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Sarah Brightman: In Concert [VHS]

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A lot of people try to compare this concert with "Eden". The two concerts are quite different. Eden is more theatrical, were Sarah sings, dances and performs with great costumes, lighting affects, male dancers and beautiful stage background. In this concert, Sarah does what she is most famous for. She sings, and boy can she sing. In the 1st part of the concert she thrills her viewers with classical songs such as Summertime, O Mio Babbino Caro and Chanson Espagnol. Then smoothly and effortlesly she glides into the pop songs. Her rendition of songs from West Side Story, Tu Quieres Volver, and Anrew LLoyd Webber's Whistle Down the Wind is simply breathtaking. She breathes life into these songs with her heavenly voice, facial expression, and body movement. In addition there are the songs from Phantom and Time to say Goodbye. How can anybody not enjoy this magnificent concert is beyond me. Simply great and highly recomended.

When I bought the video, I couldn't wait to listen to it. The sound quality is great. Sarah chose very exquisite songs for her repertoire. The concert was done in 3 styles. There was classic music like "Les filles de Cadiz", "Pie Jesu" and "O mio babbino caro". Other songs included music by Lloyd Webber.

In the 2nd part, Sarah serenaded us with her angelic renditions of hits like "Who wants to live forever", "Tu quieres volver" and a song from a new Lloyd Webber musical called "Whistle down the wind". Between parts, Sarah does 3 costume changes. She goes from an angel in a blue gown, which was almost bedroom curtain-like, to a tight black corset, then a flowing white floor length gown.

If there was anything funny about the video, it had to be the expressions on Sarah's face. She glanced wide-eyed into the camera, singing almost as if she was in pain. Despite that, she sang well. Some songs I found short. Some boring. The most boring was probably "Summer time". Another boring one was The 1st song, "Bailero". It went on too long.

The best part of all, had to be the 3rd part. Sarah did material from "Phantom...", "Evita" and the ever popular song "Time to say goodbye". The duet was perfect with Andrea Bocelli. It raises the hair up on my neck every time. You might find it better than the CD version. This song definately got a greater audience response than the other songs. Sarah looked every inch dignified at the end in "Don't cry for me Argentina". It would've been nice to see her after, signing autographs.

I'm not bothered though. Buy the video if you like Sarah Brightman. It is a good cassette to add to your collection.

Sarah Brightman In Concert is truly a feast for the eyes and ears. Her voice is perfection. She eerily seems to become a part of every song that she sings. The tape is so enjoyable, you will want to play it again and again. The highlights of the concert are Tu Quieres Volver, Who Wants to Live Forever, and the duet with Andrea Bocelli, Time to Say Goodbye. This video is a MUST for your collection.

Sarah Brightman's first concert video, performed live at the Royal Albert Hall and recorded in September 1997, contains material taken from Time To Say Goodbye, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection, and songs not on any other album. Hearing the latter material is the real treat, and makes me wish a studio rendition would be put out on a future album. The opening number, "Bailero," would later appear on her Eden album.

In particular is her rendition of the Spanish-tinged "Chanson Espagnol" and Grieg's "Solveig's Song." In the latter song, she covers her face with her hands, removes them, and sings, finishing the song with the covering gesture.

Ever since hearing "O Mio Babbino Caro" on Classics, I've really come to enjoy this song more than ever since hearing it on Time To Say Goodbye. And seeing her perform "Tu Quieres Volver" and "Who Wants To Live Forever" alone is worth the video.

No, she does not bow out after "Music Of The Night." She does an encore by dragging out Andrea Bocelli, and singing...um.. oh yeah, "Time To Say Goodbye." She concludes with "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" from Evita.

The concert is divided in three sections, the first set of songs being the more operatic, up to the medley, and the second set utilizing her pop vocal, from "Tu Quieres Volver" to "Whistle Down The Wind," by which time her voice is all rested up and ready to go on the Phantom songs and the encore. One comment on "Music Of The Night." What a nerve ALW had in giving that song to the phantom! It's Sarah's by right and she proves it too!

Sarah's face is a little moon-faced here, and that aspect of her lends to her beauty. It gives her face more articulation, especially when her eyes bulge round whenever she hits a high note. She reminds me of a very cute hootie owl. And I am blown away by that sweet smile of hers.

Sarah is easily a supernova compared to her guest performers, even ex-husband Andrew Lloyd Webber, who plays piano as she sings "Whistle Down The Wind." Young choirboy Adam Clarke, who joins her on "Pie Jesu," looks very bashful, but that's understandable, as he is no doubt overwhelmed at performing on stage live and alongside a goddess. And as for poor Andrea Bocelli, well, need I say more? At least someone made sure his tie was straight.

Seeing Sarah sing instead of hearing her merely sing her on five-inch silver disc is a triple treat, of which there are two other servings: the Eden and La Luna concert videos. Stay tuned!

I first heard Sarah Brightman in the duet with Andrea Bocelli/ Time to say Goodbye. Her voice is a gift truly sent from God. This performance is completely captivating and I would recommend this video to any and everyone. As a big Springsteen fan as well as Geroge Strait I have added another dimension into my musical favorties. I look forward to seeing the Eden video very soon.

I am a relative newcomer to the Sarah Brightman faithful, my first real eperience with the Angel was "One Night in Eden". That concert/video/DVD has set a standard that will be extremely difficult to match.

"Sarah Brighman in Concert" preceeded "Eden" by at least a year, however I have just recently purchased the video. "In Concert" is not "Eden", it gets off to a rather slow start, but it has a dynamite finish.

I am now scouring the net attemptiing to find any other Sarah Brightman videos.

IN CONCERT AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Sarah is amazing - her voice is phenomenal - there is no doubt that Sarah has the best and most beautiful voice in the world - ever! She is so talented - her voice is so warm and bright - no matter what style she sings: opera, musical or pop. Sarah looks so beautiful in this concert (she always do), the long sleek black hair looks so beautiful to her. Her warm-heartedness charisma and charm goes straight to your heart and soul.

The sound and the picture on this DVD are excellent.

The DVD begins with clips from Sarah's career: From her time with Pan's People and Hot Gossip. Together with Andrea Bocelli when they present an honour from the sale of TIME TO SAY GOODBYE. Sarah together with Frank Peterson. The Olympic Games in Barcelona 1992, when she and José Carreras sang AMIGOS PARA SIEMPRE. The church mess REQUIEM. As Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and the duet ALL I ASK OF YOU with Cliff Richard.

The concert starts with the very impressive song BAILERO.
Delibes' CHANSON ESPAGNOL from LES FILLES DE CADIZ is a wonderful and lively song.
Puccini's O MIO BABBINO CARO is so beautiful performed by Sarah.
Grieg's SOLVEIG'S SONG and Gershwin's SUMMERTIME are two wonderful songs.
PIE JESU from Andrew's church mess REQUIEM, Sarah sings duet with a young boy Adam Clarke, excellent.

Bernstein's SOMEWHERE, I FEEL PRETTY and TONIGHT. Somewhere I have to repeat myself, Sarah looks pretty and sings fantastic tonight at the concert.
Gipsy Kings' TU QUIERES VOLVER sounds great with acoustic guitar accompany - Sarah sings it so fantastic.
Queen's WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER, wonderful.

Sarah sits on the piano when she sings WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, with Andrew at the piano - playing. She looks so lovely. Nobody has a warmer smile and beautiful eyes than Sarah.

Sarah performs her two songs WISHING YOU WERE SOMEHOW HERE AGAIN and MUSIC OF THE NIGHT so wonderful.

Her most famous song, the duet TIME TO SAY GOODBYE she sings together with Andrea Bocelli at the concert. It's so wonderful and beautiful.
The final song DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA, Sarah sings it very emotionally and beautiful.

This DVD can be enjoyed again and again. Sarah is so fantastic - on this DVD too.

Sarah there is NO ONE LIKE YOU - ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!

Hopefully, intelligent Amazon shoppers will disregard diabolical tomsheer's blatant promotion of another product in a forum where it is inappropriate. Did he miss medication, perhaps? This concert was fantastic and Sarah Brightman has one of the most outstanding, flexible, and breathtaking voices to be experienced live or otherwise. Her talent is truly remarkable in its crossover ability. She is a rare combination of talent, beauty, and poise that has no rival. This is all self-evident in this concert and is a must-have for any Sarah Brightman fan and for the newcomer as well.

This video is great for those fans that can't get enough of Sarah although I will admit that the only reason that I didnt give this Video like I do any other piece of work by Sarah Brightman is because she simply isnt that appealing to me with the wide eye trance she looks like she is when she is singing. Her artistry still is wonderfully displayed here showing her true passion coming from the heart. Sarah Brightman is an artist worth buying music and concerts.

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.