” The newest work , and the highlight of the collection, is Canadian composer Keith Bissell’s Hymns of the Chinese Kings. …This CD would be worth acquiring just for Bissell’s sterling song cycle, but most listeners will take pleasure in Whalen’s singing, particularly the Brahms and Puccini. ”
Richard Todd, Ottawa Citizen
Excellent. Really superb. I was really impressed with Tracy’s Whalen’s CD – not only because it was technically excellent, but because her voice was really superb. It’s a very good programme of songs, too. An excellent balance with the pianist and the clarity of the recordings was outstanding. I am very pleased to have such a terrific recording.
J. Bowen, Stage Director, Balliol Opera, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
What a voice! It is a wonderful record of a wonderful voice. The production values I found excellent.
B. Burrell, Markham, Ontario
We have spent many enjoyable hours listening to this CD.
I like the way the music is arranged with songs from the operas then the less familiar Chinese hymns, more songs from the operas and finally the lovely and familiar English folk songs. We also appreciate the helpful liner notes.
The piano playing by Parvaneh Eshghi is beautiful but none of this would work without the superb soprano. Tracy Whalen is wonderful !
B. Hubley, Ottawa, Ontario
I am really impressed with the standard of the recording, and in particular with the quality of Tracy the Voice. I thought that she was in exceptionally fine voice, light and lyrical, and with songs that really suited, and it was altogether an accomplished recording. It was a fine choice of songs, and the piano accompaniment was excellent.
J. Bowen, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Tracy Whalen has done a superb performance of many of my favourite songs. Some I was not familiar with so am pleased to have had my repertoire broadened.
D. Watson, Nepean, Ontario
It’s fantastic! I’ve really enjoyed this CD Beautiful voice, easy listening and music that is very much part of my life. I find myself singing along.
J.Gray, Malvern, England
I have listened to Ancestral Ties numerous times and thoroughly enjoy it. What a beautiful voice and a fine choice of Celtic music.
E. Boynton, Ottawa,Ontario
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Tracy Whalen

Music Collections in Compact Disk Format & Digital Download

Tracy Whalen

A Classical/Folk crossover album containing an eclectic mix of songs. Included are such diverse offerings as the Hymns of the Chinese Kings, Brahms’ Lullaby (Wiegenlied) and a heartfelt version of Danny Boy.

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Ancestral Ties

This is a collection of wonderful folksongs which have stood the test of time. It ranges from humorous ballads to poignant songs of love and love lost.

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Echoes from the Nursery

A delightful collection of nursery rhymes almost entirely dating from the early decades of the 20th century.  Although well known in their day, these compositions have since been largely forgotten.

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