Sarah Brightman is a renowned British singer and actress known for her classical crossover soprano voice.
Brightman began her artistic journey at the age of three with dance and piano classes, eventually debuting in a musical at just 13 years old.
She gained fame in the 1980s after starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Cats," which led to a significant collaboration with the composer.
Biography
Early Life
Sarah Brightman, born on August 14, 1960, in England, is the eldest of six children in a family that nurtured her artistic talents. Her father, Grenville Brightman, was a businessman, and her mother, Paula, encouraged her early interest in the performing arts. At just three years old, Sarah began taking dance and piano lessons, which laid the foundation for her future career. By age 11, she was accepted into the prestigious Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, and she later honed her skills at the Royal College of Music. Brightman made her theatrical debut at 13 in the musical "I and Albert" at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.
Career
Brightman's career took off in the 1980s when she joined Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Cats" as Jemima. Her talent caught the eye of Lloyd Webber, leading to a marriage in 1984 and collaborations on iconic productions like "The Phantom of the Opera" and the mass "Requiem." Her recording of "Pie Jesu" became a commercial success, showcasing her operatic pop style. Over the years, she has released numerous albums, including "Requiem," "La Luna," and "Hymn," solidifying her status as a leading soprano in the classical crossover genre. Brightman has also been recognized with awards, including the Echo Pop Award for Hit of the Year.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Brightman's personal life has been marked by her high-profile relationships, including her marriage to Andrew Lloyd Webber, which ended in 1990. She has been involved in various charitable endeavors, such as serving as a UNESCO Artist for Peace Ambassador and launching the Brightman STEM Scholarship program to support young women in pursuing education in science and technology. Brightman's commitment to philanthropy reflects her desire to inspire future generations, alongside her illustrious career in music and theatre.
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Discography
Winter in Paris2023
- 1.Le Bonheur Est Multicolore3:05
- 2.Winter Light3:18
- 3.I Believe in Father Christmas3:46
- 4.Amazing Grace3:06
- 5.Colder Than Winter4:05
- 6.Arrival3:18
- 7.Happy Xmas (War Is Over)3:55
- 8.Silent Night3:11
- 9.La Luna4:58
- 10.Pie Jesu3:51
- 11.Voyage, Voyage3:58
- 12.Done3:43
- 13.Watermark2:33
- 14.Ave Maria4:12
France2020
- 1.Just Show Me How To Love You4:02
- 2.Nella Fantasia3:38
- 3.There For Me3:33
- 4.Dans La Nuit2:47
- 5.Ne Viens Pas3:47
- 6.Anytime Anywhere3:16
- 7.Tout Ce Que Je Sais3:26
- 8.Sogni4:18
- 9.He Doesn't See Me4:30
- 10.Phantom Of The Opera4:22
- 11.A Question Of Honour6:35
- 12.Figlio Perduto4:39
- 13.Ave Maria3:00
- 14.Nessun Dorma3:52
- 15.Tu Quieres Volver3:48
- 16.O Mio Babbino Caro2:22
- 17.Sarai Qui3:57
- 18.Pie Jesù3:59
- 19.Time To Say Goodbye4:08
Hymn2018
- 1.Hymn Overture1:03
- 2.Hymn4:28
- 3.Sogni4:18
- 4.Sky and Sand4:12
- 5.Canto per noi3:22
- 6.Fly to Paradise5:14
- 7.Gia nel seno (La storia di lucrezia)3:10
- 8.Follow Me4:00
- 9.You3:30
- 10.Better Is One Day3:51
- 11.Tu che m’hai preso il cuor2:43
- 12.Miracle (Sarah’s version)4:53
- 13.Time to Say Goodbye4:15
- 14.Done (pop version)3:41
- 15.Sky and Sand (Pedi remix)3:48
Dreamchaser2013
- 1.Angel4:16
- 2.One Day Like This5:57
- 3.Glósóli6:50
- 4.Lento e largo from Symphony no. 3, op. 36 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs)5:38
- 5.B 6124:50
- 6.Breathe Me4:48
- 7.Ave Maria5:48
- 8.Éperdu5:07
- 9.A Song of India3:26
- 10.Venus and Mars4:26
- 11.Kaze no torimichi4:14
A Winter Symphony2008
- 1.Arrival3:17
- 2.Colder Than Winter4:03
- 3.Ave Maria4:10
- 4.Silent Night3:09
- 5.In the Bleak Midwinter3:45
- 6.I've Been This Way Before3:53
- 7.Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring3:58
- 8.Child in a Manger3:08
- 9.I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday4:41
- 10.Amazing Grace3:06
- 11.Ave Maria2:54
- 12.I Believe in Father Christmas3:45
- 13.Happy Christmas (War Is Over)3:28
- 14.First of May2:55
- 15.He Moved Through the Fair2:14
Symphony2007
- 1.Gothica1:20
- 2.Fleurs du mal4:10
- 3.Symphony4:47
- 4.Canto della terra4:00
- 5.Sanvean3:51
- 6.I Will Be With You (Where the Lost Ones Go)4:32
- 7.Schwere Träume3:22
- 8.Sarai qui3:57
- 9.Storia d’amore4:04
- 10.Let It Rain4:18
- 11.Attesa4:27
- 12.Pasión5:15
- 13.Running6:10
- 14.Sarahbande3:50
- 15.I Will Be With You (Where the Lost Ones Go)4:32
- 16.Fleurs du mal (reprise)2:02
The Harem Tour2004
- 1.Kama Sutra2:23
- 2.Join Me4:18
- 3.My Imagination3:58
- 4.Don’t Give Up5:23
- 5.Forbidden Colours4:31
- 6.The Smile5:17
- 7.Pay No Mind4:01
- 8.A Question of Honour (extended version)8:46
- 9.Voyage Voyage3:57
- 10.Colours of the Rainbow4:25
- 11.The Secret Still Remains3:38
- 12.I’ve Seen It All4:27
- 13.Watermark2:39
Harem2003
- 1.Harem5:45
- 2.What a Wonderful World3:40
- 3.It's a Beautiful Day3:56
- 4.What You Never Know3:24
- 5.The Journey Home4:56
- 6.Free3:45
- 7.Mysterious Days5:17
- 8.The War Is Over5:15
- 9.Misere mei0:55
- 10.Beautiful4:35
- 11.Arabian Nights8:50
- 12.Stranger in Paradise4:27
- 13.Until the End of Time4:32
- 14.You Take My Breath Away6:51
Encore2002
- 1.Whistle Down the Wind (Whistle Down the Wind)3:28
- 2.Away From You (Rex)3:29
- 3.Guardami (With One Look, Italian version) Sunset Boulevard3:38
- 4.Think of Me (Phantom of the Opera)3:16
- 5.One More Walk Around the Garden (Carmelina)3:19
- 6.Surrender (Sunset Boulevard)3:06
- 7.If I Ever Fall in Love Again (The Crooked Mile)4:00
- 8.Half a Moment (Jeeves)3:59
- 9.Piano (Memory, Italian version) Cats5:08
- 10.What More do I Need (Saturday Night)3:05
- 11.There Is More to Love (Aspects of Love)2:35
- 12.The Last Man in My Life (Song and Dance)3:10
- 13.In the Mandarin's Orchid Garden (East Is West)3:18
- 14.Nothing Like You've Ever Known (Tell Me on a Sunday & Song and Dance)3:11
- 15.Chi Il Bel Sogno di Doretta2:46
Classics2001
- 1.Ave Maria3:01
- 2.La Wally4:03
- 3.Winter Light3:17
- 4.Anytime, Anywhere3:20
- 5.Alhambra4:01
- 6.Lascia ch'io pianga3:30
- 7.Dans la nuit2:46
- 8.Serenade / How Fair This Place3:26
- 9.O mio babbino caro2:23
- 10.La Luna5:00
- 11.Pie Jesu3:44
- 12.Figlio perduto4:39
- 13.Nessun dorma3:52
- 14.Bailero3:14
- 15.Time to Say Goodbye (solo version)4:06
The Very Best of 1990-20002001
- 1.A Question of Honour, Part 25:23
- 2.Heaven Is Here4:08
- 3.Who Wants to Live Forever3:59
- 4.Time to Say Goodbye4:10
- 5.Tu quieres volver3:53
- 6.Just Show Me How to Love You4:03
- 7.Eden4:04
- 8.Nella fantasia3:43
- 9.Deliver Me4:05
- 10.Only an Ocean Away4:59
- 11.Scarborough Fair4:15
- 12.A Whiter Shade of Pale3:16
- 13.First of May2:59
- 14.Captain Nemo3:32
- 15.La Mer3:03
- 16.The Last Words You Said4:10
Golden Collection2000
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La Luna2000
- 1.This Love6:20
- 2.Scarborough Fair4:12
- 3.Figlio perduto4:37
- 4.La Califfa3:05
- 5.Here With Me5:12
- 6.Serenade0:51
- 7.How Fare This Spot2:09
- 8.Hijo de la Luna4:29
- 9.She Doesn't See Him4:28
- 10.Solo con te3:05
- 11.Gloomy Sunday3:47
- 12.La Luna5:02
- 13.First of May (live)3:04
Eden1998
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The Trees They Grow So High1998
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Timeless / Time to Say Goodbye1997
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The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection1997
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Surrender: The Unexpected Songs1995
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Fly1995
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Dive1993
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Sarah Brightman Sings the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber1992
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A Christmas Spectacular of Carols and Songs1992
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As I Came of Age1990
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The Songs That Got Away1989
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Requiem1985
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Label
- Record label
- A&M Records
- Record label
- East West Records
- Record label
- Angel
- Record label
- Manhattan Records
- Record label
- EMI
- Record label
- Decca Gold
Achievements
- Award
- Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Brightman, Sarah, Hepsibah, S. Brightman, Sara Brightman, サラ・ブライトマン
Sarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano singer and actress.
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