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	Bryn Terfel, Ronan Keating, Sharon Corr Scarborough Fair - Songs from the British Isles Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Classical Bryn Terfel is perhaps the most famous bass-baritone in the world today: he has performed at every major opera house and his many recordings of both opera and popular music are consistently #1 hits. This new album of popul... more » « less
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All Artists: Bryn Terfel, Ronan Keating, Sharon Corr, Kate Royal
Title: Scarborough Fair - Songs from the British Isles
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 10/26/2009
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 028947782957, 028947782957

Synopsis

Product Description

Bryn Terfel is perhaps the most famous bass-baritone in the world today: he has performed at every major opera house and his many recordings of both opera and popular music are consistently #1 hits. This new album of popular folk songs of the British Isles is a follow-up to his Grammy® award winning Simple Gifts. As on the previous album, Bryn collaborates with Chris Hazell who has lushly orchestrated and arranged the songs.
Bryn is joined by multi-platinum selling Irish pop-star Ronan Keating in the classic, Danny Boy. Other collaborators include Sharon Corr from the Irish pop-band The Corrs and up-and-coming English soprano Kate Royal.

CD Reviews

Scarborough Fair, Bryn Terfel

tls | Michigan | 02/13/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A really great record, except for the song "Danny Boy". I hate that song anyway, but Ronan Keating is terrible! He is not a trained singer, he is flat on the high notes, and his voice sticks out and clashes with Terfel's. I wonder why Terfel didn't get some operatic tenor to sing it with him. But when I play the CD from now on, I will skip that song, and otherwise it is very enjoyable. Waly Waly is one of my favorite songs and that is on there."

Matchless

Bruce V. Zatkow | New Jersey | 01/31/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Of the myriad recording artists embracing opera et al, Bryn Terfel remains unsurpassed. His singular collection, "Songs from the British Isles, is a showcase for the gifted musicians who collaborated on this eminent production. Each song is performed with utter conviction and consummate skill, and the arrangements - luxuriant and poignant - are impeccable."

Wonderful Terfel

Edward J. Batutis | Electronica, USA | 05/22/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is Terfel at his best - warm and passionate. It is amazing to me that he can interpret folk songs, Broadway tunes, and opera so convincingly and so beautifully. These traditional folk songs are treated with respect and love - classic Terfel to treasure."