A new album evokes all the colour, emotion and pure joy of the Disney universe as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra reimagines 15 classic themes on 'Disney Goes Classical'.
The record encompasses all the Disney eras; from their Golden Age to the '90s renaissance and into the modern era of CGI animation: 'The Jungle Book' and 'Pinocchio' to Alan Menken's inimitable scores from 'Pocahontas', 'The Little Mermaid', 'Aladdin' and 'Hercules'.Recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios, the album's first single is Matteo Bocelli's rendition of Elton John and Tim Rice's iconic 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' from 'The Lion King'.
"'The Lion King' is one of the most cherished movies from my childhood and to sing the lead song is truly an honour for me," Matteo says.
"Elton John is one of my musical heroes for both his song-writing skills and his unique style. I hope to take some of that influence into the music I'm currently working on, which I hope to share with you soon."
Four-time Grammy-winning American soprano Renée Fleming also features with her beautiful rendition of 'When You Wish Upon A Star' from Pinocchio.
'Disney Goes Classical' will be released 2 October, 2020.
Disney Goes Classical Tracklist
1. 'Overture' from Mary Poppins2. 'How Far I'll Go' from Moana
3. 'A Whole New World' from Aladdin
4. 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' feat Matteo Bocelli from The Lion King
5. 'Almost There' from The Princess and the Frog
6. 'Go The Distance' from Hercules
7. 'Colours Of The Wind' from Pocahontas
8. 'When She Loved Me' from Toy Story 2
9. 'The Bare Necessities' from The Jungle Book
10. 'Part Of Your World' feat Kaori Muraji from The Little Mermaid
11. 'Beauty And The Beast' from Beauty and the Beast
12. 'I See The Light' from Tangled
13. 'Let It Go' from Frozen
14. 'Reflection' from Mulan
15. 'When You Wish Upon A Star' feat Renée Fleming from Pinocchio
