Awakening (Music CD)
Grammy-nominated concert violinist Jenny Oaks Baker presents a sweeping collection of moving and inspiring songs in her latest album, Awakening. Her virtuosic playing soars over some of the most epic melodies ever written, including songs like ''O Fortuna'' from Carmina Burana, ''Nessun Dorma'', ''Ode to Joy'', and the spiritual classics ''Nearer, My God, to Thee'', ''I Know That My Redeemer Lives'', and ''Amazing Grace'', featuring collaborative pianist former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Jenny is also joined on this album by Youtube sensation Lexi Walker as well as the orchestral pop male vocal trio GENTRI, with their three-part harmony lending a spectacular counterpoint to Jenny's violin lines. This collection of songs brings Jenny back to her spiritual roots as she celebrates the beauty of gorgeous melodies,uplifting messages, and the elevating power of music.
Track List:
- Awake
- Aria: “Nessun Dorma” (Act III)
- Amazing Grace (featuring Condoleezza Rice)
- O Fortuna
- Nearer My God To Thee
- I Know That My Redeemer Lives
- The Prayer (featuring Lexi Walker)
- Ode To Joy (From Beethoven Symphony No. 9)
- Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (featuring GENTRI)
- Abide With Me
About the Author
Jenny Oaks Baker
Grammy Nominated Artist Jenny Oaks Baker is one of America's most accomplished violinists. She received her Master of Music degree from the renowned Juilliard School in New York City and her bachelor's degree in violin performance from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
She has released twelve albums since 1998. They consistently chart on Billboard, including the #1 spot on the Top Classical Albums chart. Her album Wish Upon a Star earned a nomination for the 54th GRAMMY Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Album.
Jenny Oaks Baker has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and with the Jerusalem Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Utah Symphony, and the internationally acclaimed Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Jenny performed as a first violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra for seven years before resigning to devote more time to her young family. Jenny and her husband Matthew have four children.