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The Opera Babes are a crossover classical music duo, consisting of Karen England (born 1974), mezzo soprano, and Rebecca Knight (born 1970), soprano.
The duo came to wide attention when they sang "Un bel dì vedremo" (from the opera Madame Butterfly) on television sports programmes, beginning in 2002. In addition to performing with major orchestras in Britain and touring with their own shows, they released their first album, Beyond Imagination in 2002 and their second album, Renaissance, in 2006.

There's more to the Opera Babes than what meets the eye. Yes, they're blonde and attractive, and they favor slinky outfits emblazoned with animal prints. But mezzo Karen England and soprano Rebecca Knight bring plenty of substance along with their style. They're serious musicians whose aim it is to attract a wider and younger audience to a medium they love. Their goal, England says, is "to make opera and classical music less intimidating." As such, this debut album offers an assortment of decidedly unconventional versions of popular arias and familiar themes. Selections such as Puccini's "Un Bel Di," Delibes's "Flower Duet," Orff's "O Fortuna," and Verdi's "Vittoria," as well as adaptations of melodies by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Dvorak, among others, boast eclectic arrangements that showcase the diverse imaginations of producers such as Frank Gallagher, Anne Dudley, and Jim Steinman. But regardless of the setting, the clear, bright voices of England and Knight always shine through. Purists and hard-liners may not take to the duo's somewhat freewheeling approach, but open-minded listeners will surely discover that "serious" music can be fun. New Age Voice (01/03, p.12) - "...The OperaBabes are revitalizing a dying art form, making opera cool again for a whole new generation..." Recorded in London, England and New York, New York. #1 On U.K.Classical Chart. Incl.Official World Cup Theme Operababes: Rebecca Knight, Karen England. Producers include: Jon Cohen, Noely, Anne Dudley, Frank Gallagher, Jim Steinman, Avi Geller. 


1   One Fine Day
Conductor [Millenia Strings], Orchestrated By – Cliff Masterson
Drums – Kodō
Engineer [Assistant] – Drew Griffiths
Leader [Millenia Strings] – Everton Nelson
Orchestra – Millennia Strings
Recorded By, Recorded By [Orchestral] – Adam Brown
2:55 
2   Sempre Ricordo
Conductor [The London Session Orchestra] – Wyn Griffiths
Orchestrated By – Noely
5:20 
3   There's A Place
Bass – Peter Hajiof
Choir – Maida Vale Singers
Percussion – Luis Jardim
Performer [Maida Vail Singers Chorus Master] – Christopher Dee
Piano – Jon Cohen
4:34 
4   Beyond Imagination
Engineer [Assistant] – Alex Goalen
Guitar – Ivor Goldberg
Piano – Jon Cohen
4:58 
5   O Fortuna 2:50 
6   Lakmé H₂O "Flower Duet"
Engineer [Assistant] – Alex Goalen
4:00 
7   Ebben? ...Ne Andrὀ Lontano
Conductor [The London Session Orchestra] – Wyn Griffiths
Orchestrated By – Alfredo Catalani
3:39 
8   You Live On In My Heart
Guitar – Ivor Goldberg, Mitch Dalton
Orchestrated By – Noely
Piano – Dave Hartley
3:49 
9   Chanson Bohéme
Guitar – Juan Martin
Mastered By – Bob Schilling
Orchestrated By – Georges Bizet
Percussion – Paul Clarvis
4:24 
10   Remember Me
Bass – Laurence Cottle
Guitar – John Parricelli
Keyboards, Programmed By – Richard Cottle
Keyboards, Programmed By, Mixed By – Wayne Wilkins
Percussion – Paul Clarvis
3:34 
11   Stranger In Paradise 4:18 
12   Ode II Joy
Guitar – John Parricelli
Keyboards, Programmed By – Richard Cottle
3:44 
13   1001 Nights
Percussion – Frank Ricotti
3:02 
14   Barcarolle
Arranged By [Choir] – Frank Gallagher
2:44 
15   Lakmé H₂O (Vibe Tribe Mix)
Conductor [City Strings Orchestra] – Nick Ingman
Orchestra – City Strings Orchestra
Producer – Avi Geller
2:49 
16   Ave Maria 3:58 
17   Vittoria! (Aida 2002)
Choir – Maida Vale Singers
Engineer [Assistant] – Michael McCoy
Keyboards – Jeff Bova
Mastered By – Terry Gillis
Performer [Maida Vale Singers Chorus Master] – Christopher Dee
Producer – Jim Steinman
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Steve Rinkoff
Programmed By – Jon Cohen 3:00

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