Brightman has received over 180 Gold and Platinum sales awards in over 40 different countries around the world and is the only artist to hold #1 spots on the Billboard Classical and Dance charts simultaneously, her other achievements feature her ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America as the best-selling female classical artist of the twenty-first century and a Guinness World Record for the success of “Time to Say Goodbye,” the best-selling single in German recording history.
She has established herself as the world's biggest selling soprano of all time, She has sold 78 million albums worldwide, including 40 million copies of the soundtrack of The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical), 26 million albums, over two million DVDs and 10 million copies of the single " Time to Say Goodbye "as a soloist.
She made her debut as a dancer in troupes such as Hot Gossip and later released a string of disco singles. She was a musical theatre performer and partner of theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom she originated roles including Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera.
After her divorce, Brightman became a crossover artist with former Enigma producer Frank Peterson. Her style, a blend of classical vocals and pop-inspired instrumentation and arrangement, earned her further success.
She is often cited as the woman who paved the way for other international success stories such as Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. She is said to be worth as much as £30m (about US$49m).
Ave Maria
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Ave, ave dominus
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus fructus ventris
Ventris tuae, Jesus.
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Gratia plena
Sarah Brightman's stunningly beautiful version of the classic Latin hymn, "Ave Maria", captures the essence of the Virgin Mary's grace and purity. The song is a tribute to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, and is considered one of the most beautiful and important hymns in the Catholic Church. The lyrics describe Mary as the embodiment of grace, and her divine presence is felt throughout the song.
The opening lines of the song, "Ave Maria, gratia plena", translate to "Hail Mary, full of grace", and pay homage to Mary as the chosen vessel of God's holy spirit. The lyrics then continue to praise her blessedness among women, "Benedicta tu in mulieribus", before culminating in a beautiful expression of reverence for the "fructus ventris tuae", or "fruit of thy womb", Jesus. The phrase "Ave, ave dominus" is a salutation, meaning "Hail, Hail Lord", addressing the Lord as Mary's baby.
Sarah Brightman's interpretation of "Ave Maria" captures the solemn beauty of this timeless hymn, with the haunting melody and her angelic vocals leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Ave Maria
Hail Mary, a greeting to the Virgin Mary
Gratia plena
Full of grace, a compliment to the Virgin Mary
Maria, gratia plena
Mary, full of grace, a repetition of the compliment
Maria, gratia plena
Mary, full of grace, a second repetition of the compliment
Ave, ave dominus
Hail, Hail Lord, a greeting to God
Dominus tecum
The Lord is with you, acknowledging God's presence with Mary
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Blessed are you among women, recognizing Mary's special role
Et benedictus
And blessed, a continuation of the recognition of Mary's special role
Et benedictus fructus ventris
And blessed is the fruit of your womb, recognizing Jesus as the result of Mary's pregnancy
Ventris tuae, Jesus.
Your womb, Jesus, specifying who the blessed fruit is
Ave Maria
Hail Mary, a repetition of the greeting
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN ARNOLD, FRANZ SCHUBERT
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Miguel Fernández
Here you have the translation from latin to English:
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
armenta gonzalez
Ofrezco este Ave Maria Para mi madre la Virgen Maria te amamos .Gracias madre mia por todo tu amor.
armenta gonzalez
Ofrezco esta Ave Maria a mi madre la Virgen Maria por todos los favores recibidos.Gracias y Amen.
armenta gonzalez
Dedicada a nuestra madre la Virgen Maria Amen te amo.
Victoria Ballard
Sarah is an actual angel from the heavens. She gives me hope 💕
Mary Lou Mata
Thank you for your song and passion!
Áurea Maranho
A mais linda Ave Maria que já ouvi, amo sua voz.
laloquelalo
Hermosa canción
SILVIA YOLANDA GONZALEZ TADEO
canta como un angel...Mamita Maria la cuide siempre
Sergio Cortesia
Prachtige song voorgebracht door de beste vrouwelijke sopraan🇧🇪💖
José Cláudio Rodrigues
Uma música divina - homenagem a Maria, conduzida por uma voz maravilhosa - a da Sarah Brightman.