Click on the Image below to play the song God Has Sent To Us One Of His Angels -- Full Of Beauty, Charm and Grace -- Possessing The Voice Of A Heavenly Choir --To Share With Us His Gift Of Music !! Click [ HERE ] to read "Sissel - Her Christian Faith" Click [ HERE ] to read "Sissel - The Spirit Within" Click [ HERE ] to read an interesting article about Sissel Click [ HERE ] to read an "Open Letter" to Sissel Click [ HERE ] to read, "A Glimpse at Norwegian Society" Click [ HERE ] to read an article based on her song, "Free"

This might be Sissel's reaction after viewing these three fabulous "Limited Edition" DVD Collections by her !!

Firstly, we are pleased to offer this Commemorative "Collector's Edition" of the "Reflections Series" that Sissel released in 2019. It is a four disk DVD set consisting of 51 Music Videos and 51 corresponding "Talks" Videos. Please to be taken to the product page for more information and/or to place an order. Secondly, we are VERY pleased to offer this four DVD Commemorative "Collector's Edition" -- "Platinum Treasures", consisting of: "Sissel w. the Tabernacle Choir", "Strålende Jul w. Sissel", and a collection of "Platinum Favorites". Please to be taken to the product page for more information and/or to place an order. Thirdly, we are IMMENSELY pleased to offer this four DVD Commemorative "Collector's Edition" -- "Sissel's World", including original songs with lyrics written by Sissel herself. Please to be taken to the product page for more information and/or to place an order.

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****** I believe that THIS could be Sissel's *** "Life Motto or Mantra" !! ******

"It is NOT the critic who counts, NOT the person who points out how the strong one stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually IN the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short ; who fights and falls and rises to fight again and again. It is to such as this -- who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends themself in a worthy cause -- who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if fails, at least fails while daring greatly. Such a place shall NEVER be with those cold and timid souls, who know neither victory nor defeat !"

The following response was received when I posted the above plaque on Facebook. My reply follows. Christopher Cochran ****** This is from Theodore Roosevelt's famous "Man in the Arena" speech, delivered in 1910, at the Sorbonne in Paris leading up to WW1. In it he argues that credit belongs to those actively striving, not critics who point out mistakes. It highlights that true value lies in daring greatly, despite inevitable errors, rather than being a cold, timid soul observing from the sidelines. It is rather the antithesis of Sissel's beliefs or life motto. An example would be the song Sissel sings, "All Good Things". It is a reflective ballad sometimes associated with songwriter Lene Marlin. It features the key refrain, "All good things come to the one who waits" -- focusing on patience, hope, and resilience It features lyrics like, "Since I never had to fight / I lose easily / Since I never had to fight / I still believe". Just my observation. Al Jenke ****** You state that, "he argues that credit belongs to those actively striving, not critics who point out mistakes. It highlights that true value lies in daring greatly, despite inevitable errors, rather than being a cold, timid soul observing from the sidelines." I certainly do NOT see where this is, "The antithesis of Sissel's beliefs or life motto." As I see it, it IS Sissel's life !! I think that you have made the scope of the message on the plaque FAR too SMALL. In its broader sense, it speaks of the commitment, courage and determination to seize your dream and commit ALL of your life and resources to it - without reserve and in the face of all obstacles - and to follow after and achieve it. This Sissel has MOST certainly done regarding HER dream of singing and her career in music. The reference to "blood, fighting and sweat" certainly need not to be taken literally nor physically ! On the other end, I think that you have made FAR too much of some lyrics from one song that Sissel sang. While Sissel has certainly embraced the qualities of hope, patience, and resilience, she has also embraced the Christian concept of, "You BOTH pray AND act" !! As I stated in one of the pieces that I wrote about her, YES, God has endowed Sissel with a supernatural degree of gifting and talent, but like seeds, they required a GREAT deal of care, cultivation and HARD WORK to grow into the magnificent flower that we witness today. Judging from Sissel's life and what she has shared, I don't think that she would be the fabulous success that she is today if she had just, "sat home, hoped and waited". I can not even begin to imagine the MANY hours that she spent on the road with her singing tours, the MANY hours that she has spent cultivating, developing and refining her various talents and voice. Also, consider the fierce determination that her life represents to maintain her creative freedom to discover, become, and BE who and what she is today !! She has been willing to "fight" to achieve her goals of artistic and personal freedom, and to not be "boxed" into others expectations and visions for her. When there came a conflict, she was even willing to choose her Dream over her Marriage Mystics claim that ALL of Life and Creation consists of two opposing Principles - Fire and Light - and BOTH are essential, but must be held in proper balance. In the "Fire" is determination, energy, firmness, power, and strength. In the "Light" is Creativity, Gentleness, Kindness, Love, Mercy and Tenderness. In Sissel, God has wedded BOTH principles together, acting in harmony, to produce ONE amazing, remarkable woman!! I think that it would be just as false to represent Sissel and her life principle as "sitting meekly, passively and quietly while success was dropped into her lap" as was the "angelic persona" that everyone sought to squeeze her into in her youth, and that she rebelled so strongly against. Sissel stated in one interview that much of what she has achieved has come about because of her willingness to, "step outside of her comfort zone" and face the challenge of the unknown. As I have watched over 500 of her videos and interviews, representing various phases of her career and the "persona" of her life, I have been privileged to witnessed the growth of an amazing woman. Like Jonathan Livingston Seagull, she has "fought the battle" and has ascended from the suffocating valley of mass conformity and mediocrity to fly high above, among the eagles - free and unfettered - over the mountain-tops and among the clouds of creative freedom and self-expression !!

I guess that Sissel is FULL of surprises. As she has constantly asserted, "She isn't willing to be placed in ANY box". Around 1989, when a "big US music producer" offered to make her into a "big star", she told him that she didn't wish to be confined in his "music box". In her early 20's, she broke out of the "angel box" that Norway had placed her into. She told other interviewers that she didn't wish to be confined in the "opera box" nor the "acting box". Around 2008, she broke out from another "box" and reinvented herself as the "jazz singer". As she expressed in her song, "Free" - "If I am allowed to choose, I will follow MY own view" -- or, in other words -- "All that I want is to have the Freedom to be ME -- ALL that God intends for me to be" !! As she has moved into her "golden years" (this is being written in 2026), Sissel is STILL developing, evolving and growing. Her voice has become deeper, richer and more mellow - and her "stage presence" has become a GREAT deal more animated and theatrical. She is continuing to grow in Boldness, Discernment, Spiritual Depth, and Wisdom. As with ANY "organic entity", when it stops growing, it begins to die and decay !! I think that she is a living testimony of our time as to what a person can achieve and be when the creative power within the human soul and spirit - in harmony with the Life and Power of God's Spirit - can be free to express itself. When it is set free from self-appointed (and internal) critics - fear - external expectations - and the stifling and suffocating interference, meddling and restraints of government, (false, man-imposed) religion and society. Sissel has lived her life within the constraints that she talks about in her song "Free". However, she has also cut herself free from the unsolicited criticisms, evaluations, judgments, opinions and restrictions of others as what was correct for HER, or what SHE was (or was not) able and capable of doing. Her life TRULY embodies and reflects the journey and spirit of "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" !! She stands as an Icon and a blazing Star before all of humanity !! She is a role-model that anyone would do well to emulate - man or woman. She has ascended from the suffocating valley of mass mediocrity and enforced religious and social conformity, to fly high among the eagles - free and unfettered - over the mountain-tops and among the clouds of creative freedom and self-expression - where the sun shines with an almost blinding splendor and the air is so fresh, invigorating and sweet that you become intoxicated by it. Among the VERY many remarkable aspects of Sissel's career and life is that all of her massive level of Freedom, Independence, Individuality and Recognition (Success) have been built upon a Christian, Ethical, Moral, Positive foundation - framed with humility, modesty and respect for ALL peoples. She has achieved all that the radical feminists are clattering and protesting for and about, without sacrificing her Femininity, Humanity and God-given Womanhood. Unlike too many who confuse Freedom with Anarchy, Sissel has achieved an astounding degree of personal and professional freedom while remaining a contributing, functioning and responsible member of mainline society. Amazingly, she has achieved almost total freedom of creative self-expression in a career field that today is generally more obsessed with profit and "exposure" than it is with REAL talent and meaningful creative expression. It is stifled and suffocating under a crushing weight of conformity, mediocrity, radical exhibitionism and extremism. She has established her Christian identity within a framework of ethical, personal and moral restraint - without the too-often artificial, false and phony "religious veneer". Her individuality has been established by exploring, discovering and exploiting ALL of the potential that God has placed within her to achieve and become. Instead of polarizing herself from the mainstream of humanity and society with some bizarre "Persona", she has instead uniquely defined and identified who she is by rising to the top as a Magnificent, Radiant and Shining Star that all segments of society can admire, appreciate and emulate. She is equally comfortable in the presence of Royalty and the Cosmopolitan, Sophisticated, Urbane and Wealthy as she is to appear at a concert in a simple long gown and barefoot (as she has done on numerous occasions). Within both her personal and professional life, she has been awarded numerous honors for her humanitarianism as well as for her astounding musical excellence. Within her career as an Artist-Vocalist, she is considered by many music professionals to be a one-of-a kind artist without equal, the likes of which humanity is not likely to see again anytime soon. In addition to ALL of this, she is considered to be an astute business woman who has owned and operated her own media and music production company, "Early Bird Music" since around 2019. All of the songs performed by Sissel in this video have been placed in a seperate collection for your viewing pleasure. To go DIRECTLY to the videos, click [ 'HERE ] !

Sissel - Her Dream and Her Journey Once-Upon-A-Time, in a country called Norway, there lived a young girl with a Great Dream. She dreamt of becoming a Singer. She wanted to sing -- she knew inside that she had to sing !! She followed after her Dream with all of her Heart. She never wanted to be a Star -- she never wanted Fame nor Fortune. All that she wanted to do was that which she loved most -- to sing !! She achieved all of the above -- and so much more !! At her core, Sissel is and always was a dreamer, an explorer, a searcher, a seeker, and a wanderer in heart, mind and spirit - on a "Spiritual Quest". She realizes that something of extreme value has been lost or misplaced - it isn't here anymore, it is missing - and she must search for and find it !! Her life will feel empty, incomplete, unfulfilled - with an aching, longing and yearning crying out inside until it is found. She doesn't know what it is that was lost, when or where it was lost, or even how to begin the search. She only knows that she must search until either she finds it or she dies !! Many believe that it is this quality or "gift" (at least in part) that accounts for Sissel's mesmerizing power over her audience. She charismatically imparts this longing to her listeners, and induces them to feel a "part of her search and her journey". Some, who only speak and understand English, notice this quality far more when she is singing in Norwegian, where they are not distracted by the words of the song. Many sense that this quality was always there in many of the songs that she chooses and in her singing itself - and has grown more intense and prominent as she has matured. They believe that this is a "Spiritual Quest", and not to be fulfilled in nor by any person, place or thing. However, in her "2022 Trilogy", this longing has been personified into the concept of a dearly beloved who has departed to a great distance away. In the first video, "I Rest My Eyes" - Sissel explains that this beloved has gone "far away", and she misses him intensely. In her emptiness and loneliness, she watches and longs for his return. Alas, he doesn't come. In the second video, "The Journey" - she resolves to leave all that she has behind, and go to him. It is a long and dangerous journey - "across the ocean" - and she is ready to undertake this perilous venture in a frail, "sailboat". She isn't mindful of the dangers, nor even of the fact that - when she gets there, she may not find him, he may have chosen another, or he simply does not want her anymore. She only knows, "I must search for my beloved or die of loneliness and a broken heart" !! In the third video, "Home" - she finally arrives on the distant shore, her beloved is there waiting for her, they are reunited and live happily ever after !! Sissel says that, "She loves happy endings" and, God Bless her warm and wonderful heart, that, "She wants everyone to lead a happy, fulfilled life" !! This three-part video series embodies her spiritual odyssey in musical narrative form. Each segment—yearning, departure, reunion—mirrors the soul's pilgrimage from emptiness to fulfillment, blending cinematic storytelling with devotional intensity. "I Rest My Eyes" – embodies the initial loneliness and yearning for the absent beloved, symbolizing the soul's recognition of its emptiness. "The Journey" – enacts the resolve to leave security behind and undertake a perilous voyage in search of fulfillment, regardless of the outcome. "Home" – culminates in joyful reunion, representing the soul's ultimate discovery of its missing half, and the happy ending she champions in life and art. It is definitely true, that we all need a "Dream" or a "Vision" as to what God can and wants to accomplish with and through our individual lives. His Word tells us that, "Without a Vision (Dream), the people perish (are lost, aimless, go astray)" !! God gave to Sissel a Dream from her very youth. She believed in it, accepted it, and pursued it with her whole Being and Life. Through this Dream, He has wrought abundant, supernatural success in her life and super-abounding blessing for those who have received and shared in her Gifts and Talents !! One of the things that really impresses her fans, as attesting to Sissel's modesty and solid sense of true Value, was a statement that she made during an interview. She stated that, when she was about 18 years old, she was approached by a "big name" in the American Music Industry, offering her an opportunity to move to the USA and become what he called "a Big Star". She declined, stating (to the effect) that she did not want to be put into someone else's "box", but wanted to be free to "chart her own course and seek her own star"!! She said in another interview that she never wanted to be a "Star", and that she didn't sing for money or fame. She sang for the sheer joy of it - because she had to sing - singing was her lifeblood !! If the Joy ever went out of her singing, she would stop. Sissel's pure Love of Singing is what makes every song that she sings sparkle with a special life and vibrancy. It is also most evident that she is in her true domain when she is in front of a live audience, where she can experience their love of listening to her !! Someone was recently complaining that, in their opinion, to be objective, her talent should be considered solely in terms of the quality of her voice and not tied to her appearance or person. However, in the minds of tens-of-thousands of her ardent admirers, her Gifts and Talent encompasses her whole person and not just her voice in isolation !! To get the full appreciation of her Gifts and Talent, one must not only hear Sissel, but see her also !! She is like a perfect diamond, each facet sparkling with the gleam of her various attributes - her inner and outer Beauty, her Charisma, her Eyes, her Smile, her Voice. One facet can not be separated from another -- they all sparkle together to radiate the glory of the precious gem. Thus it is with Sissel - when God gifted mankind with her Talent, it wasn't just her Voice that He gave, but rather the entire package known as "Sissel" !! Her beauties are the splendor of the Divine, reflecting and refracting off and through her -- as the beauty of the diamond is the splendor of the Light reflecting and refracting through it!! Sissel also stated in an interview that, while she was in her early-to-mid 20's, "she found it hard to live with the Angelic reputation that people had given to her." They did this, she stated, because up to that time she had long, honey-brown hair - along with her angelic face and demeanor - and the type of songs that she sang. She knew that she wasn't an Angel , and her friends also told her likewise ! Perhaps that was one of the reasons for her change around 1994 to what one YouTube commentator described as her, "dark, prison cut hairstyle and drab, black attire", as seen in her "Live in Japan" concert of 1994. Maybe she still finds it hard to live with the image that so many tens-of-thousands have of her as, "A Beautiful, Angelic Gift from God". That is, however, to many, what she certainly is -- "A Divine Gift of Love" from our Creator -- to share His Beauty, Joy and Love with mankind -- a Heavenly Treasure in an earthen vessel !! It isn't just her unequaled Voice or her extraordinary Talent that is the Gift -- It is the entirety of her Special and Unique Being !!

To many, Sissel is not just a singer, a performer or an entertainer -- but a true Artist. To them, an artist is one who can take their Art and so convey it in their chosen medium that others can sense, feel and become a part of what was in the Artist's heart, soul and spirit - what they were feeling and experiencing. This Sissel does "par excellence" !! Another thing that many have observed about her singing is that she doesn't need a "dancing circus" or a stage full of half-naked bodies to maintain the attention of her audience !! In all of her performances - the audience is sitting there giving her their undivided attention by virtue of her charisma, persona and singing alone !! She also always appears as the ideal embodiment of the best qualities of what used to be called "feminine" -- always a "perfect lady" !! Many believe that the "great power" that guided and empowered the growth and development in Sissel's life is that, "she knows who she is, where she came from and where she is going" !! She knew her calling, gifting, and purpose -- to sing !! She knew that her Talent and her Gifting came from God, and that she was accountable to Him for her use of it. This knowledge gave her the direction, security and strength that enabled her to take the necessary steps and actions in order to allow All that God created her to be to unfold and become actualized !! A comment someone left on YouTube says it very well. This person stated that, "they had heard many of Sissel's CDs and DVDs, but there was no comparison to finally seeing and hearing her live on stage". They said that, "they knew that here wasn't just another singer - performer - entertainer -- but that they were honored to be in the presence of true Greatness (a Great Soul)." I am sure that Sissel must realize that God has given into her care great "spiritual power". He has placed within her a supernatural charisma and gifting that - through her persona and her voice - she can touch deep within a person's emotions, heart and spirit - impressing there what she says and sings, and what they perceive her to be. People honor, love and respect her in a phenomenal way - and they believe in and trust her, who she is and what she says. Sissel is much more than just a "mere person" to many. She is one worthy of GREAT admiration, emulation, honor and respect ! Many, at first, are captivated by her unique beauty, her mesmerizing charisma, her boundless energy, and her unequaled voice. As they listen to and drink deeply of her spirit and the spirit expressed by her thousands of performances, they become overawed by her immense Talent and Versatility !! It seems that she can perform almost any genre of music with her same flawless perfection. She has sung fluidly and flawlessly in numerous languages, as well as personally written lyrics for songs , like "Your Sky", "Adagio", "The Old Castle" and "Sarah's Song" (written for her youngest daughter). Also, there are five "Trilogies" that she and her husband wrote during the 2000-2023 period. There are no bounds nor limits in the eyes of untold thousands of her admirers as to the admiration, appreciation and love that they have for her - and the respect for her Person, her Talent and what she has achieved with her life !! I do not believe that it would be overstating the matter in any way to observe that she is truly a once-in-a lifetime prodigy in the realm of her art - akin to Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Chopin and Einstein. To many, she is without peer in respect to the immensity of her Gifting, Talent and Versatility !! To "Place the Crown upon ALL of these Glories", despite all that has been attributed to Sissel, she still possesses those twin pearls of incomparable beauty -- Humility and Modesty. There is a joke that I heard that applies very well to her. "Modesty is a wonderful virtue, but when you have so-o-o very much to try to be humble about, it is very hard!!" Sissel, does indeed have very much to be humble about, and she succeeds very well. There are those on YouTube who feel that Sissel is not of this world - that she is a one-time Gift and special Creation sent from our creator above to express His Love and Glory to mankind. At first, their similes may be rather fanciful and exaggerated, but will become clear when you seek to understand the point that they are trying to make. They have rightly discerned and noted that she is far above the average cut of mankind, and one whose like we shall not likely be privileged to know again anytime soon !!

Pertaining to Angels, when listening to some of her songs, the following thought might come to mind: Usually Angels are depicted (in art) as ultra-sweet, rather childish-girlish looking figures. In certain literature, there is a much better picture - as beings of such grandeur, perfection, power and purity - that to behold their mere presence scorches and consumes your soul and body !! This is sometimes the impression that many may easily get of Sissel -- such child-like beauty, innocence, love and simplicity in her voice -- and yet such majesty and splendor in her being !! Someone left a comment on YouTube with one of her videos to the effect of, "God (life) is certainly not 'fair'". Not only has Sissel been given one of the most beautiful singing voices among mankind -- but she has also been endowed with dazzling beauty and hypnotic charisma, charm, and grace" !! Another person (with malice) stated that, "he didn't think much of a 'god' who singled out one person for such extravagant gifting while leaving others in poverty and misery". Many have pondered this mystery throughout the ages !! In Sissel's case, one satisfactory conclusion would be that God found in her "a person after His Heart" - one sufficiently humble and modest - one upon whom He could shower His gifts and blessings, who would in return honor Him with them and use them to bless His children of creation. If you carefully listen to and watch Sissel's videos from her teen years up to present day (2026). you will notice that yes, God most certainly gave to her the "seed of Grace and Talent" - but like the seed of a beautiful and precious flower - it will only grow and blossom through much care, cultivation and hard work. Untended and left to itself, it will often merely wither and rot in the earth. It will be observed how the "seed that God planted in her" - through what to be sure was a tremendous amount of commitment, dedication, discipline, love, and plain old "hard work" on her part - has blossomed over the years into a truly beautiful, magnificent, and other-worldly flower. This refers not only to her voice, but to her captivating inner and outer beauty, her mesmerizing charisma, and her overwhelming confidence in who she is as manifested in her "stage presence" and in her overall life !! Sissel has achieved ALL of what the "feminists" are clattering about (and much more) without losing, in the process, her God-given humanity and that which distinguishes her as a woman -- her femininity (in its best and fullest sense) !! She is not out trying to be, nor protesting for, nor allowing others to twist and shape her into something that God did not make her nor intend for her to be - nor that she does not wish to be. She is very happy and proud to be what God made and intended her to be -- a very beautiful, feminine and lady-like woman !! Rather - she has spent her life discovering, developing and maximizing those very considerable gifts and talents which God has seen fit to entrust to her, and which she joyfully returns back to Him !! It seems like her life goal is to be and to give the VERY finest of what she is and what she does - and THAT she does in abundance. In every one of her performances that I have viewed, EVERYTHING is ALWAYS done to the maximum of aesthetic and technical perfection!! God has certainly "raised Sissel up" !! She is TRULY an enigma - a woman of contradictions, intrigue and mystery. She started out as an average teenager from an average family, in a small average home, located in a small city in Norway. She has matured into a Cosmopolitan, Glamorous, Sophisticated, Urbane, and Highly Esteemed and Talented Woman. She has stated repeatedly (and shown by her life) that she never wished for fame nor glory, to be wealthy, nor to be "A Star" !! She has said that ALL that she ever wanted was just TO SING -- she HAD to sing -- it is her "mantra" -- her joy and her purpose in life. She has also stated that she realizes that her immense gifts and talents were entrusted to her by God, and that she is accountable to Him as to how she uses them. It is probably safe to say that Sissel has much more than merely "fulfilled her youthful dream". She would, without doubt, say that it has been fulfilled far beyond her wildest expectations !! The "wish that she made upon that star" so many years ago has been exceedingly granted - the "Impossible Dream" has been made possible !! However, whether or not Sissel has yet found that "elusive treasure from across the ocean", only she knows or can say for certain !!

At the top of the video colection, you will find a seperate video - "A SPECIAL gift for Sissel". ****** Here is a gift for you Sissel -- "Your Life Story of Challenge and Success" - As told through the eyes of Jonathan Livingston Seagull. May you continue to "Climb that Mountain" and "Seek to Fly Higher" than anyone has yet achieved. ****** You have already left most of human-kind below - and STILL the limit is nowhere in sight - except through the "Eyes of Faith" !! Click Part 1 [ HERE ] and Part 2 [ HERE ] to view "A Video Journey of Sissel's Singing Life and Career", from her first public appearance in 1983 up to the present date (2023). It is called, "The Many Faces of Sissel", and will highlight her TREMENDOUS versatility of Talent - and performance and singing capabilities - extending to almost EVERY genre of vocal music. Click [ HERE ] to read an article exploring the GREAT "Gifting and Spiritual Power" that God has bestowed upon Sissel. Click [ HERE ] to read an article on God's "Equality", in which Sissel's life is contrasted with that of one very much the opposite. Click [ HERE ] to read an article on Life's "Perspective", viewed through the "lens" of Sissel's life. Click [ HERE ] to read an "Open Question for Sissel" regarding HER "Life Perspective".

Her Dream and Her Journey

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"Sissel's Life Story of Challenge and Success" - As told through the eyes of Jonathan Livingston Seagull ****** This selection DOES NOT appear in the video. Just click on the link to play it. - To play this video, click HERE These are the songs - in order- contained in the video. Just click on the respective link ["HERE" ] to play them. "When You Wish Upon A Star - To play this video, click HERE "I Rest My Eyes - To play this video, click HERE "The Journey - To play this video, click HERE "Home - To play this video, click HERE "Interview - To play this video, click HERE "If I Can Dream - To play this video, click HERE "My Dream ("Talk") - To play this video, click HERE "One Day-2001 - To play this video, click HERE "The Old Castle - To play this video, click HERE "Choices - What is Important - To play this video, click HERE "Free - To play this video, click HERE "The Impossible Dream - To play this video, click HERE "You Raise Me Up - To play this video, click HERE "Imagine - To play this video, click HERE

Sissel Kyrkjebø, the international singing sensation and national treasure of Norway, is established as one of the world's leading crossover sopranos. Her angelic and powerful voice has made her a national institution. She has contributed haunting vocals for the soundtrack to "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings", as well as selling over ten million solo albums. In 2006, her album, "The Spirit of the Season" with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir went to number one on the Billboard Classical Charts, and received a Grammy nomination. She captivated the whole nation of Norway in 1986, when she sang during the break at the Eurovision final in Bergen - only 16 years old and dressed in a white bunad (traditional Norwegian folk costume). Since then, her fame and success have just continued to soar. She has been praised and acclaimed at home and abroad, and masters both the small and the very large formats -- everything from American TV shows to film music. Her singing knows no bounds - she masters all genres - from opera to rap! She has sung all over the world, and has performed duets with singers like Charles Aznavour, Andrea Bocelli, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Mario Frangoulis, Josh Groban, Brian May, Neil Sedaka, Bryn Terfel, Russell Watson and rapper Warren G. Her list of achievements makes you dizzy -- ranging from Schubert to Deep Purple - "O mio babbino caro" to "Udsigter fra Ulrikken". Truly a very remarkable talent and voice that only comes once in our lifetime! It is difficult to say anything that hasn't already been said about Sissel, but "National Treasure" and "Norway's Joint Voice" are two of the terms used about the "girl from Bergen". In 2005, she was knighted by the King of Norway, being the youngest ever to receive this honor. In 2022 she received the "Seven Pillars of Humanity Creativity Award" in recognition for her years of humanitarian work around the world and actions representing the good in humanity. On June 28, 2025, Sissel finally performed with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra - on the island of Stangholmen - during the Risør chamber music festival. This was her first appearance at this six day festival. In 2025 she was awarded the "Anders Jahre's Culture Prize". This prestigious Norwegian prize, often described as the country's largest honorary award for outstanding contributions to cultural life, was presented to her alongside two other musicians. The total prize amount was NOK 1.5 million, shared among the three recipients. She also received a hand-calligraphed diploma and a beautiful watercolor by Håkon Gullvåg. Sissel was also honored at the "KK Gala 2025" annual awards event celebrating inspiring Norwegian women across various fields for their achievements, contributions, and influence. She was awarded the honorary prize during the gala for her long-standing career and cultural impact. WEB site, CLICK [ HERE ] **** Facebook page, CLICK [ HERE ] **** Instagram page, CLICK [ HERE ] CLICK here for the: Music Brainz -- Discography -- List of Songs For Biography Sites, click: [ HERE ], [HERE], [ HERE ], [ HERE ], [ HERE ], [ HERE ], [ HERE ], [ HERE ].

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