Sissel - My Heart (2004)

Born in Bergen, Norway in 1969, Sissel made her international TV debut at age 16 during the intermission of the Eurovision song contest, which was viewed by over half a Billion people across Europe. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer she came into the public eye with her stellar vocal performances. She sings in her native tongue, in addition to English and Latin.

In Scandinavia Sissel Kyrkjebø needs no further presentation. Here she has been a household name for many years, sold millions of albums ans achieved numerous awards and gold records. People compare Sissel's crystal clear voice with the voices of Celine Dion and Enya. Back in 1997 Sissel impressed millions of movie-goers all over the world with her extraordinary voice - without them even knowing it was her - she was the one singing the haunting, wordless vocals in the Titanic-movie.

Despite 20 years in business Sissel is still at her best. She has sung in front of presidents, kings, queens and celebrities. She has been collaborating with stars like Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, Neil Sedaka, Brian May, Josh Groban, rapper Warren G., the Irish group, The Cheiftains and even the Danish punk band, Sort Sol… Sissel's career ranges a wide spectre of music genres, everything from hymns and folk to classical and pop. She characterizes her music style as crossover.

tracklist:

01. Wait A While, for voice & orchestra
Composed by Jon Lord, Samantha Brown
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

02. Rinaldo, opera, HWV 7 Lascia Ch'io Pianga
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

03. Someone Like You, for voice & orchestra
Composed by Richard Marx
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Richard Marx, Sissel, Michael Thompson
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

04. Etude for piano No. 3 in E major, Op. 10/3, CT. 16
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

05. Angel Rays, for voice & orchestra
Composed by Stephen Endelman, Gemma Hayes
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

06. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47 Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

07. Requiem for soloists, chorus & orchestra Pie Jesu
Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel, Richard Galliano
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

08. Oblivion, tango
Composed by Astor Piazzolla
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel, Richard Galliano
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

09. You Raise Me Up
Composed by Brendan Graham, Rolf Lovland
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

10. Gianni Schicchi, opera O Mio Babbino Caro
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

11. Ellens Gesang III ('Ave Maria'), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52/6)
Composed by Franz Schubert
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel, Bryn Terfel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

12. Beyond Imagination, for voice & orchestra
Composed by Richard Marx, David Copperfield
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Richard Marx, Steve Brewster, Sissel, Michael Thompson
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

13. Once Upon a Time in America, film score Deborah's Theme
Composed by Ennio Morricone
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Sissel
Conducted by Ettore Stratta

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