River of Dreams - Very Best of [Import]

Hayley Westenra | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 4, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B001BBOSB4
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,210 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #11 in Music > Imports > Broadway & Vocalists
  • #16 in Music > Imports > Pop

Track Listings

1. Pokarekare Ana - Hayley Westenra, Francois Rive, Robbie McIntosh, The Metro Voices, Te Tau Choir, Jenny O'Grady, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Dean

2. River of Dreams (adapted from "Winter")

3. Dell'Amore Non Si Sa - Hayley Westenra, Andrea Bocelli

4. Shenandoah

5. The Water Is Wide

6. Songbird

7. Both Sides Now

8. Ave Maria

9. Benedictus

10. Amazing Grace

11. Danny Boy

12. Summer Rain

13. Never Say Goodbye (Adapted from "Pavane")

14. O mio babbino caro

15. May It Be/Fellowship of The Ring

16. Ave Maria

17. Now Is The Hour (Po Atarau/Haere Ra)

Editorial Reviews

2008 compilation from the New Zealand soprano. From her 2003 debut Pure to 2007's Treasure, this collection highlights the talent and versatility of one of the most recognized voices in modern classical music. Hayley spent her childhood immersing herself in music and theatre. She studied violin, piano and ballet and had appeared in forty amateur stage musicals in Christchurch by the time she was eleven. Since then, she's wowed audiences all around the world with her wonderful voice. Featuring 'Ave Maria', 'Danny Boy', 'Amazing Grace' and 'Never Say Goodbye'- this is a must for all fans. Universal. 2008.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful collection of music, November 4, 2008

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Dunne Paul (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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If you don't have any of Hayley's albums this is the perfect place to start. With tracks from her previous albums Pure, Odyssey and Treasure.
There three new recordings on the album too !
Now Is The Hour in Maori and English was a huge hit worldwide before Music Charts were even invented. This song is worth the price of the album on its own and Hayley's version is beautifully performed.
A delicate interpretation of Songbird, the Christine MacVie classic.
Also a new recording of Ave Maria demonstrating how much Hayley's voice has matured recently.
the album has 17 great songs to soothe the mind and soul

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful young voice, September 2, 2009

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Rev. A. Trethowan (Perth, Western Australia) - See all my reviews
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From the first time I heard Hayley Westenra I was spellbound by the light high and fine voice with very accurate pitch. I descrbed to a friend that she reminded me of both Kiri Te Kanowa, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes as a remarkable voice from the land of the Long White Cloud. After her time with Celtic Woman, Hayley has become confident and professional. The songs on the River of Dreams are rendered with almost a choirboy like purity and simplicity. Both of the Ave Marie's are exceptional and convey a clear movement of the heart. I look forward to the maturity of Hayleys voice and interpretation as she is still very young. My hope is that in a few years she may engage more of the Bell Canto repetiore as she has a voice that could fit this beautifully.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music made beautiful by an angelic voice, June 29, 2009

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Allan T. Nakama - See all my reviews
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First heard her singing with Celtic Woman and was amazed at the beauty of her voice, searched the web for other performances by her and after listening to several I knew I had to get clean recordings. Listen to her singing and become a believer.