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 Up and Running Oct 05, 2009
When I bought Sarah Brightman's Symphony DVD, it came with a sticker saying she had become the world's best-selling soprano of all-time. Then I watched it and thought: She's still in her forties and still improving. How much better can the best get?
Try this: Close your eyes while playing Brightman's Symphony DVD so you won't be distracted by the beautiful lighting in the gorgeous cathedral in Vienna. Just listen to the audio. Then listen to Leontyne Price, Cecilia Bartoli, Maria Callas, Kiri Te Kanawa, anybody, and decide for yourself. Is Sarah Brightman great, or what?
The title song, SYMPHONY, and ATTESA are beyond beautiful. Brightman, the pioneer of popularized classics and classicized pop, has done it again, adding her own lyrics to five of the fifteen songs. Like NELLA FANTASIA, a Brightman-introduced vocal, here's new material for Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli, and Paul Potts.
But, more than anything, this concert is about duets: Two inspiring classical duets with Alessandro Safina (CANTO DELLA TERRA and SARAI QUI), two rock-style duets with Chris Thompson (I WILL BE WITH YOU and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) and a moving Spanish rhythm piece with Fernando Lima (PASION).
The song that got the best audience response was RUNNING. Originally done at an athletic event in Japan, RUNNING is the latest Brightman song to be introduced in athletic settings. In 1992, at the Barcelona Olympics, Brightman ran down the concrete stadium steps in spike heels to sing AMIGOS PARA SIEMPRE with Jose Carreras. In 1995 and 1996 came A QUESTION OF HONOUR and TIME TO SAY GOODBYE (with Bocelli), both sung at boxing matches in Germany. Brightman's version of NESSUN DORMA was chosen to launch the televised 2002 Major League Baseball playoffs. And who can forget her contribution to the magnificent opening of the Beijing Olympics?
Sarah Brightman is still up and RUNNING.
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Symphony Aug 25, 2009
Sarah Brightman is brilliant and the music is beyond explanation....you just have to feel it to experience it.
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 Sarah Brightman continues to disappoint Jun 26, 2009
Sarah Brightman has one of the best voices in the world. Unfortunately she chooses to sing songs that do not showcase her voice. Her earlier albums certainly proved her ability to sing like few others. Her voice was strong, clear, and beautiful, unlike few other sopranos in the world. I have everyone of her albums, and the past several including this one are nothing but airy, light pop songs that seem to reflect her idea that she is a fairy goddess in a make believe land. I may not buy anymore of her albums.
Stupdendous! May 18, 2009
This is a fabulous release of solos and duets that will grow on you the more you listen to it. I'm transported by this voice and I would rank Sarah Brightman as my most favorite female vocalist! Her range is phenomenal and she shines with all the wonderful male voices when she's singing the duets.
I listen to this over and over and can't get enough.
Buy this!! If you're not yet a fan, you will be.
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excellent as always Mar 19, 2009
I can't wait for the DVD of this title. The Cathedral is so beautiful and romantic and Brightman is so lovely.
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