AFTER tasting fame as a finalist on TV’s opera version of the X-factor a Warrington mum to be is hoping her singing career will take off after entertaining the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Classical singer, Donna-Marie Povey, performed for the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at their stately home; Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, coiniciding with the release of her first album.
Donna-Marie, aged 32, who works for Warrington council’s ‘Children’s Services’ with vulnerable pupils and pupils excluded from school, recalled:”As we approached Chatsworth House, it took my breath away as it is so beautiful. It was the first time that I’d ever been to Chatsworth or met the Duke and the Duchess. I knew I had to give an amazing performance as there were so many special guests and it was such a wonderful venue”.
Without sponsorship or management, Donna-Marie, who is expecting her first child in January, has produced an album of well loved classical songs, from Gershwin to Puccini, which she presented to the Duchess.
“I know that the Duchess is a fan of the kind of music that I sing and when I gave her my CD as a gift, the Duke turned to the Duchess and exclaimed ‘Aren’t you the lucky one!’. The Duke and the Duchess were so friendly and lovely and made me feel very welcome in their stunning home.”
Already Donna-Marie has attracted the support of Warrington based design director and photographer Adam Carter. Adam is the salon owner of Jakata Salon based on Bridge Street in Warrington and styled the photo shoot for Donna-Marie’s album and also created the design for the CD artwork.
Donna-Marie has trained for a number of years with the much respected Cheshire based singing teacher Caroline Crawshaw. She was a finalist from the Channel 4’s hit T.V. programme ‘Operatunity’; a kind of opera version of the X-Factor. Married to musician Ross, who helped her record her debut album at Budworth Church, the couple are expecting their first child in January.
“I’m really excited by the prospect of becoming a mum and I will have to put the singing on hold for a few months.”
Meanwhile she hopes to secure sponsorship and a record deal so that future albums can be promoted nationally.
As a big Warrington Wolves Rugby League fan she would also love the opportunity of singing before a game at the Halliwell Jones Stadium next season.
Classical singer hopes she has X-factor
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I was at Chatsworth and saw Donna-Marie’s performance – it was breathtaking. Marie Greene
Good luck with your singing career and don’t forget us when you are rich and famous!
I had the pleasure of seeing Donna-Marie preform at Chatsworth House, she took my breath away with her passionate preformance. I had tears in my eyes and hairs standing up on the back of my neck. She is an amazing singer and if you ever get the oppotunity to see her preform grad it with both hands.
Best of luck Donna-Marie you are such an inspiration!
Best wishes with your singing career, Donna Marie
The CD is amazing – voice of an angel
I have had the pleasure of Donna Marie Povey on many occasions and can say that each occasion has been unforgettable. An inspiration not only to music lovers but someone who epitomises community spirit and love. God Bless you and every success with the new album. x x
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I am privileged to have heard Donna-Marie perform live on numerous occasions- each time is a breath-taking experience! Donna-Marie’s “first- take” recording captures this- truly beautiful!
Working with Donna on her CD photoshoot was a great experience. She was a true professional and the shoot was fun and smooth running – having a model that’s easy to work with is always a plus! Good luck with your everything. Adam Carter (JAKATA Hair & Beauty)
Donna sang at my sister’s wedding, she was brilliant, there wasn’t a dry eye in the church. Wonderful stuff.
This yummy Mummy to be, thoroughly deserves the very best for the future. Donna has the most beautiful voice, which matches her beautiful personality. Hope you won’t be too famous to sing at my wedding next year! LOL. L x
Donna had a fantastic voice when in the school choir and obviously with more guidance I expect she has improved greatly. I’ll look forward to the free CD in the post. Good luck DM, I expect Mr Alderson would be very proud!
I have had the pleasure to hear Donna-Marie sing with extraordinary elegance, ‘breathtaking’ does not do this singer the justice she deserves.
I am lucky enough to have a copy of Donna Maries CD First Take and it is beautiful. Her soulful quality can reduce you to tears!
If you see her CD for sale, grab it while you can. Close the door, turn the telephone off, close your eyes and take in the beautiful sounds of a truly marvellous singer. De-stress on a disc!
We had the privilege of attending the concert at Chatsworth House. Donna-Marie was awe-inspiring. To us she is ‘Simply the best’ and always will be. What a fantastic voice. She brought tears to our eyes. We want to wish her ‘All the very best’ for the future both as a Mum and with her future career. Look forward to seeing many more newspaper cuttings.
If Donna-Maries voice is half as good as her personality then it must be fantastic. She is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with.
Donna Marie’s captivating performance at Chatsworth House both delighted and enchanted her audience. She’s been blessed with a truly amazing voice and has a gorgeous personality.
You certainly seem to have a lot of fans out there – it should become a number one hit!
http://www.donnamariepovey.com
Your performance at Chatsworth was simply awsome
What an unbelieveable voice ! This girl is amazing !
Good luck with your future performances, Donna-Marie. You’re such a beautiful and talented singer!
Donna-Marie is one in a million…I think she is amazing. The CD is fantastic!
A superb, arresting voice: I predict this singer will become a well-known figure in Warrington and beyond.
Donna sang at our wedding and it was breath taking! She looks like an angel and has a voice to match. Good luck with the album and the baby.
“PRETTY AND PERFECT”- Donna Marie has outstanding quality and class. Forget all pretenders to the singing crown, the tiara belongs to Donna. she has such exciting talent and an acute eye for the audiences hunger of music. She brings energy and passion when delivering her songs. Beneath the excellent tones of her voice beats a fantastic performer and a wonderful person. EXHILARATING PERFORMANCES – CERTAINLY WON’T DISAPPOINT!
isn’t thIs ADVERTISING?
I had the pleasure of hearing Donna-Marie sing and it was wonderful, she deserves to be successful. Good luck with your sponsorship,and Motherhood.
A huge fan of donna’s. Can’t wait to hear more.
Wedding Singer to Opera Diva. What a fabulous cd! We are on stand by for the next. Sincere congrats and all good wishes for the new arrival XX
Having been delighted by her singing at a special wedding in Bavaria, we were equally impressed with her renditions at Chatsworth House. Furthermore she is an elegant and charming lady.
Listened to “First Take” and I was blown away!
Chatsworth was an amazing experience – the setting, the atmosphere and Donna-Marie – your voice is just absolutely awe inspiring. I’m really proud to be an official ‘groupie’. I love the CD as not only is the singing quality superb it has some of my favourite pieces on – love the photos too.
Donna-Marie is extremely talented so deserves to be very successful. I wish her the best of luck.
DONNA POVEY:
Warrington, take good care of your lastest prized possession. She has the talent to make it big if you get behind her.
I have the pleasure of sharing an office with this lovely lady and yummy mummy to be. Her CD blew me and my family away; i sat with my lovely little girl on my knee listening to her soothing sounds and all was well with the world. Donna Marie is already a superstar!
Donna Marie deserves to be front page news!!
The fans have spoken, let this talented lady have her own link on the front page so that others may share their thoughts and feelings about her amazing journey………………….
Well done Donna-Marie. We loved having Donna-Marie to sing with Holmes Chapel Singers and we are looking forward to hearing her again soon. The choir and audience were captivated by her singing.
Great voice.
Probably the best singing i’ve heard all day.
As her brother in law i may be accused of being biased but Donna is one of, if not the most incredible singers i’ve ever had the pleasure to listen to! It really is quite something to see such an unbelievable voice come out of such a little lady!!!! I am so proud of all her achievements and am looking forward to seeing her sing at the wolves stadium! Love you Don x
Disapointed that we could not get tickets to the concert but the CD made up for it and we can listen to it over and over again. Fantastic voice! If that’s the ‘First Take’ can’t wait for the second. All the very best wishes for the future.
I am looking forward to grabbing a copy of the CD soon as I’ve heard so many good things about Donna’s singing. As an old friend of Donna’s, I may need a signed copy which will probably be worth millions in the future…
I think this is very relaxing and nice. It’s amazing .
She’s excellent and amazing and blast her up loud!
Donna is a very good singer.
She has a beautiful voice.
She’s never nervous and looks beautiful on stage.
I like singing with her in church.
I love her.
She is my aunty.
So glad that you are sharing your fabulous voice with the World! Go Don! x
Who cares even if it is? She has a lovely voice and if it isn’t available in the shops can it hurt to let people know how to get it?
Donna is a terrifc singer, she used to sing Radiohead songs with me in the garden, one, maybe two times, keep at it girl!
xx