Sarah Brightman is a popular English singer who has long been loved by listeners in many countries. She was born in the small town of Berkamsted, located near London. Sarah was the eldest of six children. The girl's father worked as an ordinary developer. Mother in her youth was a talented and promising ballerina. But after the birth of children, she decided to abandon her career and devote herself to raising babies.
Childhood: the first manifestations of talent
Since childhood, Brightman Sarah attended a ballet school, where her mother attached her. Already at the age of three, the baby was present at the lessons. When Sarah turned 12, she took part in the theater production of "Me and Albert", which took place at the Piccadilly Theater. From that time on, Sarah fell in love with the stage forever: after all, she was entrusted with two whole roles. The girl was supposed to play the role of Princess Vicki, the eldest daughter of the Queen, as well as the role of a street tramp.
At age 14, Brightman Sarah beginsto practice vocals, and at 16 she performs as a dancer in the popular television series called Pan`s people. When the girl came of age, her first success came - the song I Lost my Heart to a Starship Trooper, which Sarah performed as part of the pop group Hot Gossip, took sixth place in the music chart of that time.
Sarah Brightman: opera and theater
Since the next five albums of this group did not gain popularity, Sarah decided to try herself in another field. She decided to take up classical vocals. In 1981, the girl takes part in the musical "Cats" at the New Theater in London. The author of the musical was Andrew Lloyd Weber, whom Sarah marries in 1984. Both Sarah and the composer, this marriage was repeated. Andrew had two children from his first marriage. The wedding of Sarah and Andrew took place on March 22, 1984 - the composer's birthday, as well as the day of the premiere of the Star Express production.
Opera work
In 1985, Sarah Brightman performs with the Italian opera singer Placido Domingo. For her performance in Webber's Requiem, she was nominated for a Grammy Music Award. Next, she will work in the theater - especially for his wife, Webber creates the role of Christina in the production of The Phantom of the Opera. Premiered at Her Majesty's Theater in October 1986. Performing the same role on Broadway, Sarah is nominated for a Drama Desk Award.
In 1988, the girl recorded an album of songs called Early one morning. It includes various folklore songs. In 1990, Sarah divorced Webber and moved to the United States. There she met Frank Peterson, who co-produced the first album of the Enigma group. However, she continues to work with Webber, releasing an album with his songs called Surrender, The unexpected songs.
In 1996, together with the famous tenor Andrea Bocelli Brightman, Sarah recorded a single called Time to say Good-bye, which later became considered "the best of all time." The song was performed at the final boxing match of Henry Musk, who was ending his career. In total, 5 million copies of this single were sold at that time. Sarah Brightman's third album, Timeless, sold over 3 million copies. In America, he received gold and platinum awards.
Frank Peterson and Sarah Brightman: songs that rocked the whole planet
Frank Peterson became the new husband of Sarah. Their biggest creative achievement is considered to be two albums - Eden and La Luna, which were released in 1998 and in 2000. In these discs, the musicians brought together various musical styles from many eras and genres, thus proving that there are no limits in music.
Here are the works of such great composers as Beethoven, Dvorak, Rachmaninov, along with the works of contemporary rock bands. This, for example, is Dust in the wind by Kansas or A winter shade of pale by Procol Harum. However, with this incredible mishmash, listeners do not have a sense of disharmony. The output of each recordaccompanied by extensive tours around the world.
In 2007, Sarah performed songs with the masters of the classics - Fernando Lima and Chris Thompson. The main thread that connects all of Sarah's works is her magnificent voice. She is able to perform both classical arias and modern popular compositions. When asked about the secret to her success, Sarah Brightman replies that it is hard work. Despite the fact that her age has long passed the fortieth mark, Sarah is not going to leave the stage at all.
