Whether or not you’re familiar with the name Sarah Brightman, you have almost certainly heard her voice.
The actress leftPhantomin 1988, just a few months after its Broadway premiere.
The star has actually been on the stage since the age of 13.
Keep reading to catch up with Sarah Brightman.
The world’s best-selling soprano
Brightman’s career has been successful, and we meanreallysuccessful.
The British singer outpaces other British performers in the U.S. including icons like Elton John and The Rolling Stones.
Instead, Brightman considers herself to be a multi-genre artist.
“I would have preferred to be called a hybrid rather than a classical crossover artist.”
There was no guilt there, there was nothing, so I’m fine about it now."
Could she be the next big movie star?
The performer certainly proved her acting chops on stage, but her film presence has been fairly minimal.
Her credits include a role inRepo!
The musical part was perfect for Brightman, but she didn’t even set out to win the role.
Brightman hasn’t starred in any films since then, but her fans are still holding out hope.
The scholarship was designed to help young women chase their dreams, even in the face of challenges.
The album pushed boundaries and explored the singer’s love of space travel.
Brightman called it her most experimental album, where she played with “crazy vocals.”
While quite different from her earlier work, Brightman also said that it was her most personal project.
…It was interesting to create a sort of ethereal energy, and it was a journey."
She continued, “I wanted to convey the idea of the universe.
She said, “We basically started with the backing track and I experimented vocally, putting lines down.
I love the idea of music and this is where most of the songs came from.”
Brightman toldPop Mattersthat she has been fascinated by the stars since childhood and felt protected by them.
They are somewhere up there in the future and they guide you, they make you feel safe.”
Unfortunately, Brightman’s space trip has been postponed for now, at least.
When asked about her former husband, Brightman responded with grace.
“My ex-husband’s a sweet man and we have a sweet relationship,” she toldThe Telegraphin 2013.
“I saw him just before the 25th anniversary ofPhantomin New York.
The singing sensation has started her own production company, although she has been pretty quiet about developing projects.
“I love the intimacy of making movies,” she said.
“The focus is deeper and much more intense than musical theatre.
I’ve always been involved with all aspects of my careers.
Being behind the camera seems as natural as in front.”
In 2018, she released her latest album,Hymn.
Brightmanembarked on a world tourto promote the new album.
She also performed the music from the album in a concertthat aired on PBS.
The album was herfirst new release in five years, following 2013’sDreamland.
The album is, not surprisingly, a whirlwind of genres.
“That was my journey into this album.”
