Bio

Il Quinto is a dynamic mix of vocal power! Part classical, part Pop crossover, and completely unparalleled, Il Quinto consists of a dynamic mix of vocal power -- high-tone opera, rock, and classic pop crossover; everything from arias to Elvis Presley and Händel to Queen. They also showcase a large number of new compositions, written for Il Quinto by award winning international songwriters. Highly regarded as a new musical force to be reckoned with, Il Quinto has been winning hearts with their unmistakable charm and vocal prowess across varied musical genres. Dihan, Neal, David, Dick and Ferdi showcase their vocal abilities with favourite songs such as: “Una furtiva lagrima”, “Remember”, “The show must go on”, and new original compositions such as “Ti Amo”, “The arms that take me home”, “More than blessed”, “Vincero”, “Angel of the night”, “After all, it’s a beautiful world” . . . and many more!! Il Quinto has recorded two songs in London with Britain’s Got Talent Winner, Paul Potts, on 27th February 2010. The songs will be included on their new album due for international release. Paul Potts has sold more than 5 million albums world wide. Il Quinto is also due to record a duet with Swedish artist, Hannah Holgersson. Il Quinto has recorded the “Electro Groove African Edit” of the song, "Facing a Miracle", the Official Anthem of the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 with American superstar, Taylor Dayne. The song is co-written by songwriter Peter Hägerås together with Bruce Robert Francis Smith, Ralph van Manen and Dan Sundqvist. Remix and Additional Production by Byron Kuntz at Electro Groove Studios, South Africa. African Vocals Arranged by Ferdinand Gernandt, Dihan Slabbert, David Phoshane, Neal Prins and Dick Moholane. Il Quinto Appears Courtesy of Showtime Records, South Africa. Mastered by Björn Engelmann at CuttingRoom, Stockholm, Sweden / Music Supervisors: Clemens Brugger and David Furusand (Popsongs Music Publishing). Executive Producer: Clemens Brugger for CBM Entertainment (Austria). ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO GAY GAMES, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO BENEFIT THE GERMAN AIDS SOCIETY. Available world wide from 1st July 2010.