February is the month of love. Prepare to be swept away by a collection of enchanting melodies that seamlessly blend the timeless elegance of crossover voices with passionate expressions of love. Whether you’re a die-hard classical music aficionado or a hopeless romantic searching for the perfect soundtrack to accompany your love story, these romantic classical crossover songs are sure to captivate your heart and stir your soul.
All I Ask of You – Sarah Brightman and Michael Ball
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Andrea Bocelli and David Foster
L’Amore Sei Tu (I Will Always Love You) Daniel Emmet
“I Will Always Love You” written by Dolly Parton has been covered in many ways, starting with her own heartfelt version and of course then reaching new heights with Whitney Houston’s icon vocals. Katherine Jenkins later made this a hit in crossover land, and now Daniel Emmet puts his unique tenor stamp on it.
Someone like you – Russell Watson and Lea Salonga
Unchained Melody – Il Divo
“Unchained Melody” has a special place in romantic film soundtracks, playing a memorable part in the pottery scene from “Ghost” starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. It has been reimagined by Il Divo, building to frenzied climax they are celebrated for.
“L’Amore è un Attimo” – Jay Dref and Angelica Volpi
Adding a newer song into this mix of classics, “L’Amore è un Attimo” written by composer Vincenzo Irelli brings together classically trained, Jay Dref and popular Italian singer Angelica Volpi. Their voices match very well, and the song deserves far more attention than it has received.
Stranger in Paradise – John Riesen & Laura Auer
A Thousand Years – Fernando Varela with Jackie Evancho
Perhaps Love – John Denver and Placido Domingo
This Adult Contemporary hit brought folk singer John Denver and opera tenor Placido Domingo together for a hit crossover collaboration. The song is tender and touching.
Le Vie En Rose – Sophie Clarke
Someone You Loved – The Piano Guys
You Are the Reason – Ellen Williams
Love Never Dies – Katherine Jenkins
This melody seems to have been long on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s heart. It was also featured on his “Beautiful Game” score, before coming the central theme for his sequel to the “Phantom of the Opera.” The sequel as a whole has mixed reviews but the central theme is undeniably lovely and interpreted splendidly by Katherine Jenkins in a single to promote the musical.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone anniversary, sharing a tender moment with a loved one, or simply indulging in a moment of musical escapism, these timeless melodies have the power to transcend time and space, uniting listeners in the universal language of love.
We know this list has only scratched the surface of beautiful material available to the crossover fan. So if you are looking for even more beautiful romantic music check our “Love Songs” concert on YouTube and stream our “A Crossover Affair” playlist on Spotify.