Early Life

Sarah Brightman was born in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England on August 14th, 1960. She trained as a dancer in her early years and started her professional career in musical theatre in the late 1970s. She later developed a career in classical crossover music, becoming one of the world's best-selling artists in that genre. She is known for her three-octave vocal range and her ability to sing in various styles from opera to pop.

Career Highlights

Brightman has released over 15 albums throughout her career and has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Her most famous album was Time to Say Goodbye (1997), which became an international success, topping charts all over the world. The single of the same name, a duet with Andrea Bocelli, was also a huge hit and was used on multiple movie soundtracks. She later collaborated with other well-known artists such as Paul Miles-Kingston, Yanni, John Williams, and Kenny Loggins.

Later Career

In 2000, she released La Luna, which became her first album to chart in the US. It included several classical pieces as well as new material written by herself. It was followed by Harem (2003), Symphony (2008) and the Christmas album A Winter Symphony (2008). In 2012 she returned with Dreamchaser which went to number 1 on the US Classical Chart. She has also performed many of her songs live in concert with symphony orchestras worldwide.

Legacy

Sarah Brightman has sold over 30 million records worldwide and is often referred to as the “Queen of Classical Crossover”. She has been nominated for several awards throughout her career and has been included in numerous “best of” lists. Her music continues to be popular today and she is considered one of the most influential artists in the classical crossover genre.