The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #69629   Message #1191823
Posted By: Helen
22-May-04 - 11:25 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Bach's Melodies in Popular Music
Subject: RE: Origins: Bach's Melodies in Popular Music
Talking of classical music (slightly off topic because not specifically about Bach) there are two Cd's to look out for.

One is by a young New Zealand woman called Hayley Westenra. I have only heard one track which is a song based on one part of Vivaldi's four Seasons. She has a crystal-pure voice and it is a joy to hear.

The other "crossover" CD I have heard some tracks from is by Maggie & Katie Noonan, an Oz mother & daughter. Maggie is an opera singer, and Katie has been in a couple of rock groups called George, and Elixir, both of which are pushing the boundaries of modern popular music.

Helen