Ultimate Collection

Katherine Jenkins (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 3, 2010)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca U.S.
• ASIN: B002FWYL5G
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,140 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2009 collection from the world's favorite mezzo-soprano. From the crossovers of Cohen's 'Hallelujah' to the straight operatic conventions of Puccini's 'O Mio Babbino Caro', Jenkins proves that she is nothing if not versatile. Her lengthy career has also seen such highlights as a version of 'Time To Say Goodbye' (originally made famous by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman) and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Music Of The Night', from his Phantom Of The Opera musical. Throughout this collection, it is Jenkins' maturity beyond her years that impresses most in performance. Decca. 2009.

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great selection of Katherine's music for Decca, November 10, 2009

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Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

Although Katherine Jenkins recorded six albums for Decca, this collection draws heavily on just three of them, these being Second Nature, Living A Dream and Serenade. It would be fair to say that these were the albums that really established Katherine's reputation following her promising debut album, which isn't represented here at all.

It's possible to argue what should have been included. The compilers had a hard job in selecting seventeen tracks that represent the best of Katherine's Decca music. No doubt the selection was influenced by the need to ensure that the album qualified for inclusion in the classical music charts, as all but one of her earlier albums did. This may explain the absence of Katherine's exquisite covers of We'll meet again, You'll never walk alone and Amazing grace, to name but three popular songs that I would like to have seen included. But I am pleased that Decca chose to include Don't cry for me Argentina. This was not included on Living A Dream , but it was included in a deluxe edition of the same album. I decided not to pay the premium price for just that track and one other. There's also a deluxe edition of this collection, Katherine Jenkins: The Ultimate Collection / Special Edition, containing a second CD featuring eight live tracks, but again I opted for the standard edition.

Whether this truly is the ultimate collection of her music, this compilation certainly provides a great introduction to the music of Katherine Jenkins.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Katherine Jenkins Ultimate Collection, January 8, 2011

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tech guy "tech guy" (small town, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

I like Katherine Jenkins and have all of her older albums so I almost skipped getting this one. However, I am glad that I ended up getting the album. There are 3 new songs on it. The album is quite enjoyable. Note: There are two versions of this album. One has 14 songs and one has 17 songs. If you want the new music, get the one with 17 songs. This collection is more "show tunesy" than some of her more classically themed albums. Highly recommended.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Katherine Jenkins Ultimate Collection, October 26, 2010

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Lisa "head cook" (NOVA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

Miss Jenkins has a great voice. I love this CD! Hope to hear more from Miss Jenkins in the future.