Title : Classics
Author : Brightman, Sarah
Release Date : 20011120
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $17.98
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Editorial Reviews : Have some friends who still haven't discovered what the Sarah Brightman fuss is all about? You'll find the perfect introduction 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.
Buyer Reviews : Listening to Sarah Brightman sing makes one realize that the human voice is truly the most lovely musical instrument (I think Chopin said this). I have 3 of Sarah Brightman's other CDs (Eden, La Luna, and Andrew Lloyd Webber) and this is my favorite of all three. I realize that the critique of music is a very subjective matter (there are beings that actually enjoy rap 'music') so I should mention that La Luna is my least favorite of all because it's a bit 'dark' and minor sounding. Most of the selections on this CD are very melodic and 'happy' (sorry, I'm not a professional music person). All of the songs on this CD are derived from classical music, hence the name 'Classics.' I must mention that I am partial to classical music. This CD has taken the best parts of classical pieces and set them to words. Lovely! There are a few operatic pieces which are delightful. Listening to a Sarah Brightman CD versus today's pop music is like eating a fine creme brulee versus sampling a McDonald's apple pie.
