![]() ![]() ![]() " Gabriel's Oboe ( Whispers In A Dream)" - lyrics by Hayley Westenra.Paradiso hit number 1 on the official UK Classical Charts, as well as the Classic FM chart, after its release in the UK. ![]() It has been certified gold in New Zealand, and became Westenra's fifth number one album in New Zealand, breaking the record for the New Zealand artist with the most number 1 albums. Paradiso became the 85th local number 1 album since the inception of the Official New Zealand Music Charts in 1975. I wish our CD great fortune and many listeners and to this beautiful performer, a great career." Oscar-winning lyricist Don Black, Sir Tim Rice, and Marilyn and Alan Bergman also contributed lyrics to the multi-language album (including some English and Italian songs, a French and a Portuguese song). I want to mention that this is not just a small anthology but also includes new songs performed and recorded for the first time. I was very pleased when I was asked to compose and arrange the pieces that Hayley sings on her CD and am delighted with the results. On 18 July 2011, Morricone commented, "When I first heard Hayley’s voice I was impressed and fascinated. Morricone produced all of Westenra's vocal performances and created new arrangements for each track, conducting instrumental sessions with his own 120-piece orchestra, Sinfonietta di Roma. ![]() Westenra said she not only was inspired by "Gabriel's Oboe" (the theme from the 1986 film classic The Mission), but also contributed lyrics to " Whispers In A Dream" (music: "Gabriel's Oboe") in the spirit of world peace. Westenra also contributed new English lyrics for some of Morricone's most well-known pieces, such as " Gabriel's Oboe", "La Califfa", and "Malena". Paradiso features new compositions written by Morricone for Westenra, as well as Westenra performing some of his best-known film compositions in vocalese. It was released worldwide beginning 18 April 2011 in New Zealand. Paradiso is a studio album by New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra, in collaboration with Italian maestro Ennio Morricone. ![]()
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