Title: Black Symphony Artist: Within Temptation Label: Music on CD Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 8721562700109 Genre: Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal Release Date: 2026-06-12 Number of Discs: 2 Additional Details: HOLLAND - IMPORT, BRILLIANT BOX, BOOKLET
Experience one of the most breathtaking live productions in symphonic metal history with "Black Symphony" by Within Temptation. Recorded on 7 February 2008 at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Black Symphony captures a truly one-off, large-scale concert event that pushed the boundaries of live performance. Joined by the world-renowned Metropole Orchestra, featuring more than 60 musicians, and the powerful Pa'dam Choir, Within Temptation transformed their music into a sweeping symphonic spectacle. Blending the intensity of metal with the grandeur of a full orchestral and theatrical production, this unforgettable performance elevates the band's most iconic songs into a cinematic experience. Every track is reimagined through rich orchestral arrangements, adding depth, drama, and epic scale. The concert also features stunning guest appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen, Mina Caputo, and George Oosthoek, bringing additional vocal power and emotional range to an already monumental show.
Tracks: 1.1 Ouverture 1.2 Jillian (I'd Give My Heart) 1.3 The Howling 1.4 Stand My Ground 1.5 The Cross 1.6 What Have You Done (FT. Keith Caputo) 1.7 Hand of Sorrow 1.8 The Heart of Everything 1.9 Forgiven 1.10 Somewhere (FT. Anneke Van Giersbergen) 1.11 The Swan Song 1.12 Memories 2.1 Our Solemn Hour 2.2 The Other Half (Of Me) (FT. George Oosthoek) 2.3 Frozen 2.4 The Promise 2.5 Angels 2.6 Mother Earth 2.7 The Truth Beneath the Rose 2.8 Deceiver of Fools 2.9 All I Need 2.10 Ice Queen
