{"product_id":"the-classical-album-2001","title":"The Classical Album 2001","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Classical Album 2001 – 2CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOriginally issued in 2000 ahead of the 2001 campaign, \u003cem\u003eThe Classical Album 2001\u003c\/em\u003e is a lavish 2CD classical compilation bringing together 36 performances from some of the best-known names in classical music, opera and classical crossover. Released on the EMI\/Virgin\/Universal family of labels as CLCD2, the collection became a major UK classical compilation success, reaching No. 1 on the Official Classical Compilation Albums Chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe compilation reflects the changing face of classical music around the turn of the millennium, placing traditional opera and orchestral repertoire alongside classical crossover, film scores, contemporary instrumental music and modern electronic interpretations. The opening track, Russell Watson's \"Caruso\", sits alongside Nigel Kennedy's Bach Double Violin Concerto, Andrea Bocelli's \"E Lucevan Le Stelle\" from \u003cem\u003eTosca\u003c\/em\u003e and an extract from \u003cem\u003eTuesday\u003c\/em\u003e. The combination gives the set broad appeal, moving easily between opera, orchestral music and contemporary crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDisc One includes a particularly strong selection of vocal and cinematic material. Lesley Garrett performs Dvořák's \u003cem\u003eSongs My Mother Taught Me\u003c\/em\u003e, while Ennio Morricone's \"Gabriel's Oboe\" from \u003cem\u003eThe Mission\u003c\/em\u003e and Adiemus' \"The Eternal Knot\" introduce two of the most recognisable film and television-associated pieces in the collection. Further highlights include Kiri Te Kanawa's \"Summertime\", Jacqueline du Pré's \"The Swan\", James Galway's \"Annie's Song\", Bryn Terfel's \"We'll Keep A Welcome\" and Angela Gheorghiu's \"O Mio Babbino Caro\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe disc also demonstrates the growing crossover between classical repertoire and contemporary production. William Orbit's \"Adagio For Strings\" is an extended electronic interpretation of Samuel Barber's famous work, while \"Now We Are Free\" from \u003cem\u003eGladiator\u003c\/em\u003e brings the atmospheric film music of Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard into the collection. Luciano Pavarotti's \"Granada\" closes the first disc with one of the compilation's most recognisable tenor performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDisc Two moves further into opera, violin, choral music and soundtrack material. Maria Callas' \"Habanera\" from \u003cem\u003eCarmen\u003c\/em\u003e, Vanessa-Mae's \"Devil's Trill\", José Carreras' \"Kyrie\" from \u003cem\u003eMisa Criolla\u003c\/em\u003e and Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu's \"Libiamo\" provide a strong operatic and vocal presence. Meanwhile, Bond's \"Victory\" represents the contemporary classical crossover movement that was becoming increasingly prominent around the start of the 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe second disc continues with performances by The King's College Choir of Cambridge, Andreas Scholl, Yehudi Menuhin, The New College Oxford Choir and Plácido Domingo, alongside modern film music from Michael Nyman and John Williams. Williams' \"Hymn To The Fallen\", from \u003cem\u003eSaving Private Ryan\u003c\/em\u003e, provides one of the collection's most cinematic moments, while The Three Tenors' \"Memory\" from \u003cem\u003eCats\u003c\/em\u003e brings the album to a suitably crossover-oriented conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWith material ranging from Bach, Dvořák, Puccini, Handel, Barber, Fauré and Verdi to Morricone, John Williams, Michael Nyman and contemporary classical crossover artists, \u003cem\u003eThe Classical Album 2001\u003c\/em\u003e provides an accessible snapshot of the classical market at the beginning of the 21st century. It is particularly suited to listeners looking for opera favourites, classical crossover, film themes, orchestral classics and famous vocal performances in one substantial collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisc 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussell Watson – Caruso – 5:37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigel Kennedy – Double Violin Concerto – 3:15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrea Bocelli – Tosca – E Lucevan Le Stelle – 2:55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon Symphony Orchestra – Tuesday (Extract) – 6:47\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesley Garrett – Songs My Mother Taught Me – 2:20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnnio Morricone – Gabriel's Oboe – From \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 2:12\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdiemus IV – The Eternal Knot – From \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Celts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 4:02\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVladimir Ashkenazy – 'Minute Waltz' – 1:52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiri Te Kanawa – Porgy And Bess – Summertime – 2:40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Grimethorpe Colliery Band – Danny Boy – From \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrassed Off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 3:08\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIzzy – The Pearl Fishers – Au Fond Du Temple Saint – 3:39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacqueline Du Pré – The Swan – 2:49\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Garden – Nocturne – 3:11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Galway – Annie's Song – 3:06\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryn Terfel – We'll Keep A Welcome – 3:09\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngela Gheorghiu – Gianni Schicchi – O Mio Babbino Caro – 2:04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Orbit – Adagio For Strings – 9:32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladiator – Now We Are Free – Music From The Motion Picture – 4:15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuciano Pavarotti – Granada – 3:09\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisc 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaria Callas – Carmen – Habanera – 4:19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanessa-Mae – Devil's Trill – 3:41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJosé Carreras – Misa Criolla – Kyrie – 3:49\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulian Lloyd Webber – Jackie's Song – 3:39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesley Garrett – Ave Maria – 5:37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoberto Alagna \u0026amp; 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