I may be an old rock ‘n’ roller, but let me say that very few people on this earth can sing as well as Sarah Brightman. Her high soprano voice has a purity to it that is mesmerizing. When you combine that voice with her ability to entertain, you have one of the more unique and brilliant performers working today.
She has been one of the few classical artists to have crossover appeal. Performing pop songs and starring in plays broadened her fan base and made her a major musical figure in many parts of the world. She has now collected over 150 gold and platinum sales awards in 34 different countries.
2009 finds her releasing Symphony: Live In Vienna. It is a DVD/CD presentation of her 2008 PBS special that was recorded in January of that year and initially broadcast in March. Recorded at Stephansdom Cathedral, which was built in 1147, it is a perfect setting for a performance by Brightman.
She is accompanied by a rock band and a full orchestra, which provide an energetic and lush background for her passionate vocals. She also sings a number of duets with such artists as Italian tenor Alessandro Safina, Argentinean Fernando Lima, and Chris Thompson of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.
While I’m happy that the music has been released in both CD and DVD form in the same package, Sarah Brightman is one of the few artists I prefer to watch rather than just listen to. The performance is such an important part of her art that she makes a much deeper and emotional impact visually.
“Pie Jesu” leads off the concert and establishes the mood and tone for what will follow. Surrounded by the light of hundreds of candles and the grandeur of the cathedral’s gothic architecture, she simply sings against the background of the orchestra dominated by the strings.
Article comments
1 - Mateo
Yeah, sarah always is mesmerizing us with her take breathing productions
i know a lot about music, and i can tell you that this woman is a phenomenom
thankyou heaven for blessing the earth with this woman
2 - danielle
The one and only... Sarah Brightman
3 - Arthur Henderson
I totally agree that Sarah is a gift from heaven- extremely talented with angelic looks. She is a once-in-a lifetime talent.
4 - Ray W.Martin
Yes Sarah Brightman sings like an Angel,but she is also a "GODDESS" as well1!
I think that sums it up.
Regards,
RAY.
5 - gerry moran
A truly otherworldly experience, setting aside the divine music, visually the setting is awe-inspiring and the camera direction is second to non, even for a blockbuster movie. The way the camera races up the aisles and spins 360 around the performers at the alter,the elavated and ceiling shots, the dynamic complimentary lighting effects are all breathtaking.