Essential operatic pop listening

The albums that define operatic pop.

Our picks for where to start with operatic pop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The operatic pop essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Westlife

Westlife

Westlife

Melodic harmonies and heartfelt lyrics blend seamlessly in this quintessential late '90s pop ballad collection.

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…Allow Us to Be Frank

Westlife

…Allow Us to Be Frank

A smooth blend of classic standards and romantic ballads delivered with Westlife's signature harmonies.

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Harem

Sarah Brightman

Harem

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and operatic vocals intertwining with world music influences.

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Sarah Brightman Sings the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Sarah Brightman

Sarah Brightman Sings the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

A lush orchestral blend of operatic pop and musical theater that captivates with soaring vocals and dramatic flair.

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Watermark

Enya

Watermark

Ethereal soundscapes blend Celtic melodies and layered vocals to create a serene auditory experience.

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Sounds of the Season: The Enya Collection

Enya

Sounds of the Season: The Enya Collection

Ethereal harmonies and lush arrangements blend traditional carols with Enya's signature new age sound.

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Lara Fabian

Lara Fabian

Lara Fabian

A breathtaking blend of operatic grandeur and pop sensibility infused with emotional vulnerability.

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Lockdown Sessions

Lara Fabian

Lockdown Sessions

Intimate vocal performances intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a poignant atmosphere shaped by the pandemic's solitude.

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Spirit of the Season

Sissel Kyrkjebø

Spirit of the Season

A serene blend of classical and folk elements, showcasing angelic vocals that evoke the spirit of the holiday season.

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All Good Things

Sissel Kyrkjebø

All Good Things

Ethereal vocals glide over lush orchestral arrangements, merging classical and contemporary pop sensibilities.

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Siempre

Il Divo

Siempre

A lush blend of operatic vocals and romantic ballads that evokes a sense of timeless elegance.

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Timeless

Il Divo

Timeless

A lush fusion of operatic vocals and contemporary ballads, enveloping listeners in a romantic soundscape.

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Ave Maria – En Plein Air

Tarja Turunen

Ave Maria – En Plein Air

A serene blend of classical and operatic elements, showcasing Tarja Turunen's powerful vocals through diverse compositions of 'Ave Maria'.

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From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)

Tarja Turunen

From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)

A haunting orchestral celebration intertwining traditional carols with Tarja's operatic vocals and dark atmospheric elements.

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Notte magica - A Tribute to the Three Tenors

Il Volo

Notte magica - A Tribute to the Three Tenors

A passionate homage blending operatic grandeur with contemporary pop sensibilities through soaring melodies and heartfelt interpretations.

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Il Volo

Il Volo

Il Volo

A lush blend of classical melodies and contemporary pop, showcasing powerful harmonies and emotive vocal performances.

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Voice of an Angel

Charlotte Church

Voice of an Angel

A celestial blend of classical and Celtic influences, showcasing Church's powerful operatic voice across traditional hymns and songs.

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Dream a Dream

Charlotte Church

Dream a Dream

A lush blend of classical vocals and traditional carols, creating a warm, festive ambiance.

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Dream with Me

Jackie Evancho

Dream with Me

A soaring blend of classical and contemporary styles, showcasing Jackie Evancho's ethereal vocals across beloved standards.

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Heavenly Christmas

Jackie Evancho

Heavenly Christmas

A lush blend of operatic vocals and traditional holiday melodies envelops listeners in a festive embrace.

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Monsters of Legend

Midnight Syndicate

Monsters of Legend

A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and dark ambient soundscapes that conjure vivid cinematic imagery.

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Gates of Delirium

Midnight Syndicate

Gates of Delirium

A haunting journey through shadowy corridors, intertwining orchestral motifs with chilling ambient soundscapes.

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The Great Tenor Songbook

Mark Vincent

The Great Tenor Songbook

A heartfelt blend of traditional operatic arias and contemporary pop sensibilities delivered with soaring vocals.

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Enchanted: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

Alan Menken

Enchanted: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

A whimsical blend of Broadway-inspired melodies and contemporary pop that captures the magic of love and adventure.

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