The 'Ultimate' Classical Crossover List

A Listmania! list by Nicola Jarvis (Herts, UK)
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Eden
1.  Eden by Sarah Brightman
The list author says:
  "Sarah Brightman is the queen of crossover.  Eden is considered her best album to date by many.  She has a soft voice one minute - then a huge one the next.  You find the haunting 'Deliver Me' on here."
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.52
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

I Believe My Heart
2.  I Believe My Heart by Keedie
The list author says:
  "Keedie has an extraordinary voice.  She has such passionate delivery, and this is a wonderful eclectic album filled with arias, pop songs and original material."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Best of Vanessa Mae
3.  The Best of Vanessa Mae by Vanessa-Mae
The list author says:
  "Vanessa has come a long way from 'The Violin Player', this 'Best of' has it all including the beautiful 'I'm A Doun'."
£7.39   Used & New from: £3.90
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Pure
4.  Pure by Hayley Westenra
The list author says:
  "Hayley reached her peak with this album.  She has a stunning unique voice - she isn't the most diverse artist and every album seems to be the same, but she really hit the nail with this one."
£5.38   Used & New from: £0.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Living A Dream
5.  Living A Dream by Katherine Jenkins
The list author says:
  "An opera snob's nightmare.  There is a lot of room for improvement with Katherine, she is not as good as her peers, but stil deserves her place.  She is the whole package, a bit of an all-rounder."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

By Your Side
6.  By Your Side by Becky Jane Taylor
The list author says:
  "Becky is hardly known at all within the UK, which is a shame; she started her career at the West End.  This is a standout album with very good arrangements and it has a quite original tracklisting."
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Beyond Imagination
7.  Beyond Imagination by Operababes
The list author says:
  "An okay album.  It has some original and interesting arrangements of our well loved arias."
£8.95   Used & New from: £0.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Best Days
8.  Best Days by Amy Nuttall
The list author says:
  "This is quite good actually.  She has a thin operatic voice, but the material, arrangement and charm pulls this album through.  I'm sad to see that a follow-up album has not occured."
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Russell Watson /Amore Musica
9.  Russell Watson /Amore Musica by Russell Watson
The list author says:
  "Russell's best album in my opinion.  It's a lot more personal and heart-felt than the commerical churned previous albums.  Some great original material here and has a lovely voice for pop."
£4.44   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Awake
10.  Awake by Josh Groban
The list author says:
  "His latest offer is my personal favourite, though it's his most poppy one to date.  He has a beautiful textured baritone voice, and songs like 'You Are Loved' and 'February Song' are to die for!"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.24
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Moving On
11.  Moving On by Myleene Klass
The list author says:
  "She's not that great on the piano; adequate, but underwhelming as a classical pianist, but like other albums on this list, the arrangements and atmosphere easily pull this album through."
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G4
12.  G4 by G4
The list author says:
  "G4's albums have been a hit and miss, and if you are interested, I'd suggest this album as it has an eclectic tracklisting and is quite good.  Avoid their third album."
£3.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)

Era 2
13.  Era 2 by Era
The list author says:
  "This is one of the best albums I own!  A choir with electric/rock guitar.  I'd very loosely put them under the crossover category - but french composer Eric Levi is behind this choirs melodies"
£7.92   Used & New from: £2.90
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Siempre
14.  Siempre by Il Divo
The list author says:
  "I have not been duped by Il Divo marketing into liking them.  I have one of their albums and don't understand the fuss, but they are one of the biggest acts in the genre and deserve their place here."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Izzy
15.  Izzy by Izzy
The list author says:
  "This singer has done the best rendition of 'Un Bel Di', ever!"
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Masters of Chant / Vol.3
16.  Masters of Chant / Vol.3 by Gregorian
The list author says:
  "Frank Peterson, the man behind Sarah Brightman and Enigma is behind these.  Modern songs given a medieval twist."
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Etterna
17.  Etterna by Emma Shapplin
The list author says:
  "I've never heard such a crystal clear, beautiful voice.  She writes her own material and performs in a classical way with bell like clarity.  Diction is superb."
£14.78   Used & New from: £6.92
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

All Good Things
18.  All Good Things by Sissel
The list author says:
  "Though poppy, this album is one of Sissel's best. If you haven't heard of her she provided those haunting vocals on the Titanic OST."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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In The Hands Of Love
19.  In The Hands Of Love by Vittorio Grigolo
The list author says:
  "This guy appears to have disappeared, but a beautiful voice nonetheless. Has some beautiful songs on here such as 'Bedshaped' and 'Se Tu Non Sei Lei'.  Not a fantastic album, it's just 'okay'."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Aled [Special Edition]
20.  Aled [Special Edition] by Aled Jones
The list author says:
  "No classical crossover list could be without good old Aled.  This albums wins over his others because of the atmospheric 'Vespera'."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amore
21.  Amore by Andrea Bocelli
The list author says:
  "Bocelli isn't an artist I enjoy, however he is one of the most popular classical artists of the moment.  Buy one of his CDs and try to figure out why."
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Cantamus
22.  Cantamus by Cantamus Girls Choir
The list author says:
  "Cantamus has two recordings.  It's vital that you buy both.  This one has a more popular feel with covers such as 'Fix You'.  Their other recording, 'Aurora', was composed by the genius Sarah Class."
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.45
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Cortes
23.  Cortes by Divine
The list author says:
  "A new name for us all.  I have seen him live and he is very good, but his debut is a disappointment.  Predictable standards with sickly arrangements make this album a miss.  Wait for his next CD."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Laced/Unlaced
24.  Laced/Unlaced by Emilie Autumn
The list author says:
  "This is slightly different to all the others on the list.  She is a bit heavier and crosses classical with rock and industrial with her violin.  This album is a must for violin fans."
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Defined
25.  Defined by Amici forever
The list author says:
  "Switched group members more than released albums but that can only make them ever more interesting.  Also have a notable arrangement for 'Nella Fantasia'."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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