Various Artists - Classics (CD)

The voice of Sarah Brightmanis back and it soars to new heights on Sarah Brightman: Classics, the essential collection that blends exciting new material with a selection of Sarah's favorite classical songs from her albums Edenand La Luna, including her solo version of the international hit "Time To Say Goodbye." The album is the ultimate Sarah Brightman experience. Through Sarah's inimitable soprano, an edgy, here-and-now sensuality emerges from the sublime classical roots of these songs. Sarah Brightman: Classicsintroduces the brand new recordings of "Ave Maria" and "Winter Light" and a new performance of "Pie Jesu" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem, which was written especially for Sarah. Two other new songs, "Alhambra" and "Dans La Nuit," are original Sarah Brightman adaptations, featuring newly-written lyrics sung to classical melodies by Tarrega and Chopin. These tracks plus new recordings of "O Mio Babbino Caro" and "Nessun Dorma" feature Sarah singing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to the title track from Time To Say Goodbye, Sarah has also included "Lay Wally" from the album. Encore selections from Edenare "Lascia Ch'io Pianga," "Anytime, Anywhere" and "Bailero," and from La Lunacome "Serenade/How Fair This Place," "Figlio Perduto" and the title track. Sarah Brightman: Classicsweaves an irresistible spell with a unique collection of her favorite classical pieces. This is the ultimate celebration of Sarah's beautiful soprano voice.