Kathleen Procter-Moore (Mezzo Soprano)

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1. The Last Rose OF Summer
2. You’re Still You
3. O Mio Babbino Caro
4. The Prayer (with Andrew Pryor)
5. Carrickfergus
6. My Heart Will Go On
7. All I Ask Of You (with Andrew Pryor)
8. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
9. Habanera
10. Marble Halls
11. Dust In the Wind
    
12. Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro) (with AndrewPryor)

Special Guest artist on this Cd is Tenor Andrew Pryor.  Andrew is the founder member of "The Ten Tenors".

I am very honoured to have sung these duets with him. He truly has a most magnificent Voice.

Whilst in some terms From the Heart sounds like a tried and true formula that has been done to death by every recording artist since Adam was a boy, this album has been put together with great thought and inspiration from years of performance in everything from Classical Opera and Gilbert and Sullivan to Cabaret and Jazz.

Each song has a special meaning and a memory that has helped to create the person that I am today; and with this album I invite you into my heart to share with me a journey.

Well I suppose the journey begins with being born and growing up in Scotland. As we walk life’s paths its funny how we seem to drift back to our roots and I suppose is where my passion began with celtic music.  The particular tracks on this album such as Carrickfergus and The Last Rose of Summer fill me with thoughts and images of my childhood and the mystery and tradition of my Celtic heritage.

After Leaving Scotland and settling in Western Australia I first contracted to The Western Australian Opera Company where I performed many roles.  From there into broadcasting with The ABC and the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra then onto the Australian Opera Company where I performed both in Australia and toured throughout the world with performers such as Joan Sutherland and Joan Carden, Donald Smith and James Morris, and Maestro Richard Bonynge

Songs such as Habanera and O Mio Babbino Caro are favourites from this era and remind me of the experience and at various times the awe that I felt at being a part of such majesty in the production of some of the greatest operas ever written.  The raw emotion that these types of pieces evoke is fresh still today as I recreate these pieces for you.

After deciding to call it a day with large scale productions ( I think I needed to find myself again, to rediscover who I am as a person) I coached for a bit then started to dabble in a variety of types of musical theatre including Gilbert and Sullivan.  I also branched out into alternative styles including Celtic and Jazz.

Whilst this time of my life brought me great happiness and personal satisfaction, it was the great lessons it taught me; the realisation of how precious life is and how important are the people we surround ourselves with on a daily basis. It also taught me how important music is and how it can define our lives and our moods.  It can delineate the expressions of our very souls and project that image through its delivery; such is how great music is made.

I have experienced many things in my life and this album is but a snapshot into the world I have seen and the world we can all be a part of if only we would open our hearts and let it in.

Kathleen

 Pure Genius!!!!!!

Reviewer: NazB   

This CD is great totally stuck in my head after listening to it.she is a pure genius!!!!!!!!!!!!

 If you haven't bought this CD it should be the top on your list
Reviewer: Elsa Prouse
This is one of the best CD's I have bought in a long time. I had the pleasure of hearing Kathleen live with the Gold Coast Philharmonic and she is even better live. A true Diva she is a fantastic performer and you should buy this Cd as you will never tire of listening to it.

 Welcome the stage!
Reviewer: Glenda Pokarier
What a privilege to have Kathleen sing so beautifully for me. This recording truly represents her magnificent voice and versatility. Her angelic voice evokes and inspires me. Combined with Andrew Pryor, the heavens literally open.

 The songs were so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes
Reviewer: Bronnie
I bought this Cd for my mum and after listening to it had to get another one for myself as I was thrilled . I gave it to her early has she has been a little down lately (they have just moved house and it took a lot out of her) SHE SAID SOME OF THE SONGS WHERE SO BEAUTIFUL THAT IT BROUGHT TEARS TO HER EYES. Even Dad enjoyed it and he is a country and western fan only...Johnny Cash, say no more!! Thank you very much, I wish you every success with your album.

 A truly Wonderful CD - You Must Have One
Reviewer: Sally Mischefski... - New Zealand
What a wonderful CD it is.The songs you have choosen are so delightful, im not usually a great listenier of the classical but i found these so entrancing i play it at night when going to bed and take it with me in the car when traveling,i like to have it reasonably loud in the car, but softer in the bedroom, dont want to keep the neighbours awake..I see you have done another one, i hope my daughter will send me a copy... There are some lovely songs in the Phantom of the Opera hopefully you will include some of them in the new CD.. Once again many thanks for giving me so many hours of pleasure with your "Kathleen From The Heart"..May you always walk in the white light of love... regards Sally Mischefski...

 An truly amazing debut album - Kathleen is singing from the heart
Reviewer: Gold Coast Sun
This is a truly unique debut album from classical vocalist Kathleen Procter-Moore which unites popular classics with her Celtic heritage in Songs like Carrickfergus. Kathleen is an artist who flows freely between classical, opera, cabaret, jazz and contemporary pop. The CD was recorded by Gold Coast producer and composer Justin Boundy in his Tweed Heads Studio. Justin captures the mysterious qualities of Kathleen's voice while using state-of-the-art recording techniques to produce something that is truly exceptional. This CD incorporates favourites such as The Prayer performed in a duet with founding member of the Ten Tenors, Andrew Pryor. There's also Enya's Marble Halls, the everpopular Dust In The Wind and a selection from Phantom of the Opera. This Cd is must buy showing Kathleen's wonderful voice in popular songs.

 Soulfully Uplifting!
Reviewer: Alison Marie
'From the Heart' is truly uplifting. The wonderful soulful voice of Kathleen is both joyous and liberating. A sheer delight!

 Kathleen seldom fails to deliver - This is a great debut album
Reviewer: Sarah Stewart - Beaudesert Times
With this debut album on the shelves and another in the works, Kathleen is cementing her place in the musical world. A renowned opera singer whose career has spanned many years, Kathleen has built up a reputation she seldom fails to deliver on. This CD is described as a state of the art recording that flows so freely from one genre to another transitioning easily. Each song was carefully chosen and she incorporates favourites such as 'The Prayer' which she performs in an outstanding duet with Andrew Pryor, founding member of The Ten Tenors. Her wonderful interpretations of 'Carrickfergus', and 'Dust In the Wind' are just some some of the wonderful tracks on this album. This album is a MUST HAVE.

 This album has truly touched my heart - fantastic
Reviewer: Nan
I love this Cd. I play it all the time and can't turn it off so you could say I am hooked on it and can't wait to hear her new one. I am undergoing chemo and I play it in the car on the way to my treatment. Kathleen's beautiful voice and music has really helped cope with my illness and I thoroughly recommend to anyone.

 Truely Unique
Reviewer: Darrin Larney
Such a unique approach, Kathleen has taken possession of this music and has badged it as her own. Even the classic tracks have an element of her creativity. Dust in the Wind is quite simply stunning, I dont think I have heard anyone do it better. This is one album you just have to have.

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 The Prayer (With Andrew Pryor)