Pure is the first internationally published album by Christchurch, New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra. Her previous albums were released only in New Zealand and nearby Australia. This album also received professional consultation from the legendary Sir George Martin who helped to create its "unique appeal". In 2004, it was the highest selling New Zealand Album and so it privileged Hayley with an award from the New Zealand Music Awards of 2004. It was published by the Decca Music Group label in 2003. It was distributed in the United States by Universal Classics in 2004. During its first week of sales it sold 19,068 copies. As of 2007, Pure is the best selling classical album for the 21st century in the UK.
Tracklist:
01. Pokarekare Ana [3:18] 02. Never Say Goodbye (Adapted From 'Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte' By Ravel) [3:13] 03. Who Painted The Moon Black? [3:38] 04. River Of Dreams (Adapted From 'Winter' From Vivaldi's Four Seasons) [4:20] 05. Benedictus [3:49] 06. Hine E Hine [5:06] 07. Dark Waltz [4:19] 08. Amazing Grace [3:40] 09. My Heart And I [4:18] 10. In Trutina (From Orff's Carmina Burana) [2:19] 11. Beat Of Your Heart [3:12] 12. Across The Universe Of Time [3:43] 13. Heavenhine E Hine (Full Extended Mix) [4:10] 14. Wuthering Heights [4:13]
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