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).
Lento E Largo From Symphony No.3
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Królowo Ty zawsze wspieraj mnie
The lyrics "O Mamo nie placz nie Niebos Przeczysta Królowo Ty zawsze wspieraj mnie" translate to "Oh Mother, do not cry, Pure Queen of Heaven always support me" in English. This is a prayer to the Virgin Mary asking her for her divine protection and asking for her to always support the singer. The use of the word "Niebos Przeczysta" which means "Pure Queen of Heaven" further emphasizes the importance of the Virgin Mary in the singer's life and religion.
The entire song, Lento E Largo, is actually an instrumental piece written by Henryk Górecki, a Polish composer. The version performed by Sarah Brightman features her singing a prayer-like verse, which adds to the already melancholic and contemplative feel of the piece. The music itself is slow and meditative, with a minimalistic approach to instrumentation, creating a somber and introspective mood.
Line by Line Meaning
O Mamo nie placz nie Niebos Przeczysta
Oh Mother, do not cry, Pure Heaven Queen
Królowo Ty zawsze wspieraj mnie
Queen, always support me
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