His awards include seven Tonys, three Grammys including Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Requiem, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe, an Oscar, two International Emmys, the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre, a BASCA Fellowship and the Kennedy Center Honor.
He currently owns six London theatres, including the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and the London Palladium.
Angel of Music
Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics
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Where in the world
Have you been hiding?
Really - you were perfect
I only wish
I knew your secret
Who is this new
Father once spoke of an angel
I used to dream he'd appear
Now as I sing I can sense him
And I know he's here
Here in this room he calls me softly
Somewhere inside, hiding
Somehow I know he's always with me
He, the unseen genius
Christine, Christine you must have been dreaming
Stories like this can't come true
Christine, you're talking in riddles
And it's not like you
Angel of music, guide and guardian
Grant to me your glory
Who is this angel?
This
Angel of music, hide no longer
Secret and strange angel
He's with me even now
Your hands are cold
All around me
Your face, Christine, it's white
It frightens me
Don't be frightened
The song "Angel of Music" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera is a haunting and mysterious tune that explores the relationship between Christine and her guardian angel, who she believes is guiding her towards musical success. The song begins with a round of applause for Christine's performance, with the crowd praising her "bravi, bravi, bravissimi!" This is followed by a brief exchange between Christine and her tutor, who she suspects might actually be her angel in disguise. As Christine sings, she feels the presence of her angel watching over her and guiding her towards musical success. She describes him as "the unseen genius," and even though she cannot see him, she knows he is always with her.
The lyrics of "Angel of Music" are highly metaphorical, and they are intended to convey the sense of mystery and intrigue that lies at the heart of the Phantom of the Opera story. The song is also notable for its use of musical motifs, which are repeated throughout the musical and serve to tie the various elements of the story together. Overall, the song is a powerful tribute to the power of music, as well as to the idea that there are unseen forces at work in our lives that guide us towards our destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Bravi, bravi, bravissimi!
Marvelous performance, outstanding!
Where in the world
Have you been hiding?
I'm curious where you have been all this time?
Really - you were perfect
I only wish
I knew your secret
You were incredible! I wish I knew how you did it.
Who is this new
Tutor?
I am curious to know about your new tutor.
Father once spoke of an angel
I used to dream he'd appear
Now as I sing I can sense him
And I know he's here
My father talked about an angel, and I used to dream of him. But now, I can feel his presence as I sing.
Here in this room he calls me softly
Somewhere inside, hiding
Somehow I know he's always with me
He, the unseen genius
In this room, he whispers to me, hiding somewhere. But I know he is always by my side - he is the hidden genius.
Christine, Christine you must have been dreaming
Stories like this can't come true
Christine, you're talking in riddles
And it's not like you
Christine, you must be dreaming because such stories can't come true. I don't understand what you're saying, it's unlike you.
Angel of music, guide and guardian
Grant to me your glory
Spirit of music, be my guide and protector, bless me with your charm.
Who is this angel?
This
Angel of music, hide no longer
Secret and strange angel
He's with me even now
Who is this angel? Reveal yourself, Angel of Music! You are a mysterious and secret angel who is with me even now.
Your hands are cold
All around me
Your face, Christine, it's white
It frightens me
Your hands are cold, and I can feel you all around me. Your face, Christine, is white, and it's scary me.
Don't be frightened
Don't be afraid.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NayvieNoir
I would probably react the same way as Meg if my best friend told me she heard strange men singing to her when she was asleep.
@FAPRAK
Instead of talking about who would make a better phantom, let's talk about how Jennifer Ellison made the most adorable Meg :)
@Crh123
I wish Meg sang more in this I love her voice and she is so beautiful!!
@IdiosyncraticCat
I always thought it sounded lovely when they descended down the hall, their voices rising in harmony. Emmy's "Angel of Music, grant to me your glory," is a gorgeous stand out.
@KaylynGrace
I love the movie's Meg because her voice doesn"t annoy me.
@HimynameisAverie
2:47 I love how Meg walks in 1st position.
@hoababachkhoa39
Emmy's dress and hairstyle is very alike that of Queen Sissi.
@iFistedFlipper113
So Ramin played the Father, The Lover and The Phantom? Raminception.
@XIIIKHRoxas
I wish meg had a bigger part I love her voice ^_^ i'd love to see what the phantom would think of her
@CherryBlossom3x3
Meg is my favorite character and it's sad that no one pay attention to her.