Sarah Brightman In Concert

Starring:Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Adam Clarke
Director: David Mallet
Studio: Sony Pictures
Product Type: DVD

Sarah Brightman - La Luna (Live in Concert)

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Sarah Brightman - La Luna (Live in Concert)
Starring: Sarah Brightman , Neil Drinkwater , Todd Talbot , Josh Groban , and Matthew Scrivener (II)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Manufacturer: Angel Records
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Sarah Brightman In Concert

ASIN: B00005ALLX
Release Date: 2001-06-05

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Superstar crossover vocalist Sarah Brightman greets the new millennium with a bold sense of her unique musical niche in this live concert, La Luna. Drawing heavily from her same-titled CD, the material touches on images of the moon that reinforce its ambiguity as a force known to draw together "the lunatic, the lover, and the poet" (Brightman's revealing woodsy outfits and tinsel crown do seem to suggest a sort of Titania-like figure out of a New Age Midsummer Night's Dream). And it's a stylistic as well as thematic voyage, coursing from contemporary synth pop through gorgeously sinuous melodies of classical composers (one song, "Figlio Perduto," even adapts the slow movement of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony) as well as selections from her earlier albums: "There for Me" (a duet with Josh Groban), Puccini's "Nessun Dorma," "Time to Say Goodbye" (performed without Andrea Bocelli), and ex-husband Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu" and "Music of the Night." Limiting stage action to arm gestures, some dancers, and a couple of flying maneuvers (most notably amid a shower of sparks in "A Question of Honour"), executive producer Frank Peterson (who produced the CD) and stage director Bruce Gowers swath Brightman's shiny small voice in luxuriant fabrics of sound. Detractors will lament the resulting sameness of tone--no matter what the style involved--but Brightman's focus on spinning an ethereal spell is never eclipsed. -- Thomas May

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Track listing:

1. La Lune
2. Winter in July
3. Scarborough Fair
4. Who Wants to Live Forever
5. Hijo de la Luna
6. La Luna Interlude I
7. Figlio Perduto
8. La Luna
9. La Califfa
10. Pie Jesu
11. La Luna Interlude II
12. Nessun Dorma
13. Siren
14. Deliver Me
15. He Doesn't See Me
16. La Luna Interlude III
17. A Whiter Shade of Pale
18. There for Me
19. Twisted Every Way
20. Phantom of the Opera Suite
21. Little Lotti
22. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
23. Music of the Night
24. A Question of Honour
25. Moon River
26. Time to Say Goodbye

Customer Reviews:

voice and imagery.......2007-05-29

At its gentlest and most natural, Sarah Brightman's voice is the lullaby of sunlight through a canopy of leaves. Her low tones are as meditative as wind through a dark stone passage, and her highest trills are a rousing swim through a cold river. And she knows that such a voice is best presented through imagery. There are almost no clichés we've come to expect at concerts. Interaction with the audience is kept to a minimum; and she doesn't introduce the musicians or anyone else performing with her aside from duet partner Josh Groban. Instead, she assumes images of mystical female icons: Aphrodite in "Who Wants to Live Forever," a music-box doll in "Figlio Perduto," the Virgin Mary in "Nessun Dorma" and "Deliver Me," and a vamp in "Music of the Night." Only twice does she seem human: during "Moon River," sung close to the audience; and in her duet with Josh (the affectionate embrace she gives the baby-faced baritone at the end of the song is endearing).
The song selection is very satisfying. I was impressed with how Sarah turned Queen's "Who Wants to Live Forever" into something epic. Her rendition of "Nessun Dorma" has breathed new life into the aria as a stirring piece for a soprano. I also enjoyed the reversal of roles she effected in "Music of the Night": it is now the diva seducing the maestro, and not the other way around.
My only negative comment is that in certain songs, the lyrics are neither on a par nor in harmony with Sarah's voice or the show's mysticism. "Deliver Me," which she sings like a heaven-bound Mary above a rotating globe, has such casual lines such as `I know you're the one to pull me through.' She comes on stage after the third interlude looking like a dryad, only to sing of `cartwheels on the floor' and `drinks' in "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Such a voice, and such a production, deserves more poetic lyrics.
But it is easy to ignore this. Just listen to this voice, and watch this spirited performer lose herself in her meditations.

Best Female voice in the Business.......2007-05-07

A superb collection of songs in a great venue with excellent sound and separation

Have the album? Watch the concert.......2006-11-19

Sarah pulls out all the stops to give us a first rate concert. You immediately feel that you are in another place that is timeless. There seems to be a favorite or classic for everyone.

The only drawback is that the experience seems to be over too soon.

great vocal great DVD.......2006-08-03

Nothing to say but terrific !!!!!!!!!!!! one little bit drawback is the cover is not as same quality.

Entertaining, beautiful voice, but.........2006-07-17

I've been a fan of Sarah Brightman since I went through my "Phantom of the Opera phase" as a 19-year-old. (I had listened nonstop to the Original London Cast Recording and had read the book by Gaston Leroux b/f attending a performance of "The Phantom" in Toronto).

Sarah is a talented artist; I'm in no way contesting that. However, her arm gestures are so strange and don't seem to go with what she's singing. While I enjoyed the background choreography, I found her arm gestures and stage movement distracting and nonsensical. Also, her costumes were not to my taste, though I suppose that her outfits reflect the "moon" theme of the program.

But this DVD is worth the price in many other ways. The second movement (allegretto) of Beethoven's 7th Symphony is so gorgeous, and I love the vocal arrangement of it (Figlio Perduto). The text is sort of a Spanish version of Schubert's "Erlkonig."

I also enjoyed Sarah's rendition of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (check out the music video in the special features), "Moon River," and "Scarborough Fair." And hey, Josh Groban (the quintessential sensitive, young artist) makes a guest appearance at this concert...need I say more?

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Sarah Brightman
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Sarah Brightman In Concert
Starring: Sarah Brightman , Andrea Bocelli , Andrew Lloyd Webber , and Adam Clarke
Director: David Mallet
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B00005O4UI
Release Date: 2001-10-16

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Sarah Brightman.......2007-01-11

Excellent standard BRIGHTMAN. Good musical production and summary of her various other productions.

Is this the same woman that appears on the CLASSICS cd?.......2006-10-06

I must say that I found myself unable to believe that this sweet, seraphic, wide-eyed woman is the same woman who appeared nude in two later music videos: Winter Light and Ave Maria.

The voice is even different. I didn't think a good voice could get better with age, but hers certainly has. She went from great to even better! Brava, Sarah, for all the hard vocal training. She does her homework.

Five stars for the voice and presentation. Some have complained of her facial expressions, but I must say that watching some of the more portly opera divas in action is sometimes excruciating to watch. This is tame by comparison, and she appears much more natural. Observe the way she raises her arms to get more breath in her lungs in a very poised, relaxed motion. This woman knows what she's doing.

I have previously criticized Ms. Brightman's overt sexuality on the "Ave Maria" video and on the "Classics" CD jacket. Regretfully, in this day and age, it takes more than sheer talent to sell a record to the masses. At least I can respect her decision to be sensual in an artistic way. As I watch this concert, I can hardly believe it's the same Sarah from both eras of her career. Amazing.

This video is a treat for anyone who loves Sarah, a good concert, a good voice, or all of the above. Don't expect the Sarah from the "Live in Las Vegas" DVD, however. That is Future-Sarah, and I can't wait to see what she does next.

Take care, everyone.

Sarah Brightman is amazing!.......2006-03-03

This is an awesome video. The performances are incredible, especially the duet "Time to Say Goodbye" with Andrea Bocelli. Sarah also sings "Music of the Night", which is something she says she doesn't get to do often, since the song was written for the Phantom. It's a rare treat.

On a side note, we took this DVD to my daughter's music instructor to show her the types of songs she wanted to learn. Her instructor was very impressed and thought my daughter could learn a lot from Sarah's style and stage presence.

Early Sarah.......2006-03-02

We are fans of Sarah Brightman, but this is an early video and it does not show her imagination and performing ability as the later videos do. It starts out rather slow with her singing with the orchestra a variety of opera style songs and then graduates to her Phantom of the Opera songs which everyone seems to love. She has too short of a performance with Andrea Bocelli-together they are great.

Best of the Bunch! (of her available concert videos).......2005-05-14

One of her first concerts on video and they don't get better than this one. Appearances by Andrea Bocelli "Time to say Goodbye" and Andrew Weber "Music of the Night". Plus many more of her classics. with a great finale of "Don't cry for me Argentina".

Awesome!

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Sarah Brightman in Concert [Region 2]
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Sarah Brightman.......2007-01-11

Excellent standard BRIGHTMAN. Good musical production and summary of her various other productions.

Is this the same woman that appears on the CLASSICS cd?.......2006-10-06

Sarah Brightman is amazing!.......2006-03-03

Early Sarah.......2006-03-02

Best of the Bunch! (of her available concert videos).......2005-05-14

Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert [Region 2]

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voice and imagery
Best Female voice in the Business
Have the album? Watch the concert
great vocal great DVD
Entertaining, beautiful voice, but..

Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert [Region 2]
Starring: Sarah Brightman , Neil Drinkwater , Todd Talbot , Josh Groban , and Matthew Scrivener (II)
Director: Bruce Gowers
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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