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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 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









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Disc 1:

1. Ave Maria (new recording)
2. La Wally (from Time To Say Goodbye)
3. Winter Light (new recording)
4. Anytime, Anywhere (from Eden)
5. Alhambra (new recording)
6. Lascia Ch'io Pianga (from Eden)
7. Dans La Nuit (new recording)
8. Serenade/How Fair This Place (from La Luna)
9. O Mio Babbino Caro (new recording)
10. La Luna (from La Luna)
11. Pie Jesu (new recording)
12. Figlio Perduto (from La Luna)
13. Nessun Dorma (new recording)
14. Bailero (from Eden)
15. Time To Say Goodbye (New solo version--previously unavailable)

Rating: - A great CD
So many times when a person buys a CD there are only a couple of songs that they consider good. On this CD there are over half the songs that are more than good. They are great. This CD has all the Sarah's greatest hits and more. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone who loves Sarah Brightman.

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Rating: - Disappointed
Love Sarah Brightman, however, this CD doesn't have one song on it in English. While I enjoy a mixture of her other CDs that are bilingual, this entire CD consists of songs in other languages I don't understand. Very disappointing. Played it thru only once. Probably won't play it again. No speakers on my computer so I can't "test run" these. My own fault, I guess.

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Rating: - Awful, dreadful CD of arias, badly sung
An absolutely dreadful CD, with one decent rendition (Ave Maria); the rest -- pure awfulness.

It's like listening to Susan Alexander Kane (Citizen Kane's second wife) sing a whole album. Brightman's voice wavers & quivers all over the high notes. Oh, it is SO bad.

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Rating: - Sara Brightman CD Classic
Superb performance. Great selection. Incredible voice.
Can suite easy listening as well as classic lovers.

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Rating: - Ahh Sarah!
Is there a better singer in the world? I don't think so, but in any case, this new album from the now very svelte and very georgeous Sarah Brightman is superb. The power, the control, the clarity is all there. This experienced vocalist is the definition of a world class diva. The proof of it all is the fact that her fans, of which I am one, could listen to her for days on end without getting tired of her lovely voice. This album has it all. Get it, and enjoy!