Classical Crossover Artist Orchestrates Massive Coast-to-Coast Project for Canada's 150th Anniversary

    TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In honor of Canada's upcoming 150th Anniversary of Confederation on July 1, 2017, three-time East Coast Music Awards nominee and Canadian classical crossover artist Eleanor McCain has crafted a collection of songs and photographs to be released May 12, 2017.

"True North: The Canadian Songbook" contains a double CD set and a coffee table book that illustrates Canada's rich, natural beauty.

Described as a "musical love letter showcasing some of the best of our country's songwriters," Eleanor sings 32 different Canadian pop and folk songs and is backed by 10 different symphony orchestras. Emmy Award winner Don Breithaupt produced the album.

"I wanted to honor the people, the musicians, and the country that I love, and this is the most touching way I felt I could offer proper tribute," McCain says.

Eleanor performs songs such as:

- Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"
- Joni Mitchell's "A Case Of You"
- Neil Young's "Helpless"
- Jann Arden's "Good Mother"
- Sarah McLachlan's "Angel"
- Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind"
- Bryan Adams' "Run To You"

About Eleanor: Classical crossover artist Eleanor McCain is the creator of "True North: The Canadian Songbook," an epic musical and photographic tribute to Canada's 150th birthday. McCain's sixth album features 32 iconic songs reimagined by 14 arrangers and recorded with 10 of Canada's top orchestras, plus a coffee table book with stunning photographs of the nation's natural beauty. For more information, visit www.EleanorMcCain.ca

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