Northern Lights
2007
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Northern Lights is a 2007 live album and DVD by Norwegian singer Sissel Kyrkjebø. The album is a live recording of a concert held at Bergstadens Ziir, a 17th-century church in Røros, Norway. The concert and album were inspired by Norway's winter season, the 'Blue Hour,' and the Northern Lights. The music was arranged by Kjetil Bjerkestrand. The concert featured the tenor José Carreras, who performed the Julio Iglesias/Dolly Parton duet "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" with Sissel.
The album reached #10 on the Billboard Classical Crossover chart. The CD and DVD feature a mix of traditional songs, hymns, and original compositions. The DVD includes bonus tracks not found on the CD.
Recording Info
Recorded live at Bergstadens Ziir, a 17th-century church in Røros, Norway. The music was arranged by Kjetil Bjerkestrand. Rune Nordal was the engineer and recorded the album. Bjørn Nessjø mixed and engineered the album at Nidaros Studio.
Track Highlights
- Quando Sento Che Mi Ami (Julio Iglesias/Dolly Parton) — Duet with José Carreras
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring — Classical piece
- Going Home — Traditional song
Personnel
- Sissel Kyrkjebø (Vocals)
- José Carreras (Vocals (duet))
- Kjetil Bjerkestrand (Arranger, Producer)
- Trondheim Soloists (Orchestra)
- Nidaros Cathedral Girls Choir (Choir)
- Frank Peterson (Arranger (track 10))
- Rune Nordal (Engineer, Recorded By)
- Björn Engelmann (Mastered By)
- Bjørn Nessjø (Mixed By, Engineer)
- Anders Mur (Recorded By [Assistant])
Significance
Northern Lights showcases Sissel's vocal range and her ability to blend different musical styles, including pop, classical, and folk. The album's success on the Billboard Classical Crossover chart demonstrates its appeal to a broad audience. The collaboration with José Carreras adds to the album's prestige and appeal.
The album was recorded in a 17th-century church in Røros, Norway, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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