Sweetest Love cover

Sweetest Love

Katherine Jenkins · 2011

51 min · 14 tracks · classical · opera · crossover

A lush amalgamation of classical and contemporary pop, showcasing Jenkins' soaring vocals and emotive interpretations.

Why this album works

'Sweetest Love' debuted at number five on the UK Albums Chart, further cementing Jenkins' appeal to a broad audience. The album features a mix of operatic arias and popular songs, contributing to the growing trend of classical crossover artists gaining traction in mainstream music during the early 2010s.
Best for
soothing melodies for relaxation uplifting tracks for emotional release steady flow for focused listening
Context
By the time 'Sweetest Love' was released in January 2011, Katherine Jenkins had established herself as a leading figure in the classical crossover genre with multiple successful albums. This release followed her commercially successful album 'Believe', which peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying her status as a prominent artist in both classical and mainstream music.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Bretan· Alexander Rybak· Saber Rebai

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Flower Duet 3:51
  • 2 Somewhere Over the Rainbow Standout 4:14
  • 3 Sweetest Love 3:57
  • 4 The Prayer Standout 4:37
  • 5 Rejoice 3:14
  • 6 Kiss From a Rose Standout 4:50
  • 7 Absence 3:01
  • 8 En Aranjuez con tu amor 4:07
  • 9 Habanera 2:49
  • 10 I’ve Dreamed of You (Questo e per te) 3:37
  • 11 In paradisum 3:13
  • 12 Bailero 2:51
  • 13 Cinema paradiso (SE) 3:23
  • 14 Pachelbel’s Canon 4:04

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