Name: Encore by Russell Watson
Brand: Russell Watson
SKU: 028947316022
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (112 reviews)

ALBUM

In 2001 this young British tenor became an international phenomenon with his platinum-plus debut album THE VOICE. With that blockbuster recording, he defined himself as the pop-opera crossover sensation of the 21st century. The appropriately titled follow-up ENCORE will likely be regarded with suspicion by those with their feet planted firmly in either the pop or operatic world. Those whose tastes fall somewhere in between are exactly the folks who've already made him a superstar, and it is for them that ENCORE was made.

Watson tackled material by Ultravox and Simon & Garfunkel amid the arias on THE VOICE, so it's no great shock to hear him taking on the Joe Cocker hit "You are So Beautiful" and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" (which sounds like it's been out there waiting for Watson for years). The really striking thing is how comfortable and convincing he sounds both on these pop-oriented tunes and on such operatic chestnuts as "O Solo Mio" and "Ave Maria." It's important to note that Watson did begin his career as a pop singer, but no one has ever straddled the great stylistic divide quite so successfully as he does on ENCORE.

1. Verdi: Nabucco / Act 3 - Va, pensiero

by Russell Watson, Neil Jason, Bashiri Johnson, The Metro Voices, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Dodd

Primary Artist: Bashiri Johnson
Neil Jason
Nicholas Dodd
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson
The Metro Voices; Main Performer
Performer: Russell Watson; Performer
Tenor: Russell Watson; Performer
Choir/chorus: The Metro Voices; Ensemble
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Nicholas Dodd
Nick Patrick; Composer
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi; Composer
Conductor: Nicholas Dodd; Conductor
Author: Temistocle Solera; Production
Producer: Nick Patrick
Russell Watson; Production
Recording Producer: Nick Patrick
Russell Watson; Production
Translation: Mino Vergnaghi; Production

2. Volare (Nel blu, dipinto di blu)

by Russell Watson, Neil Jason, John Parricelli, Bashiri Johnson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Dodd

Primary Artist: Bashiri Johnson
John Parricelli
Neil Jason
Nicholas Dodd
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Composer: Domenico Modugno; Composer
Author: Francesco Migliacci
Domenico Modugno; Production
Producer: Russell Watson
Nick Patrick; Production
Recording Producer: Russell Watson
Nick Patrick; Production

3. Nothing Sacred (aka Is Nothing Sacred)

by Russell Watson

Primary Artist: Russell Watson; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Steinman; Composer
Lyricist: Jim Steinman; Composer
Author: Don Black; Production

4. The Prayer

by Russell Watson, Lulu, London Session Orchestra, Nick Ingman

Flute: Dirk Campbell; Performer
Primary Artist: London Session Orchestra
Lulu
Nick Ingman
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Keyboard: Paul Wickens
Richard Cottle; Performer
Performer: Paul Wickens
Andy Findon
Dirk Campbell
Richard Cottle; Performer
Tin Whistle: Richard Cottle; Performer
Whistle: Andy Findon; Performer
Composer: David W. Foster
Carole Bayer Sager; Composer
Lyricist: Carole Bayer Sager
David W. Foster; Composer
Producer: Nick Patrick
Russell Watson; Production
Recording Producer: Nick Patrick
Russell Watson; Production
Translation: Tony Renis
Alberto Testa; Production

5. Di Capua, Mazzucchi: 'O sole mio

by Russell Watson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Dodd

Performer: Russell Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Nicholas Dodd
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Tenor: Russell Watson; Performer
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Nicholas Dodd
Nick Patrick; Composer
Composer: Alfredo Mazzucchi
Eduardo Di Capua; Composer
Lyricist: Alfredo Mazzucchi
Eduardo Di Capua; Composer
Conductor: Nicholas Dodd; Conductor
Author: Giovanni Capurro; Production
Producer: Nick Patrick
Russell Watson; Production
Recording Producer: Nick Patrick
Russell Watson; Production

6. Gounod, J.S. Bach: Ave Maria

by Russell Watson, Chamber Choir Of St. Catherine's, Bramley, Guildford, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Dodd

Primary Artist: Chamber Choir Of St. Catherine's, Bramley, Guildford
Nicholas Dodd
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Performer: Russell Watson; Performer
Tenor: Russell Watson; Performer
Arranger: Nicholas Dodd
Nick Patrick; Composer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Charles Gounod; Composer
Author: Traditional; Production

7. Leoncavallo: Mattinata

by Russell Watson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Dodd

Primary Artist: Nicholas Dodd
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Performer: Russell Watson; Performer
Tenor: Russell Watson; Performer
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Nicholas Dodd
Nick Patrick; Composer
Composer: Ruggiero Leoncavallo
Ruggero Leoncavallo; Composer
Lyricist: Ruggiero Leoncavallo; Composer
Conductor: Nicholas Dodd; Conductor

8. I Don't Know How I Got By

by Russell Watson, London Session Orchestra, William Hayward

Primary Artist: London Session Orchestra
Russell Watson
William Hayward; Main Performer
Composer: Diane Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Diane Warren; Composer

9. Fisher: You Are So Beautiful

by Russell Watson, Neil Jason, Richard Cottle, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nick Ingman

Primary Artist: Neil Jason
Nick Ingman
Richard Cottle
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Performer: Russell Watson; Performer
Tenor: Russell Watson; Performer
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Billy Preston
Bruce Carleton Fisher; Composer
Conductor: Nick Ingman; Conductor
Producer: Nick Patrick
Russell Watson; Production
Recording Producer: Nick Patrick
Russell Watson; Production

10. Bernstein: West Side Story - Somewhere

by Russell Watson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Lubbock

Electric Bass: Lawrence Cottle; Performer
Primary Artist: John Lubbock
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Performer: Russell Watson
Lawrence Cottle
Jeremy Lubbock; Performer
Tenor: Russell Watson; Performer
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Leonard Bernstein; Composer
Conductor: John Lubbock; Conductor
Author: Stephen Sondheim; Production
Recording Arrangement: Jeremy Lubbock; Production

11. Puccini: La Bohème / Act 1 - "Che gelida manina"

by Russell Watson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, William Hayward

Primary Artist: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson
William Hayward; Main Performer
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Giacomo Puccini; Composer
Author: Luigi Illica
Giuseppe Giacosa; Production

12. Puccini: Tosca / Act 3 - "E lucevan le stelle"

by Russell Watson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, William Hayward

Primary Artist: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson
William Hayward; Main Performer
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Giacomo Puccini; Composer
Author: Giuseppe Giacosa
Luigi Illica
Victorien Sardou; Production

13. The Magic Of Love

by Russell Watson, Lionel Richie, Jay Berliner, Jeff Bova, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Lubbock

Performer: Lionel Richie
Jeremy Lubbock
Russell Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Jay Berliner
Jeff Bova
John Lubbock
Lionel Richie
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Tenor: Russell Watson; Performer
Vocals: Lionel Richie; Performer
Composer: Walter Afanasieff
Marilyn Bergman
Lionel Richie
Alan Bergman; Composer
Lyricist: Alan Bergman
Marilyn Bergman; Composer
Recording Arrangement: Jeremy Lubbock; Production

14. Bohemian Rhapsody

by Russell Watson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Lubbock

Performer: Russell Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: John Lubbock
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson; Main Performer
Tenor: Russell Watson; Performer
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Conductor: John Lubbock; Conductor

15. Verdi: Aida / Act 1 - "Celeste Aida"

by Russell Watson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, William Hayward

Primary Artist: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Russell Watson
William Hayward; Main Performer
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi; Composer
Author: Auguste Mariette
Antonio Ghislanzoni; Production

16. Where My Heart Will Take Me (Theme from "Enterprise"

by Russell Watson

Primary Artist: Russell Watson; Main Performer
Composer: Diane Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Diane Warren; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Classical, Vocal, Vocal Pop, Classical Crossover, Crossover Classical

Label

Decca

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

Italian
English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 22, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

28947316022

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Encore

1. Verdi: Nabucco / Act 3 - Va, pensiero

2. Volare (Nel blu, dipinto di blu)

3. Nothing Sacred (aka Is Nothing Sacred)

4. The Prayer

5. Di Capua, Mazzucchi: 'O sole mio

6. Gounod, J.S. Bach: Ave Maria

7. Leoncavallo: Mattinata

8. I Don't Know How I Got By

9. Fisher: You Are So Beautiful

10. Bernstein: West Side Story - Somewhere

11. Puccini: La Bohème / Act 1 - "Che gelida manina"

12. Puccini: Tosca / Act 3 - "E lucevan le stelle"

13. The Magic Of Love

14. Bohemian Rhapsody

15. Verdi: Aida / Act 1 - "Celeste Aida"

16. Where My Heart Will Take Me (Theme from "Enterprise"

Technical Specifications

Encore

Product information

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1. Verdi: Nabucco / Act 3 - Va, pensiero

2. Volare (Nel blu, dipinto di blu)

3. Nothing Sacred (aka Is Nothing Sacred)

4. The Prayer

5. Di Capua, Mazzucchi: 'O sole mio

6. Gounod, J.S. Bach: Ave Maria

7. Leoncavallo: Mattinata

8. I Don't Know How I Got By

9. Fisher: You Are So Beautiful

10. Bernstein: West Side Story - Somewhere

11. Puccini: La Bohème / Act 1 - "Che gelida manina"

12. Puccini: Tosca / Act 3 - "E lucevan le stelle"

13. The Magic Of Love

14. Bohemian Rhapsody

15. Verdi: Aida / Act 1 - "Celeste Aida"

16. Where My Heart Will Take Me (Theme from "Enterprise"

Technical Specifications