for the Horatio Alger Association November 20, at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. where he will be performing as part of the Greek Armed Services Day commemoration. Mario performed November 19 at the Verizon Center with Sarah Brightman. The pair will perform duets together in 28 North American cities through the end of the year as part of Brightman's winter tour.
"No matter what your background is, no matter how much trouble you have in your life, no matter what your parents do or how much money they have, you can come out of it ahead. Never give up. Keep your passion going," Mario urges youth audiences across the worl
For more information about the scholarships and the organization, please visit www.horatioalger.org.
