Classical Crossover star Rhydian, best known for his big voice, white hair and starring on the X Factor over a decade ago, released his 9th studio album on February 14th 2023, to mark 15 years since his rise to fame and to celebrate his 40th Birthday.

Having trained extensively for more than 20 years in the classical world of music, opera and musical theatre, Rhydian put together a collection of his favourite classical songs on this remixed and remastered new 16-track album.

1. How Great Thou Art
2. Au Fond Du Temple Saint
3. Ave Maria
4. Benedictus (feat. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa)
5. Litanei auf das Fest Allerseelen
6. Myfanwy ( feat. Sir Bryn Terfel)
7. Cantilena
8. Flower of Scotland
9. Miserere (feat. Bonnie Tyler)
10. Amazing Grace
11. Ave Verum Corpus
12. Vivo Per Lei (feat. Kerry Ellis)
13. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
14. World in Union
15. O Fortuna
16. Nessun Dorma

Coinciding with the broadcast of his own television series on the Welsh language channel, S4C, Rhydian released Caneuon Cymraeg in December 2011.
The lilt of the language enhances the emotion he injects into every track, from the haunting opening with "Rhywbeth O'i Le" (There's Something Wrong), to the more upbeat "Yn Ei Llygaid Hi" (In Her Eyes) and the rousing "Yma O Hyd" (Still Here) made famous by Dafydd Iwan.
It is the perfect showcase for Rhydian's voice, and includes well known songs which he has sung previously in English, such as "Dyrchefir Fi" (You Raise Me Up) and "Rhywle" (Somewhere) as well as the emotive "Fe Ddof I Adre'n ol" (I'm Coming Home Again).

Rhydian's 8th album 'The Long Road' - released on 12th September 2017

Rhydian said in the album folder, "I hope these recordings stir up emotions and give you an exciting musical experience that you can be proud of. I'm here to serve you the listener and it is my utter priviledge to do so.

A remixed and remastered version of this album, including a new duet of the Dreamgirls classic, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going', with Jonathan Ansell, is now available to buy from Rhydian's online store.

This album is now available on all platforms, including SPOTIFY.

On release the album 'One Day Like This' stormed to No1 in the Classical Charts and held the top spot for 10 consecutive weeks, becoming one of the highest selling classical albums of 2014.

Working with the Orchestra of St. John and producer Ben Robbins, Rhydian delivered a record that in sounds and repertoire ranges from pure classical to full Technicolour cinematic renditions of contemporary crossover songs – songs such as Nights In White Satin, The Blower’s Daughter and Danny Boy. Also appearing on the album are Bonnie Tyler, Kerry Ellis and The Edmondson Sisters.

Says Rhydian: "This album has an epic feel. I wanted it to have that wide screen quality you get with the best movie soundtracks. I want it to be mesmerising and inspiring, full of passion and exciting all your emotions. Love, romance, hope, despair, faith, and the joy of being alive are all in there. There are some deeply personal choices like The Pearl Fishers duet by Bizet. I’m duetting with myself as a baritone and tenor, which sounds unusual, but I think really works well. The aria is close to my heart as it inspired me at the age of 14 to become a singer."

The album release was supported by a UK tour.