Living a Dream
Katherine Jenkins · 2005
61 min · 16 tracks · classical · opera · crossover
A sweeping blend of classical and contemporary melodies infused with Jenkins' powerful, emotive vocals.
Why this album works
This album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Classical Albums Chart and earning Jenkins widespread recognition. It features a range of beloved classical pieces and popular songs, showcasing her ability to bridge the gap between opera and mainstream music, influencing the crossover genre that followed.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout emotive vocals for introspection for reflective afternoons
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2005, 'Living a Dream' was Katherine Jenkins' first studio album after signing with Universal Music. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from relative obscurity to becoming one of the most prominent classical crossover artists in the UK, following her self-titled debut release in 2004.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Bretan· Alexander Rybak· Saber Rebai
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 L'amore sei tu (I Will Always Love You) 4:22
- 2 I Vow to Thee, My Country Standout 3:09
- 3 One Fine Day (Un bel di) 4:16
- 4 Canto della terra 4:01
- 5 Music of the Night 5:47
- 6 Nessun dorma Standout 2:53
- 7 Cinema paradiso (Se) 3:24
- 8 Ebben? Ne andrò lontana (from La Wally) 3:55
- 9 Amazing Grace 3:09
- 10 David of the White Rock 2:27
- 11 All Things Bright and Beautiful 3:06
- 12 Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix 5:47
- 13 Over the Rainbow Standout 4:25
- 14 Torna a Surriento 3:21
- 15 Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep 3:39
- 16 We'll Meet Again 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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