Sarah Brightman
"Classics"
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Have some friends who still haven't discovered
what the Sarah Brightman fuss is all about? You'll find the perfect
stocking stuffer to make converts of them all in Classics, so
they'll have no more excuses to remain clueless. Sporting a Botticelli-inspired
image of the platinum-selling soprano on the cover, Classics
is a classy anthology including highlights from three of Brightman's
chart-topping releases along with seven new tracks. Songs personally
selected by the diva as her favorite classical interpretations
are culled from her previous blockbusters: Time To Say Goodbye,
Eden, and La Luna. And whether you're a fan already in the fold
or one in the making, the new material here shows the diva at
the top of her form, in new renderings of "O Mio Babbino
Caro" and "Nessun Dorma" (accompanied by the Royal
Philharmonic)--fascinating displays of the operatic confidence
she's developed over her career. Other new offerings include
a touching version of Schubert's "Ave Maria,' "Winter
Light," a fresh take on her signature song "Pie Jesu"
(from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem). "Alhambra" and
"Dans La Nuit"--a real treat, bathing the listener
in Brightman's silky, sensuous vocalism--add two original titles
to her famous adaptations of classical melodies to new lyrics
(using Chopin's haunting E major Etude in the latter case). All
told, a lovely affirmation of the directions Brightman has boldly
taken in her career to date. -Sarah Chin |
Customer review from Amazon
Reviewer: A music fan from Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
I have all of her albums, but this
one, by far and away, is my favourite. I'm not a big classical
music fan, but the songs on this album are the best of the best--absolutely
wonderful! Some classical music purists sniff at Sarah's renditions,
but her absolutely exquisite, pure, soulful voice rises above
her few critics. There isn't a bad (or even mediocre) track on
the entire album. If you don't shed at least a few tears listening
to this beautiful album, then you must have a heart of stone.
My favorite track: Bailero. If you only have enough money to
buy just one of her albums, make it this one!! |
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