Sissel in Symphony
2001
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Sissel's "In Symphony" is a live concert album released in 2001. It was recorded at the Drammen Theater in Norway in September 2001. In this album, Sissel performed her popular songs along with new songs, all arranged for performance with a symphony orchestra. The concerts featured guest appearances by Paddy Moloney, Espen Lind, Kalle Moraeus, and Sort Sol, who performed duets with Sissel. The concerts were also broadcast on Norwegian and Swedish television.
Recording Info
Recorded live at the Drammen Theater in Norway in September 2001 with The Norwegian Radio Orchestra. Produced by Kjetil Bjerkestrand.
Track Highlights
- Innerst i sjelen (Ole Paus) — Sissel's cover of this song gained wide popularity in the 1990s
- Where The Lost Ones Go — Duet with Espen Lind
- Shenandoah (Traditional American Folk Song) — Features Paddy Moloney and Kalle Moraeus
- Koppangen — Features Kalle Moraeus on violin
Personnel
- Sissel Kyrkjebø (Vocals)
- Anders Eljas (Conductor)
- Kringkastingsorkestret (Orchestra)
- Kjetil Bjerkestrand (Producer)
- Paddy Moloney (Guest Performer)
- Espen Lind (Guest Performer)
- Kalle Moraeus (Guest Performer)
- Sort Sol (Guest Performer)
Significance
The album showcases Sissel's crossover style, blending pop, folk, and classical elements with a live orchestral setting. It was a commercial success, selling 240,000 copies. The album reached number 2 in Norway, number 3 in Denmark and number 11 in Sweden.
In April 2002, a month before the album's release in Japan, Sissel performed a concert in Tokyo.
Track List
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