Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0028947668534 Label: Universal Manufacturer: Universal Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Universal Release Date: October 20, 2008 Running Time: 48 minutes Sales Rank: 111 Studio: Universal
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk ReviewSacred Arias is Katherine Jenkins' last album in her deal for Universal before she moves to Warner for another six-album deal, and she has decided to go out with a bang--albeit a quiet one. While her previous outing, Rejoice, saw the Welsh mezzo-soprano striking out more than ever towards the world of pop, Sacred Arias, as the title suggests, sees her return to her religious-classical roots with comfortably familiar tunes like 'Abide with Me', 'Ave Maria', 'Pie Jesu' and even 'Silent Night'. The mood on Sacred Arias is as refined and peaceful as you'd expect given the title, and though there's an abundance of well known material here, Jenkins also offers us the more obscure charms of 'Missa Criolla', a dreamy version of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' and a soulful take on 'Down in the River to Pray'. Other classical pieces include 'Panis Angelicus' and Barber's haunting vocal piece 'Agnus Dei', which help make this a triumphant final flourish for both her and Universal. --Danny McKenna
Rating: - Katherine Jenkins - Sacred Arias
I really looked forward to this album's release. It was worth the wait, I was not disappointed.
This album in my opinion, contains Katherine's best vocal to date. The vocal production is free and unhurried, giving the whole album a very relaxed feel. I really like all the repetoire chosen, my own personal favourites include: Goodall's "The Lord Is My Shepherd"; "Down to the River To Pray" "Ave Maria" and "May The Good Lord Bless You and Keep You".
Rating: - A Nice Album
Being a Katherine fan, a lady friend bought me this CD for my 61st birthday. It is quite enjoyable though, with the best tracks being In Paradism; Silent Night; amd Agnus Dei. I am sure katherine fans will have their own favourites though. The only disappointment for me was her rendering of Abide With Me. It didnt sound right somehow, maybe I have been spoiled by Lesley Garrett's version which I heard a few years back. Katherine's voice, beautiful it is, didnt bring it over well enough for me. Still, ... Read More
Rating: - Same again...
...and again and again.
There is no progression in her selection or style. She is just a singer of songs and after six albums of the same thing words like staid, formula and predictable come easily to mind.
This album is a setp backwards and the most deflating of the lot...a re-affirmnent of formula over progression. Maybe the change of record label may stir something but as it stands she will be successful, talented, rich and very dull. Surely dull is the most damning criticism ... Read More
Rating: - Strictly Grannie Fodder
Only Jeff Buckley brought anything wonderful to Hallelujah, and the song should be left well alone. And since when is the theme to Vicar Of Dibley a 'sacred aria'? OK, it is an arrangement of Psalm 23, but I can't listen to this without laughing. As prettily as Ms Jenkins sings, I'm afraid this album is for grannies only. Wish I hadn't been subjected to any of it.
Rating: - Soft, nice and combined with a very worm voice
I have as well listened to as created sacred music. This album is so easy to listen to and Kathrine Jenkins very nice and warm voice give this music its right caracter.
- Katherine Jenkins - Sacred Arias
- A Nice Album
- Same again...