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' musical project ''

Adiemus Adiemus may refer to: * ''Adiemus'' (albums), a series of albums of music composed by Karl Jenkins **'' Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary'', the first album of the series ** "Adiemus" (song), the title track of the first album * Adiemus (ensemble), t ...

'', often singing harmonies with

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. She was born in England and trained as a singer in London. Her father, John Carewe, is a conductor, and her sister, Anna Carewe, is a cellist who sometimes appears with Mary as part of the Sheridan Ensemble. As well as being a solo performer, Carewe has provided backing vocals for other acts, such as

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and Steps, and featured on the soundtrack of numerous films, including ''Emma'' (1996), ''Alfie'' (2004) and ''Nine'' (2009). In addition to ''Adiemus'', she sang on

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's ''Resurrection'' album and many film compilation albums. Alongside

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, she was a soloist at the James Bond 50th Anniversary Gala Concert, broadcast by the BBC television in 2012. She appears regularly in concerts recorded for BBC Radio 2, including over 70 editions of '' Friday Night is Music Night''.

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