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Personnel: Charlotte Church (vocals); Janice Graham (violin); Jane Atkins (viola); Tim Hugh (cello); Rhodri Davies (harp); Paul Edmund-Davies, Gareth Davies (flute); Frank Gallapher (whistle); Mick O'Brien (Uilleann pipes); Colin Paris (double bass); London Symphony Chorus; London Welsh Male Voice Choir; London Symphony Orchestra.
Recorded at Air Studios, London, England between May & August 1999.
Thirteen year old Welsh soprano Charlotte Church has had a whirlwind year following her multiplatinum debut VOICE OF AN ANGEL. After becoming the youngest artist ever to land the number one album on the classical charts, she then performed for Pope John Paul II, The Prince of Wales, President Clinton and made
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numerous television appearances. She now returns with her sophomore effort, a self titled album of mostly arias.
"Just Wave Hello", produced by Trevor Horn and written especially for Charlotte, is the Ford television campaign song. It is a beautiful tune featuring an angelic choir and a drum track for a pop feel. "Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer" features the London Welsh Male Voice Choir and shows what her voice is truly capable of, as it soars to breathtaking heights. There is a variety of material also, as Charlotte does a wonderful version of Gershwin's "Summertime" (from 'Porgy and Bess').
Superb playing by the London Symphony Orchestra and excellent arrangements accompany the majestic vocals. Exceeding VOICE OF AN ANGEL, Charlotte Church shines throughout.
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Works on This Recording
1.
Just Wave Hello by Danny Beckerman
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: 20th Century
2.
La pastorella by Gioachino Rossini
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: circa 1821; Italy
3.
Les contes d'Hoffmann: Barcarolle by Jacques Offenbach
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1881; Paris, France
4.
Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1918; Italy
5.
Rinaldo, HWV 7: Armida dispietata...Lascia ch'io pianga mia cruda sorte by George Frideric Handel
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Baroque
Written: by 1711; London, England
6.
Guide me, o thou great Jehovah by John Hughes
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: Wales, UK
7.
The Holy City by Stephen Adams
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: by 1892; England
8.
Plaisir d'amour by Giovanni Battist Martini
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Classical
9.
Porgy and Bess: Summertime by George Gershwin
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1935; USA
10.
Faust: Ah! je ris de me voir si belle "Jewel Song" by Charles Gounod
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1859; France
11.
Le nozze di Figaro, K 492: Voi che sapete che cosa è amor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Classical
Written: 1786; Vienna, Austria
12.
She moved through the fair by Traditional
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Written: Ireland
13.
Zigeunermelodien (7), Op. 55: no 4, Als die alte Mutter by Antonín Dvorák
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: 1880; Bohemia
14.
Clavierbüchlein no 2 for Anna Magdalena Bach: Bist du bei mir, BWV 508 by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Baroque
15.
Tis the last rose of summer by Thomas Moore
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: Ireland
16.
Men of Harlech by Traditional
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Written: Wales
17.
Songs (2) for Alto, Viola and Piano, Op. 91: no 2, Geistliches Wiegenlied by Johannes Brahms
Performer:
Charlotte Church (Soprano)
Conductor:
Sian Edwards
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra,
London Symphony Chorus
Period: Romantic
Written: ?1864-84; Austria
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