Few artists can sing Christmas like Sarah Brightman. By combining classical melodies, pop music and melodies inspired from all parts of the world, the famous English soprano makes us live an experience Christmas symphony I like this diversity that has fueled his career for five decades.
Quebec holds a very special place in the heart of Sarah Brightman, who will launch her 22-date A Christmas Symphony tour of North America at Place Bell in Laval. Especially because his first records were successful here for the first time.
“I started my career with you. I feel honored every time I come back to your house. It touches me to have started there and I love Montreal. “It is very unique, including its history,” explains the singer, whose last visit to the province was in February 2019 as part of the tour for her 15th album “Hymn”.
Glittering Christmas
The idea of offering a Christmas concert on tour matured for the 63-year-old artist during the pandemic. His performance, recorded while giving birth in an old church in London, was broadcast online and was a real success around the world.
“It brought hope and magic back into people’s hearts.” That’s why I wanted to make it a show and an international tour,” explains the star, who has achieved more than 30 million sales, won awards in more than 40 countries and more than 1,000 worldwide collected a billion streams.
For the soprano, Christmas is the best excuse to shine in sparkling dresses and sequins.
“It’s also THE time to be traditional. “In our family we have always celebrated Christmas in a traditional, very British way, with music in the house, midnight mass, songs, piano and classic dishes like our famous pudding,” she says with a laugh.
The singer of the unforgettable Time To Say Goodbye (how can we forget this duet with Andrea Bocelli from 2015) promises a magnificent show in which Christmas classics mix religiously inspired pieces, party songs and his greatest hits “to give them a Christmas atmosphere “. “.
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Privileged to be able to sing
The world’s most popular soprano will be accompanied by an orchestra, a huge choir and “magnificent Christmas lights that make you feel like you’re literally in a giant snow globe.” The Canadian trio LYRICO will also be on stage with her and two carefully selected perform songs.
“During the pandemic, people have understood that music is important and the arts in general are essential. People missed it and I feel privileged to be able to continue singing,” admits the woman, who has continued her role as a UNESCO Peace Artist since 2012.
After celebrating Christmas, the superstar returns to her old loves while preparing to return to the theater stage with Sunset Boulevard. The musical will be performed in Australia for a six-month period in 2024. “I’m scared, but I’m also really looking forward to playing this role,” says the person who originated the role of Christine Daaé, visibly excited in Phantom of the Opera.
–Sarah Brightman will be at Place Bell in Laval with her show on November 21st A Christmas symphony.