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In this live rendering of her hit album La Luna, soprano powerhouse Sarah Brightman once again delivers an entrancing vocal performance that embraces -- and somehow unifies -- remarkably disparate material. On the heels of her previous video smash, One Night in Eden, the angelic chanteuse eschews the show tunes and instead shines her crystal pipes on pop material that ranges from the ethereal ("Scarborough Fair") to the idiosyncratic ("A Whiter Shade of Pale"). As expected, Brightman also graces numerous classical numbers with slinky arias by Rachmaninov and Beethoven. Brightman seems to relish making odd choices, and she doesn't disappoint here, thanks to movie maverick Ennio Morricone's "La Califfa" and the trip-hop beats of "This Love." While the programmed rhythms on some songs may seem quirky, her adventurousness is bound to win her new fans and deserves to score points with her faithful legions, too. Not every artist dares to be different. Chas Turner

All Movie Guide

Stage performer (Cats, Phantom of the Opera) and singer Sarah Brightman wowed audiences with this concert of her 2000 album La Luna, which debuted at number one on the classical crossover chart. Using theatrical sets and moody lighting, Brightman creates a dramatic atmosphere that perfectly complements her repertoire. The La Luna concert features Brightman's renditions of such favorites as "Scarborough Fair," "Whiter Shade of Pale," and "Music of the Night" (from Phantom), while lending more ethereal vocals to the inspiring "La Luna," "Siren," and "Deliver Me." ~ Jessica Frost, All Movie Guide

Product Details

• UPC: 724347789496
• Source: ANGEL RECORDS
• Region Code: 1
• Sound: Dolby Digital, stereo, DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Time: 2:59:00
• Sales Rank: 15,888

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