“Resonate” from Sarah Class

Sarah Class may be best known to the classical crossover community due to her collaboration with Hayley Westenra, and various composition credits for TV and film soundtracks including “War of the Roses” “Henry’s Palaces” “The Meerkats” and more.

Given her incredible catalog, it is unsurprising that the first track on “Resonate” is one of her own compositions. “Rhythm of the Earth (Terra Carta Theme)” has been the soundtrack for the HRH Prince of Wales Recovery Plan and is evocative of nature and new beginnings. She has a gift for weaving movement and aching melody together as shown beautifully by the piano and cello in the title track “Resonate.” “Wolfgang & Constanze” takes listeners back to a time of romance.

With “Blackbird” Sarah moves into the modern, her soothing piano as the common thread tying the worlds together. Her voice is different than many in crossover; there is an earthiness and maturity to it, unmarred by operatic affectations.  “I Am Ocean” shows off her range and on “Bright Eyes” unique vocal phrasing.

“Resonate” as an album stands out in the variety it offers listeners as is contrasted by the beginning and end track. The first is fully orchestrated with added choir and the final, piano alone. The best albums keep listeners engaged from beginning to end and “Resonate” does just that.

Not to be missed 8/10 ★★★★★★★★☆☆

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Natasha Barbieri, Editor

Editor

Creator of Classical Crossover Magazine. For Natasha music has always been closely tied to her faith. At age 18, Natasha made her opera debut playing the part of the mother in Menotti’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ with the Eastern Festival Opera. At 20, she was a winner of the 2011 Young Artist Competition at Andrews University. Natasha graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music. Natasha has released a series of Holiday singles “A Place Called Home” (2020), “One Little Boy,” and “The Perfect Year” (2021). In 2021, she was nominated for the ‘Future Classic Women Awards’ show on Men’s & Women’s Radio Station. Natasha is the creator and editor of ‘Classical Crossover Magazine’ a venture that has allowed her to interview many of the top stars in the genre including Sarah Brightman, Celtic Woman, Mirusia, Paul Potts, and more. During the covid-19 pandemic, she created an online concert series for the magazine that has seen her perform in the same line-up as Alex Sharpe, Lucy Kay, Barbara Padilla, Classical Reflection, and more on the virtual stage. In 2022, Natasha was included on the charity album “Stars of Classical Crossover: Christmas” in benefit of the Wallace & Gromit Children’s Charity.