Musical artist
Darlene Koldenhoven is an American
Grammy Award -winning vocalist, pianist, composer, songwriter, arranger, and author.
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[2] In 2021, her solo piano albums The Grand Piano Spa debuted at #4 on
Billboard 's Classical Crossover Albums Chart followed by The Grand Piano Spa: Legacy debuting at #8 on the same Billboard Chart.
[3] She has performed onstage with such artists as
Yanni ,
David Byrne and
Ricky Kej , and provided vocals on albums by
Pink Floyd ,
Neil Young ,
Celine Dion , and
Kenny Loggins , among others.
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[10] As an actress, she has been featured in
Sister Act ,
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit ,
Spy Hard ,
the Young and the Restless ,
Malcom in the Middle , and others.
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Early life and education
Darlene Koldenhoven was born and raised in
Chicago, Illinois . She began singing at 3 years of age and started taking piano lessons at 9 years old. She graduated from
Chicago Christian High School and at 19 years of age performed a solo with the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra and for the Lyric Opera Guild of Chicago. Koldenhoven received a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a master's degree in Vocal Performance from
The Chicago Conservatory College .
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[16] She taught elementary school music in Chicago for six years then moved to Los Angeles in 1978 to pursue a career in music.
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Career
After moving to Los Angeles, Koldenhoven made a name for herself in the music industry in 1982 by earning a Grammy Award nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo, or Group as lead soprano with the musical group,
Clare Fisher's 2+2 . In the early 1980s she began singing on albums by artists such as
Pink Floyd ,
Rod Stewart ,
Neil Young ,
Ringo Starr ,
Kenny Loggins ,
Whitney Houston ,
Celine Dion , and
Lionel Richie . In 1987, she won a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo, or Group . In 1994, Koldenhoven performed Aria as a featured soprano soloist in,
Yanni, Live at the Acropolis .
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[18] She has also shared the stage with
Barbra Streisand ,
Bette Midler , and
David Byrne , among others.
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As a singing actress, Koldenhoven has been featured in,
Sister Act , and
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit ,
Spy Hard ,
Malcom in the Middle , and others. She was a solo vocalist in an on-camera role in
the Young and the Restless performing,
The Prayer , and provided the singing voice for
Julianne Moore singing, Why Do I Lie , in the film,
Cast a Deadly Spell .
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[21] She has also been a solo vocalist in films including,
Body of Evidence ,
Internal Affairs , and
The Crow .
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[24] As a choir singer she has provided vocals for
What About Bob? and others.
[25] Koldenhoven has also contributed vocals to video games,
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
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As an author, Koldenhoven wrote Tune Your Voice: Singing and Your Mind's Musical Ear (high voice and low voice versions).
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Personal life
Darlene Koldenhoven is living in Los Angeles. She takes care of adopted rescue animals.
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Discography
Solo Albums
1993 - Keys to the World
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1996 - Free to Serve
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2000 - Heavenly Peace
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2007 - Infinite Voice
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2011 - Inspired by a True Story
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2011 - Solitary Treasures
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2013 - Tranquil Times
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2017 - Color Me Home
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2018 - Chromatones
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2021 - The Grand Piano Spa
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2021 - The Grand Piano Spa: Legacy
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2022 - Traveling the Blissful Highway
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Other Albums
Awards
Year
Nominated Work
Category
Award
Result
1982
Clare Fischer Presents
2+2
Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo, or Group
Grammy Award
Nominated
1983
One Night in A Dream
Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo, or Group
Grammy Award
Nominated
1987
Free Fall
Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo, or Group
Grammy Award
Won
2017
Until
Best New Age Song/Best Soprano Soloist
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Global Music Awards (Gold Medal)
Won
2017
Ode To Our Orb
New Age/Ambient
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Hollywood Music in Media Award
Nominated
2019
Vibrant Worlds
Best Easy Listening Recording
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Indie Music Channel Award
Won
2019
Golden Dawn
Best Songwriter (all genres)
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Indie Music Channel Award
Won
2019
Lifetime Achievement Award
Hall of Fame Inductee
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Indie Music Channel Award
Won
2021
Wisteria
Contemporary Classical
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Hollywood Music in Media Award
Nominated
2022
Traveling the Blissful Highway
New Age - Production/Producer (Gold Medal)
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Global Music Award (Gold Medal)
Won
2022
Cheerful Mohana
New Age/Ambient
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Hollywood Music in Media Award
Nominated
2023
Cheerful Mohana
Best of Pangea/New Age
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InterContinental Music Award
Won
2023
Best in Music Genre
Best New Age/Ambient
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Hollywood Independent Music Award
Nominated
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"Tune Your Voice - Darlene Koldenhoven" . Art of Singing. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Billboard Classical Crossover Chart" . Billboard. November 6, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
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"Music For The Planet Ricky Kej - TEDx Gateway" . TEDx. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"A MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON credits" (PDF) . Pink Floyd. Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
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"Kenny Loggins" . West Coast Music. Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
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"Whoopi Goldberg Says Sister Act 3 'May' Happen: We're 'Working Diligently' to 'Come Back' by Alexia Fernández" . People. October 7, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Jane Kaczmarek and vocalists at CBS Studios for 'Dewey's Opera' " . Malcom in the Middle.co.uk. January 3, 2010. Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
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"SOAP WEDDING SONG BY DION, BOCELLI" . AV Club. October 3, 2002. Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
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"Cast a Deadly Spell" . TV Tropes. Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
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"Body Of Evidence (1993)" . Soundtrack Collector. Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
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"Internal Affairs End Credits - Darlene Koldenhoven" . What Song. October 3, 2002. Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
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"The Crow - Inferno Credits" . Jaxsta. October 3, 2002. Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
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"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets video game" . Moby Games. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance The Soundtrack" . VGMDB. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"From Shower Singer to American Idol, Tune Your Voice" (PDF) . CSUN. January 14, 2008. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Tune Your Voice: High Voice" . Amazon. October 1, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
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"Tune Your Voice: Singing and Your Mind's Musical Ear: Low Voice" . Amazon. October 1, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2024 .
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"Darlene Koldenhoven – Free to Serve" . Apple Music. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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^ Christian Favorites, "The Bellingham Herald" Page 31, October 11, 2007
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"Darlene Koldenhoven: Class Act by Susan SurfTone" . Huffpost. June 20, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"New Age World Review: Darlene Koldenhoven-Chromatones" . New Age Music Reviews. April 2, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Darlene Koldenhoven – The Grand Piano Spa" . New Age Music Reviews. April 13, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Darlene Koldenhoven - The Grand Piano Spa: Legacy - Album Review" . New Age Notes. August 22, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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" 'Traveling the Blissful Highway' new album by Darlene Koldenhoven at Peaceful Internet Radio Station" . Peaceful Radio. September 29, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Tom Jones - Love is on the Radio" . 45 Worlds. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Rod Stewart / Every Beat of My Heart" . Jaxsta. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken" . Heavy Harmonies. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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"Ringo Starr Releases His Tenth Album : 'Time Takes Time' Featuring Brian Wilson, Harry Nilsson And Jeff Lynne (1992)" . Radio Video Music. April 13, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
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