1 could be better
this performance is excellent, however, Sarah's diction is very sloppy, every operatic song has a Ooo sound due to odd vowel shaping. it is a fantastic show, but it could have been better if she annunciated.
2 No words!!
I LOVE IT AMAZING CONCERT, THE MUSIC IS AMAZING SARAH BRIGHTMAN VOICE IS PERFECT, THE QUALITY, THE SOUND, THE SPECIAL GUESTS.... A M A Z I N G!! 5 STARS!!
3 Truly a World Class Vocalist. A Stunning & Unique Experience
I've been a musician for 31 years and love good music covering mostly Rock then country, easy listening, Pop you name it. If it is GOOD MUSIC I WILL Recognize it. Now, I bought the LA LUNA-LIVE IN CONCERT DVD, slipped it in and veiwed the entire concert with my JAW on the floor! She is facinating in reveiling several costume changes with a theatrical flair. She has been vocally trained to perfection in Opera and has a big theatrical background. This all comes to life when she mixes Opera together with many songs sung in English such as "a whiter Shade of Pale". A couple of Spanish + 1 in Italian. Then she combines Opera and straight vocal songs beautifully together in songs which is the ULTIMATE!!! A MUST SEE!!!AAAAA*****
4 Beautiful!
I am a HUGE Phantom of the Opera phan and I love Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. I saw this and HAD to get it (along with many other videos ^_^) Sarah did an excellent job in this concert! Her voice shone throughout the entire video! ^_^
5 lots of fun but bizarre lip synching at work!
This video contains a song "Tu quieres volver" that is beautiful, but matches, second-by-second, the track by the same title on Sarah's "Time to say goodbye" album. That album was recorded up through March 1997 with the LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. This video was recorded in September 1997 with the ENGLISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA!... She has to be lip-synching in the video; there is no way the two tracks would perfectly match. But, the whole London symphony orchestra must also be "pretending" to play.
How does lovely and entertaining Sarah get away with this?
6 Sarah Brightman Marries Classical with Pop
I FINALLY BOUGHT THE DVD! It is worth having, because my VHS is glowing, and has finally begun to wear out. I added the DVD to my collection after debating whether or not I should really get it. Now I have it, and it is fine. The sound and picture is fine. The instrumental intro with short personal clips of Sarah is a nice touch. All the chamelionic looks are gorgeous. I don't have much to say about this DVD, other than the exquisite song selection, the appreciative audience and the well demanded encores. I think out of all three Brightman DVDs (One Night in Eden, La Luna, and Sarah Brightman in concert), the audience here appreciates her the most.
I have grown to like "Tu Quieres Volver" more, now that I've seen it many times live, and have seen it on the DVD. The song right away, broke the classical first half of the show. It's nice to hear more rarely sung songs from Brightman like "Chanson Espagnol", Solveig's song", "I feel pretty" and "Tonight". I have never heard Sarah sing these 4 songs before hearing/watching them on my DVD/VHS.
The concert is made up of a decent time of approx. 73 minutes, considering some songs were a bit short, and some were long.
My copy has the photo taken from the box cover on it. The color is a bit off, but it's not bad. The item is good for collectors, classical music buffs, and diehard Brightman fans. I am all three. :)
My Sarah Brightman DVD collection is almost complete. Because of this DVD, I want to buy One night in Eden, on DVD, as well as the Royal Albert Hall Celebration.
Tracklist is as goes:
Overture
Bailero
Chanson Espagnol
O Mio Babbino Caro
Solveig's song
Summertime
Pie Jesu
Somewhere
I Feel Pretty
Tonight
Tu Quieres Volver
Who Wants To Live Forever
Whistle Down The Wind
Overture from the Phantom of the Opera
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
The Music Of The Night
Time To Say Goodbye
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Credits
Total Time 75 Minutes
Buy this DVD. I think you will be happy.
I hope this review has helped you.
7 A WONDERFUL CONCERT WITH SARAH BRIGHTMAN
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 JosŽ 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!
8 not bad
pretty good when compared to other opera singers... but does not compare to the "eden" or "la luna" DVDs... not by a long shot... still good, though...
9 Very nice show.
This is a wonderful DVD highlighting many great songs and Sarah's career at the time of recording 1997. The Royal Albert Hall is a beautiful for this beautiful singer. I especially love the Duet with Andrea Bocelli on Con Te Partiro (Time To Say Good Buy). Three more highlights are Les filles de Cadiz, Pie Jesu and O mio babbino caro. I also Love Sarah's renditions of Who wants to live forever, Tu Quieres Volver and Whistle Down The Wind. She closes the show with a nice version of Don't Cry For Me Argentina. This is a must get for Sarah fan's.
10 This is not the Sarah of today
he growth of Sarah Brightman as a singer and performer is never more evident than watching this older concert. There are VERY few pop/classical edge songs. This CD contains many tracks from her "Time to Say Goodbye" CD. Also, "Balerio" is the original version, not the one remade by Peterson from Eden. If you are into her newer stuff, I wouldn't buy this one,however, if you like her voice, and you REALLY like classical pieces, you will certainly enjoy. She also does the normal Phantom pieces as she still peforms today in her concerts.
11 Sarah is a cherubic goddess in first concert video
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!
12 Great
Terrific concert, rianks up there with La LUNA DVD!
13 A wonderful video!
Sarah Brightman has such a beautiful and divine voice. I highly recommend this concert video. Sarah sings many beautiful songs on it. I'd give it ten stars if I could!
14 sara
she is very special! other critics say she has a small
voice. if so it,s plenty big for me. she is theatrical,
a joy to watch and hear. a true superstar.
15 Sarah's First DVD
This is Sarah's First DVD concert. Not the best of her concerts in my opinion - no flying motions, flashing lights, fireworks, e.t.c. but it DID have Andrea Boticelli sining the famous duet "Time to Say Goodbye" with Sarah. Overall a good purchase, and a must have for any true lover of Sarah Brightman.
16 Sarah at The Royal Albert Hall
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.
17 Very good, but should?ve been on DVD.
This is the first Sarah Brightman video I purchased, which I found less than intriguing after buying the "One Night in Eden" video some time afterward. Andrea Bocelli was worth it, though.
18 Lovely Video that displays what she can do
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.
19 Sarah is lovely and sweet, but why the lip-synching?
Sarah starts off kind of wooden but always smiles disarmingly at the audience; she gets somewhat better as the concert continues but the reality of this concert is marred by her lipsynching "Tu Quieres Volver" from her "Time to Say Goodbye" album (recorded 11/96-3/97; this concert dated 9/97) and "Who Wants to Live Forever" from the same album (she also lip-synchs the same track on her EDEN video!) There are, however, some lovely moments.
20 simply great
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.
21 good concert
i really enjoyed this video.Sarah Brightman has a clear quality in her voice.i first became aware of her when she dueted with Andrea Bocelli.since then he has blown up and Brightman kinda got forgotten but this video shows she has a real good voice and is not second fiddle to anyone.
22 Sarah Brightman in Concert
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.
23 Sarah Brightman in Concert, Royal Albert Hall, 1998
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.
24 A World Class Diva for the 21st Century
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.
25 Skip this, buy recommendation below
Sarah is not a world class singer in the class of Maria Callas, Victoria de los Angeles, Renata Scotto, Helga Dernesch, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, Mirella Freni, Madi Mespli, and others you can hear on "The Best Opera Album in the World, Ever" (EMI/Virgin #42203, double CD). This latter double CD will make you cry, it is so beautiful, and this from someone who never liked opera. I listen to it only about once a week, so I won't get tired of it, and after several months it still grabs my by the throat and makes tears run down my face. In 40 years of listening to rock and pop, I have never experienced this before. Buy it! Skip this video by Brightman. I hear she has done other good videos, but this is not one of them.
26 This Is The First Sarah Brightman Video I Bought...
...and perhaps great fun. It features a great array of songs I never knew. The Phantom of the Opera songs were great, the special effects were great, perhaps the whole concert was great. Especially the duet with that sexy Andrea Bocelli guy whom I was totally "foaming at the mouth" for. My suggestion: Get it as soon as possible!
27 Sarah Brightman In Concert
Wonderful, talented, beautiful, loving Sarah Brightman deserves better than this video has to offer. While the music and Sarah are overwhelming in beauty, the POOR QUALITY OF THE VIDEO REPRODUCTION is unforgivable. All through the concert the static sounds diminish greatly the enjoyment of music. The static distracts and ruins the moment. During all events of applause the skips in sound are horrible. It sounds as if the microphone was being turned off and on all during applause. It prevents one from even enjoying the applause given to the artists. In the last song with Andrea Bocelli the skips in sound and static was at its worst. I regret paying the price for this video. I respect Sarah far too much to allow this junky video on the market. Edsol Crowder
28 For all Sarah fans.
Like "One Night in Eden" it is great. Her performance with Bocelli will make you a fan of his also. NO negatives.
29 Not bad but....
Don't get me wrong, I very much enjoy Sarah Brightman and her beautiful voice and I have been a fan for almost 5 years now. If you close your eyes, this video can be a real treat! What I'm trying to say is, she's not quite easy on the eyes. Some find it enchanting or charming when she gets that wide-eyed, tranced look while she's singing but it's a tad too dramatic for me whether it's natural or not. She is in great voice here though and this video contains many of her selections from her CD "Timeless", or "Time to Say Goodbye", which established her name in the United States. In a nutshell, this video has beautiful music and a beautiful voice with not quite so beautiful visuals, but it's still a treat for many fans.
30 The most beautiful music you will ever hear.
When you watch this video you get the impression that Sarah goes into a bit of a trance before singing and what comes out is so unimaginably beautiful that you would think the Holy Spirit had litterally taken over her mind and body to produce what may very well be the most beautiful music you will ever have the pleasure of listening to.
31 This is a great show!
I've seen this concert on the pbs stations here in the usa, and when i first saw it the next day i ran out and found everything of her cds and videos that i could, i bought everything. now i've seen her live in concert in 1999 and she can sing so pure like an angel . now i have all of my friends on her music no one can stop playing her music , the best sone on this video is Music Of The Night, and i have found my wedding song. no one can sing it like sarah or even Michael Crawford, so fans out there get this video and the One Night In Eden.
32 Sarah is the only angel of music
I've just seen this video and now I understand why Sarah is called the Angel of Music. Her voice is exceptional, the duet with Andrea Bocelli is amazing.
33 Too slow and drowsy
After seeing her performance on PBS in Eden, we ordered this video. Unfortunately this is nothing like that concert and should probably be avoided if you do not want be put asleep. No change in tempo or tone for the performance.
34 The Angel of Music
I have fallen in love all over again with the sublime angel of song. Sarah Brightman creates and embodies all that is hauntingly beautiful. The music is kept fresh visually with enchanting costumes and staging that bring out the gloriousness of Brightman and her work. Her rendition of Nessun Dorma transcends the senses to a waking dreamland. This is the most treasured video of my collection.
35 Not for all
Sara was magic, mystery, music was spectacular. Visual effects sometimes contribute bad effects on your imaginary universe. This video is surely the one. If you keep Sara as a sacred image, you'd better stay away from it.. from Nick Niwa.
36 Maravillosa!!!
Es uno de los conciertos m‡s hermosos que haya visto y escuchado, ver c—mo canta es todo un placer auditivo y visual. Es muy recomendable el video y la calidad es por mucho superior. Simplemente MARAVILLOSA...
37 The Angel of Music Soars to New Heights
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.
38 INCREDIBLE SARAH....
I have owned this video for several months. It is one video to listen to and enjoy over and over. Sarah Brightman is such an incredible talent. One can not only LISTEN to her music in this video, but can also GET INTO IT. She sings what she feels and I can FEEL the music she is sending to the listener. Andrew Lloyd Webber is most excellent with "Whistle Down the Wind". And, the duet with Andreas Bocelli is worth the price of the video.
39 THE BRIGHTNESS OF BRIGHTMAN - WHAT A GLOW
Sarah Brightman is a joy to behold. She's unique. Watching her is a gift due to her obvious love affair with music. Listening is a glorious party for your senses. After seeing the video the CD had to be mine. If you don't appreciate her - you have no soul or appreication of beauty in any form. She dazzles one and I am that one. In person (PBS fund drives) she is just perfection. I've been a fan since hearing her in PHANTOM. Her ex Andrew L Webber was correct selecting her as Christine. She is funny, beautiful and a delight. Come into the Brightness of Brightman.
40 Sara Brightman's lyric soprano voice has an awesom quality.
sara Brightmans is a talented performer who stresses the importance of feeling the meaning of song, instead of just singing the notes. Her voice very different compared to most opera singers, however she is in a class of her own. She rocks the stage.
41 Lo mejor de lo mejor
Es uno de los conciertos mas espectaculares que jamas halla visto en mi vida, es genial verla a Sarah todas las veces que quiera, que mas se pude pedir al tener este video?
42 Absolutely brilliant!!!!!
I have got to say, I only saw the video once, but it was brilliant.I bought the album ( Who wants to live forever) and I have been hooked ever since. Buy it while you can. You will not regret it!!!
43 Sarah Brightman at her best.
Sarah Brightman has a voice that is just mesmerizing. I can watch this video time after time. She has a duet with Andrea Bocceli that is just as pleasing to listen to as the rest of the video.
