That Is His Story

An intimate piano and voice arrangement of Olga’s beloved Christmas classic That Is His Story, performed just days before Christmas 2020 by soprano Joanna Forest and Olga Thomas on piano. Originally released on 30 December 2018, That Is His Story was recorded at London’s Angel Studios with a spectacular 72-piece live orchestra, the Arts Symphonic Orchestra and Arts Voices choir, arranged and produced by renowned classical crossover producer Robert Emery. The original featured Australian tenor and West End star Daniel Koek (celebrated for his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables) alongside number one classical album soprano Joanna Forest. Daniel’s powerful tenor complemented perfectly with Joanna’s tender and pure tone, creating a certain magic that captivated listeners. The piece became an immediate success, reaching the Top 10 in the Classical Christmas Charts. Olga was thrilled to discover the track also achieved an impressive Number 16 position in the Official Singles Chart—a remarkable crossover achievement for a classical Christmas piece. This December 2020 concert performance presents the song in a specially arranged intimate version for voice and piano, stripping away the orchestral grandeur to reveal the piece’s timeless beauty and emotional core. Joanna’s pure soprano and Olga’s delicate piano accompaniment bring new warmth and intimacy to this Christmas classic that mesmerizes and delights, perfect for celebrating the season’s true spirit.