In the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake , Smith and 22 other classical musicians from the UK recorded a cover version of " The Prayer " , which was released for download on 14 March . The proceeds of the single went to the Disasters Emergency Committee . Smith said " It 's a real honour to be a part of something that is being done for the first time , and I hope that all music lovers get involved and help raise money for the campaign . I really hope that we can make a difference together to help the horrible situation that Haiti is in at the moment . " The group , dubbed " Classical Band Aid " , recorded the track at Metropolis Studios and were backed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra . Each vocalist in the group performed their own solo lines , and the entire group came together for the finale . " The Prayer " was the first ever classical charity single . In mid-2010 , Smith performed at various festivals and events . Her father stated that " because she is still so young , we do n't want her doing complete shows on her own and we do n't want her doing too much " . Appearances included the Mercedes-Benz World Summer Concert in Weybridge on 4 July , That Glorious Noise charity concert against muscular dystrophy in Cleethorpes on 17 July , and the Last Night of the Kenwood Proms on 21 August , as well as the wedding of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford . Smith also opened the Serenata festival . Angela Young , reviewing the festival for the '' Bournemouth Daily Echo '' , said " Faryl Smith was my personal highlight of the Thursday night line-up , her bizarrely powerful voice ( considering her diminutive size and age ) taking my breath away and it contrasted so well with her naivete as she said ' at least it 's not raining ' – just as the heavens opened . " In October , Smith performed for the first time in Ireland , at the National Concert Hall , Dublin . She continued to perform publicly throughout 2011 . In May , she performed at a Help for Heroes charity concert , which raised £ 2,000 , and in both June and October , she performed at concerts to celebrate the 90th year of the Royal British Legion . She again appeared at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in July , where she sang with Russell Watson . Smith 's father described the appearance as " like a homecoming " , due to her previous appearance at the competition . In further charitable events later in the year , she raised £ 2,700 for a hospice in Cransley , and performed in aid of the Salvation Army in Portsmouth . During the Christmas period , Smith performed for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children 's Charity in their annual Christmas carol concert , and at the North Wales Choral Festival at Llandudno . She also appeared as a guest on Rhydian Roberts 's talent show on S4C in December . In 2012 , she performed with the Mousehole Male Voice Choir in Penzance , and in 2013 , she continued to perform locally in Kettering
2010 Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
Faryl Smith