This is the discography of New Zealand-born classical crossover singer Hayley Westenra.
Westenra is a Christchurch, New Zealand soprano, classical crossover artist.
Solo studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications(sales thresholds)NZAUSUKUKClassicalUSJPNHayley WestenraReleased: 26 April 2001 Label: Universal Formats: CD 1 — — — — — RMNZ: 5× PlatinumMy Gift to YouReleased: 15 November 2001 Label: Universal Formats: CD 4 — — — — — RMNZ: 3× PlatinumPureReleased: 10 July 2003 Label: Decca Formats: CD 1 7 8 1 70 — RMNZ: 12× Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: 2× PlatinumOdysseyReleased: 8 August 2005 Label: Decca Formats: CD, digital download 1 21 10 1 — — RMNZ: 3× Platinum BPI: GoldTreasure (as Celtic Treasure in the US, Canada and AUS)Released: 26 February 2007 Label: Decca Formats: CD, digital download 1 47 9 1 184 — RMNZ: 2× Platinum BPI: SilverHayley Sings Japanese SongsReleased: 23 June 2008 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download — — — — — 10Hayley Sings Japanese Songs 2Released: 17 March 2009 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download — — — — — 16Winter Magic (as Christmas Magic in NZ and AUS)Released: 30 September 2009 Label: Decca / Universal Formats: CD, digital download 20 — 95 9 — —Paradiso (with Ennio Morricone)Released: 18 April 2011 Label: Decca / Universal Formats: CD, digital download 1 — 13 1 — —RMNZ: GoldHushabyeReleased: 14 June 2013 Label: Decca / Universal Formats: CD, digital download 14 — 35 — — —
Compilations and other albums YearAlbum titleNotesRegion2000Walking in the AirWestenra's debut CD; very limited public release around Christchurch, NZ (mostly a memento for family and friends; self-released, in 2 varieties: one of 70 copies as Hayley Dee Westenra, the other of 1000 copies).New Zealand2004Wuthering HeightsReferred to as a mini-album in her discography.Japan2006Odyssey 2nd editionSecond edition of Odyssey that contains several new tracks.UK2006CrystalCompiled with tracks from Odyssey and Pure; also known in Japan as Classical Favorites.Japan2006Hayley WestenraA self-titled compilation album comprising tracks from Odyssey and Pure.Asia2007The Best of Hayley WestenraCompiled with tracks from Treasure and Odyssey.Japan2007PrayerA film-themed compilation that contains songs that Westenra has sung for movies and media and songs that were not previously released in Japan.Japan2008River of Dreams: The Very Best of Hayley WestenraWestenra's first European greatest hits compilation that compiled tracks from Treasure, Odyssey and Pure with a few newly recorded tracks. The NZ special edition of this album contains a bonus CD. The album peaked at No. 2 on the UK Classical Chart, No. 24 on UK Albums Chart and 13th on the New Zealand Albums Chart. It was certified Platinum in NZ and Silver in the UK.UK and New Zealand2009Winter Magic (Japanese: Fuyu No Kagayaki – Koibito Tachi No Pure Voice; 冬の輝き – 恋人たちのピュア・ヴォイス)Japanese special edition of Winter Magic that was released in Asia to coincide with her 2009 tour of Japan. Japan2010The Best of Pure VoiceJapan limited offer; the album reached 7th on the "Western Pop Chart of Taiwan" and reached the "Hollywood Charts" in 2010.Japan2012The Best – Hayley Sings Japanese SongsCompiled with greatest hits from her Japanese albums. Featuring covers of popular songs in Japan. Includes a few newly recorded covers.Japan2014The BestOriginally released in Japan on 26 March 2014; her second release of greatest hits in Asia; in two editions, regular and limited.Japan
DVDs YearDVD titleNotes2004Live From New ZealandA live HD video album (DVD) and PBS Great Performances special, recorded in St. James Theatre, Wellington. The DVD consists Westenra's live songs, mostly from Pure2008On Tour To Northern IrelandA documentary film which was supported by UNICEF due to Westenra's charity choices and covers Westenra's 2008 tour to Northern Ireland. After 2010, the sales of the DVD turned withdrew for some reasons
with Celtic Woman Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications(sales thresholds)US2007 Celtic Woman: A New Journey Released: 30 January 2007 Label: Manhattan Formats: CD, DVD 4 RIAA: Gold RIAA: 2× Platinum (DVD)
Singles and EPs
Singles YearSingle titleRegion2003"Amazing Grace"Japan2005"Wiegenlied"Japan2009"Tsubomi"Japan2009"Nemunoki no Komori Uta"Japan
EPs YearEP titleRegion2004WiegenliedJapan2004Amazing GraceJapan
Contributions YearFeatured inNotes2003Russell Watson 'The Voice'Sang "I Dreamed a Dream" and a duet with Watson on the song "Pokarekare Ana"2004Nussknacker und Mausekönig SoundtrackSang "Peaches and Creamy World"2005Mulan II SoundtrackSang "Here Beside Me"2005The Merchant of Venice SoundtrackSang "Bridal Ballad"2005Lilo & Stitch 2Sang "Always"2005The Choirboys The ChoirboysSang Do You Hear What I Hear? with The Choirboys2005Aled Jones The Christmas AlbumSang Silent Night with Aled Jones2006The New World soundtrackSang "Listen to the Wind" and some other vocals and scores2007Celtic Woman A New JourneyJoined the group and sang "The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun", "Over the Rainbow", "Beyond the Sea", "The Last Rose of Summer", "Spanish Lady", "Mo Ghile Mear" and "You Raise Me Up". She soloed "Scarborough Fair" and "Lascia ch'io pianga".2007West Side StorySang the part of Maria for the album's 50th anniversary and the album nominated for 2007 Grammy Award2007Endless OceanVarious songs of her featured in the game, including "Prayer" and "Pokarekare Ana", etc.2007Flood SoundtrackSang the theme song, "Flood".2007Jekyll soundtrackPerformed the vocals for the series' theme song.2007Helmut Lotti The CroonersSang "There's a Sparkle in Your Eyes" with Helmut Lotti2007Russell Watson Outside InSang "Time to Say Goodbye" in a duet with Watson2007Ryōichi Hattori Tanjo 100 Shunen Kinen Tribute AlbumSang "Shirobara – White Rose"2008Mike Oldfield Music of the SpheresSang "On My Heart" and "On My Heart (reprise)"2008Mario Frangoulis PassioneSang "Be My Love" in a duet with Frangoulis2008Jonathan AnsellTenor at the MoviesSang "Un Giorno Per Noi" from Romeo And Juliet with Ansell2008Blake Where Do We Go from Here? (Japan release)Sang "Where Do We Go from Here" with the band Blake2008Songs of PraiseSang "Abide With Me", from her album Treasure2008Shadows From The SkyFull-length movie being filmed in Northern Ireland, England, and Australia, scheduled for release in 2015. Hayley plays herself, and portions of her 2008 Northern Ireland concert are included.2009Paul Potts PassioneSang "Sei Con Me" in a duet with Potts2009Nativity! soundtrackSang "Silent Night" from Winter Magic and "One Night, One Moment"2009Lee Mead Nothing Else MattersSang "When The Stars Go Blue" with in a duet with Mead2009Lesbian Vampire Killers soundtrackPerformed various vocalizes and themes2009various artists Bandaged togetherSang "All You Need Is Love"2009United Artists We Will Remember ThemSang "We Will Remember Them" along with the United Artists2009Ronan Keating Winter SongsSang "It's Only Christmas" in a duet with Keating2010Karl Jenkins GloriaSang the solo in "I'll Make Music"2010The Central Band of the Royal Air Force Reach for the SkiesSang Danny Boy2010We Will Remember Them Words & Music For RemembranceSang "The Future" and "They Tell Me" as spoken vocals2010Karl Jenkins The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace – 10th Anniversary Special EditionSang "For the Fallen", set to the poem by Laurence Binyon.2010Junichi Inagaki Otoko to onna 3Sang "Olivia wo kikinagara" with Junichi Inagaki2011André Rieu And the Waltz Goes OnSang "Dreaming of New Zealand"2012Gary Barlow and The Commonwealth Band SingSang "Amazing Grace" and the album earned notable peaks on multiple charts2014The Gypsy Queens Lost in the MusicSang "Parole Parole" with the band2015Plácido Domingo My ChristmasSang "Loving Christmas With You" in a duet with Domingo
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