DIANNE - Single “The Quietude” veröffentlicht
DIANNE releases new single “THE QUIETUDE” feat. world-renowned soprano ELENA VINK and APOCALYPTICA’s cellist Perttu Kivilaakso.
"The Quietude" is a beautiful duet between two operatic voices, featuring world-renowned opera soprano Elena Vink, who was DIANNE’s mentor throughout her classical music studies.
DIANNE states: "The Quietude" is a conversation between ages, set in a timeless void. It is a duet between the dream-chasing artist I am today, the child I once was and the woman I hope to become. The song is a kind reminder to welcome the present, cherish the past and will wrap the listener in a warm embrace as it concludes: 'Life is golden, behold the flame within.'"
Listen to the song here and watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMgHbXz4RHc
“The Quietude” marks the end of an era. In this final performance of her career, Miss Elena Vink joins her then student, now colleague, DIANNE for a duet that signifies a true passing of the torch, a final beautiful testament to her legacy as a teacher and performer.
“What a magnificent finale to my opera career! It has been a joy to work with such a professional team and, of course, with DIANNE. What a voice and stage presence; I am incredibly proud of her!", says Elena Vink.
Fans who enjoy bands like Nightwish, Tarja Turunen, Xandria, Epica, Therion and other similar bands from the symphonic/operatic metal genre will definitely want to hear DIANNE’s music.
Featuring:
Opera singer Elena Vink
Perttu Kivilaakso (Apocalyptica) on cello
Ben Mathot (Ayreon) on violin
Joost van den Broek (Epica, Powerwolf, Sabaton) on orchestrations
“SOULWARD BOUND” – THE ALBUM
RELEASED THROUGH A WATERFALL STRATEGY
On the 13th of September 2022, exactly 5 years after her departure from Xandria, Dianne van Giersbergen announced her return into symphonic metal through the creation of her own solo album: “Soulward Bound”. An album under her own name “DIANNE”.
Her album title "Soulward Bound" embodies the drive and devotion that guided Dianne on her journey towards finding herself again. To have the album mirror her journey, “Soulward Bound” will be released through a waterfall release strategy: spread out over 5 years, with 2 singles each year. All songs on the album will be co-written and produced by Joost van den Broek and feature many different guest musicians from the genre.
All songs released/announced so far are:
1. "After the Storm". Released February 14, 2023.
Featuring: Isaac Delahaye (Epica) on guitar, Johan van Stratum (Blind Guardian, Stream of Passion, VUUR) on bass guitar, Koen Herfst (Van den Berg, Armin van Buuren) on drums.
2. "Unleash the Siren". Released September 22nd, 2023.
Featuring: Timo Somers (Delain, Charlotte Wessels) on guitar, Luuk van Gerven (After Forever, Ex Libris) on bass guitar, Roel van Helden (Powerwolf) on drums.
3. "A Symphonic Tragedy". Released on March 14th, 2024.
Featuring: Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) on solo guitar, Ferry Duijsens (VUUR, Dear Mother) on rhythm guitar, Kristoffer Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation) on bass guitar, Sander Zoer (Delain, LEAH) on drums.
4. "Flameborn". Released on October 17th, 2024.
Featuring: Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon) in duet with DIANNE. Christian Hermsdörfer (Beyond the Black, Serenity) on guitar, Steven Wussow (Orden Ogan, ex Xandria) on bass guitar, Ariën van Weesenbeek (Epica, Mayan) on drums.
5. "The Elders’ Call". Released on April 17th, 2025.
Featuring: Patty Gurdy on Hurdy Gurdy, Jeroen Goossens (Ayreon) on Flutes & Whistles, Morten Veland ( Mortemia, Sirenia) on Guitars, Rowan Roodbaert (Heidevolk) on Bass, René Patrick Boxem (Blackbriar) on Drums
6. "Phantom of War". Released on October 24th, 2025.
Featuring: Francesco Paoli (Fleshgod Apocalypse) on growls, Jord Otto (Revamp | VUUR | Dark horse white horse) on guitars, Siebe Sol Sijpkens (Blackbriar | David Maxim Mimic) on bass, Ivo Maarhuis (Floor Jansen | For I am King | Izegrim) on drums
7. "The Quietude". Released on April 3rd, 2026.
Featuring: Opera singer Elena Vink |Perttu Kivilaakso (Apocalyptica) on cello
Ben Mathot (Ayreon) on violin | Joost van den Broek (Epica, Powerwolf, Sabaton) on orchestrations
BIO/DISCOGRAPHY
Dianne van Giersbergen (1985) is a Dutch dramatic soprano, who is best known as the former lead vocalist of German symphonic metal band Xandria, with whom she toured the world and released 2 albums and 1 EP: “Sacrificium” (2014), “Fire & Ashes” (2015) and “Theater of Dimensions” (2017), all through Napalm Records.
You might also know Dianne as founding member and frontwoman for progressive metal band ‘Ex Libris’ and heard her voice on Powerwolf's "The Sacrament of Sin" (2018), Ayreon's "Transitus" (2020), Amorphis' "Halo" (2022) and/or Mortemia’s “Like a Hurricane” (2025).
Dianne received her first singing lesson at the age of 4. In 2005 she started her bachelor studies in classical music & opera, at the 'ArtEZ Academy of Music' conservatory. She graduated with distinction in 2009 (bachelor) and in 2012 (master). During her conservatory years she was taught by Miss Elena Vink as well as through several master classes.
Currently, Dianne is focused on her solo career in symphonic metal with her debut album “Soulward Bound”. The album will be produced by heavyweight symphonic metal producer Joost van den Broek and feature many well-known guest musicians from the genre.
DIANNE online:
https://diannevangiersbergen.com
Quelle: Head Of PR