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| Lea performs with full ensemble at Castle of Magical Dreams (RM Garcia's photo) |
Broadway sensation and celebrated Filipina actress and singer Lea Salonga topbilled Hong Kong Disneyland’s celebration of its 20th anniversary in a concert held at the park on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Lea, whose iconic singing voice left an indelible
mark on Disney’s musical heritage with her rendition of “Reflection” from Mulan
in 1998 and “A Whole New World” from Aladdin in 1992, performed in the
one-night-only event, dubbed Disney Legend Live in Concert.
She also graced HK Disney’s stage during the park’s
grand opening in 2005.
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| Lea sings with Ana and several of Disney's beloved princesses |
Accompanied by the string ensemble from the Hong
Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hong Kong Disneyland Band conducted by
Maestro Gerard Salonga, Lea enthralled the audience, and made them relive the
magic of timeless melodies of their favorite Disney films.
The concert unfolded against the enchanting backdrop
of Castle of Magical Dreams, where Lea was joined by six beloved Disney
princesses and a queen – Jasmine, Mulan, Tiana, Elsa, Cinderella and
Pocahontas.
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Together, they performed favorite Disney classics which
evoked themes of courage, love and magic.
Fellow Filipino singer and former Disney talent Gian
Magdangal joined her in singing "A Whole New World." Video of that number is here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1186864653534581
