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| Sarah Brightman Classics | 
 enlarge | Artists: Sarah Brightman, Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, Francisco Tarrega, George Frideric Handel, Fryderyk Chopin, Sergey Rachmaninov, Giacomo Puccini, Antonin Dvorak, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Joseph Marie Canteloube, Francesco Sartori, Paul Bateman
Label: Angel Records
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  149 reviews
Sales Rank: 750
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 33257
UPC: 724353325725
EAN: 0724353325725
ASIN: B00005RD78
Publication Date: 2002
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| Tracks:
| • | Ave Maria (new recording) | | • | La Wally (from Time To Say Goodbye) | | • | Winter Light (new recording) | | • | Anytime, Anywhere (from Eden) | | • | Alhambra (new recording) | | • | Lascia Ch'io Pianga (from Eden) | | • | Dans La Nuit (new recording) | | • | Serenade/How Fair This Place (from La Luna) | | • | O Mio Babbino Caro (new recording) | | • | La Luna (from La Luna) | | • | Pie Jesu (new recording) | | • | Figlio Perduto (from La Luna) | | • | Nessun Dorma (new recording) | | • | Bailero (from Eden) | | • | Time To Say Goodbye (New solo version--previously unavailable) |
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Amazon.com
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. -Sarah Chin
Amazon.com
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| Customer Reviews: Read 144 more reviews...
 Know What You're Getting Into November 6, 2004
86 out of 95 found this review helpful
Few artists engender such strong reactions as does Sarah Brightman. She is truly a love-it-or-hate-it proposition. This album is a perfect example of what divides people about her. The album is called "Classics" and is an album of classical material done Sarah Brightman-style. If you already like her voice and the production style of her music, it's probably for you. Sarah has never claimed to be a legit opera singer, and you'll probably find this CD in the vocals section of your store, not the classical section. So if you like legit classical singers or traditional opera recordings, of COURSE you're not going to like it. So put your axe away and buy something else. Sarah Brightman sings the classics her way; she does not try to imitate anyone else or give a traditional recital. A lot of the arguments made by reviewers here are old hat, from way back in the "Classical Barbra" days of Streisand's 70's classical album. They're TIRED, OLD arguments. Sarah's and Barbra's CD's were made for popular music fans who might enjoy hearing a few classical selections. If you're not part of that audience, what are you doing buying this anyway? So what do I think of it? I think it's pleasant and enjoyable coffee-table music. I much prefer Sarah's more diverse offerings, but I feel no need to tear it apart or swear my undying devotion to it. It stands up to repeated plays, and is an enjoyable listen for those who appreciate Sarah's recordings.
 ChrisTmas is here!!! November 21, 2001
30 out of 36 found this review helpful
This may not be a ChrisTmas album ~~~it is however full of spirit...Sarah's Yes this is "SARAH'S CLASSICS"
This whole CD Flows...Floats... Fabulous
From the beginning of "AVE MARIA"
To the last notes of "TTSG" AVE MARIA is absolutely Beautiful PERIOD. LA WALLY is done in a pure Classical style no extra percussion/explosions. Done with the same type of sensitivity as La Luna WINTER LIGHT has become a new Favorite to this listener..."whispers and I will follow".. ANYTIME ANYWHERE... I Love anyway..*sigh* a sultry pining.. ALHAMBRA a Spanish guitar and Sarah...a beautiful song does it get any better than this .. LASCIA CHI'O PIANGA....Lovely..soft piece DANS LA NUIT...a Chopin piece I have heard many times before but never so beautifully sung.. SERENADE/...This is a Peterson Soltau
HOW FAIR THIS PLACE...this is Brightmans adaptation of Rachmannov it is exquisite by its self and especially when attached to Serenade O MIO BABBINO CARO...You have heard this before too ...so what is that saying about things being better "the second time around"..this is a more mature voice it is beautiful.. LA LUNA...This brought tears to my eye's the first time I heard it ...and it does so now...Davorak must be weeping in his grave with tears of Joy! PIE JESU....This has a bit different quality to ..and it sounds GREAT "as usual Ms. Brightman". Her voice has matured since she first recorded it and the FULL Orchestra in the back ground adds a touch of drama (Not that she needs it) FIGLIO PERDUTO and BAILERO these are just great pieces they fit the album they are obviously favorites of Sarah's. NESSUN DORMA....She doesn't need the full Orchestra but it sounds GREAT!! and just a bit different from the other times we have heard it...she still lifts you right off the ground !! this CD closes with TIME TO SAY GOODBYE!!! It is fitting... one of Sarah's own.....one of her best! Thank You SARAH Thank You FRANK What a GREAT ChrisTmas PresenT....(the caps here are intentional) Lock the doors, Turn down the lights, Light the fire and the Candles..put your feet up..and FLOAT with your dreams along with Sarah! This is "The DIVA" at her BEST. Buy this album Folks!
For yourself and any other Sarah Fan or as an introduction gift to the voice of an Angel.. JAS
 Kathleen Battle She Ain't! June 8, 2002
25 out of 45 found this review helpful
What a disappointment! This is the first CD that I've ever thrown away. Ms. Brightman has a sweet, rather weak soprano that sounds pleasant enough on pop tunes, but just doesn't hold up to serious music. The first track has her singing Ave Maria in a breathless, "little girl" voice with no power or strength whatsoever. The classical tracks where her voice is heavily processed sound better, but that just lets you know that her natural voice just isn't up to it. On the show tunes, she sounded quite good.I might purchase another CD of hers if it didn't contain classical music, but the problem with hearing her do classical music is that I can't help comparing her with great classical sopranos like Kathleen Battle, who have so much more power and range. The only track that I really liked on the CD was Figlio Perduto, which had a rather interesting electronic instrumental background and in which her voice was heavily processed. It at least was interesting. The rest of the tracks had the most boring and obvious orchestration imaginable.
Brightman's Voice = Lovely Instrument November 28, 2001
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
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.
What more is there to say!? November 26, 2001
21 out of 23 found this review helpful
There is no doubt (at least in my mind!) that Sarah Brightman has an exquisite voice, but just as important, she has incredible control over her voice which allows her to perform to perfection everything she sings whether it be opera arias, popular tunes, or jazz -- and let us not forget that she does all of this in five different languages! As many know, Miss Brightman likes to 'theme' her albums and "CLASSICS", I believe, is no exception. Each song flows beautifully into the next, creating a feeling of harmony and tranquility. While I have heard some complain that only four new songs are offered on this CD, it's important to note that many of the songs found on previous albums are presented here with new arrangements. I realize this is only a matter of opinion, but I rather enjoy hearing different arrangements, and in fact, find it refreshing. Additionally, since the previous recordings she has selected for this CD are among my favorites, I cannot complain on that note! The new selections she has given us are "Ave Maria", "Alhambra", "Winter Light", and "Dans La Nuit" which are all very nice. If I were to rate these four from highest to lowest, I would do so in the order that I have listed them -- but I truly enjoy all of them. While she has taken three selections from her "TIME TO SAY GOODBYE" CD, two of the three are new arrangments. There are four selections from "EDEN" and of these, "Nessun Dorma" is a new arrangement and is absolutely wonderful! Finally, there are three selections from her "LA LUNA" CD. In all honesty, I was not sure what to expect with this CD until I received it and listened to it in its entirety. In doing so, it became evident to me that Miss Brightman took great care in choosing songs that would keep with the theme she had in mind. The only recording that didn't take my breath away was the new recording of "Pie Jesu". For some reason, her voice appeared to be somewhat in the distance and didn't seem as clear to me as in previous recordings; but others have said they enjoy this new arrangement. If you are a fan of Sarah Brightman's, I truly feel you will love this CD! If you are new to the world of Sarah Brightman, I think this CD would be a wonderful introduction into her world!
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