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Hayley Westenra

Hayley Westenra grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she first sang "Amazing Grace" on television at age six. Her 2003 debut album "Pure" included a...

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Hayley Westenra's classical crossover from New Zealand

A singer who took Gounod's "Ave Maria" to the pop charts and earned a British Classical BRIT Award.

For a sense of her range, listen to "Ave Maria (J. S. Bach)" and "Summer Fly." They show the classical foundation and the lighter, folk-tinged side she brings to it.

Her version of Gounod's "Ave Maria" on the 2003 album "Pure" became widely known, showing how classical pieces could reach new audiences. She's recorded everything from Bach's "Ave Maria" to "I Dreamed a Dream," blending traditions in a way that's drawn both appreciation and criticism. Songs like "Scarborough Fair" and "Heaven" show that mix of folk and classical elements.

She first sang "Amazing Grace" on television at age six in Christchurch. The "Pure" album brought her recognition, and she went on to release albums like "Treasure" and "Paradiso" while working with artists from Andrea Bocelli to Nigel Kennedy.

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Hayley Westenra grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she first sang "Amazing Grace" on television at age six. Her 2003 debut album "Pure" included a version of Gounod's "Ave Maria" that became widely known, and she later recorded songs like "Pie Jesu" and "Christmas Morning." The album earned her a British Classical BRIT Award.

Her music often blends classical pieces with pop and folk elements, which has drawn both appreciation and some criticism from traditionalists. She has worked with artists including Andrea Bocelli and José Carreras, and her recordings span from Bach's "Ave Maria" to "I Dreamed a Dream" and "Across The Universe Of Time."

Westenra has released several studio albums such as "Treasure," "Winter Magic," and "Paradiso." In performance she has been accompanied by musicians like pianist Simon Trpčeski and violinist Nigel Kennedy.

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