She has now collected over 180 gold and platinum sales awards in 38 different countries. It subsequently became an international success selling 12 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. īrightman's 1996 duet with the Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, "Time to Say Goodbye", topped charts all over Europe and became the highest and fastest selling single of all time in Germany, where it stayed at the top of the charts for 14 consecutive weeks and sold over 3 million copies. She is often credited as the creator of this genre and remains among the most prominent performers, with worldwide sales of more than 30 million records and 2 million DVDs, establishing herself as the world's best-selling soprano of all time. Īfter retiring from the stage and divorcing Lloyd Webber, Brightman resumed her music career with former Enigma producer Frank Peterson, this time as a classical crossover artist. Her original London Cast Album of the musical was released in CD format in 1987 and sold 40 million copies worldwide, making it the biggest-selling cast album of all time. She went on to star in several West End and Broadway musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, where she originated the role of Christine Daaé. In 1981, she made her West End musical theatre debut in Cats and met composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, whom she later married. īrightman began her career as a member of the dance troupe Hot Gossip and released several disco singles as a solo performer. “I think the American audience is the best in the world,” said Cagnin.ĭecember 20, St.Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, musician, songwriter, and dancer.īrightman has sung in many languages, including English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Turkish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Catalan. The spirited choirmaster enjoys touring, and has traveled with the choir to Vietnam, China, Singapore, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America.Īccording to Cagnin, Vienna Boys Choir receives a standing ovation at the conclusion of every performance no matter what continent they’re on, but the enthusiasm from one country is most notable. Recordings, and for concerts both in Vienna and abroad. With the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle, for appearances with the Vienna State Opera, for sound and video In 2008, Cagnin was namedĬonductor of one of the four touring choirs of the Vienna Boys Choir. Work at the Conservatory of Venice and in Milan, he pursued choral conducting and composition,Ĭompleting his studies under Kurt Masur and Fabio Luisi in Leipzig. “The second half they do more modern stuff like ‘Silent Night.’”Ĭagnin added: “We have songs from Italy, from America, and, of course, Vienna.”īorn in Treviso, Italy, Manolo Cagnin embraced music early in life, studying violin as a child. “Usually the first half of the performance is traditional, sacred music that a lot of will recognize a lot of Bach, some Mozart, probably some Mendelssohn,” said Cross. ![]() The Vienna Boys Choir repertoire is chosen to match the boys’ voices and personalities. “I have 25 children (on tour) and they’re like brothers,” said Cagnin. It’s wonderful, but can be a hard life.”Ĭagnin said the Boys Choir members are allowed to stay in touch with their parents via cell phones and i-Pads, but also notes the choir itself is like family. “We’ll get lunch, then sleep, and then perform. “Now we’re traveling for five hours,” Cagnin said by phone while on the tour bus. The children learn from me, and I learn from them.”Ĭagnin also said the boys must be willing to travel far away from home during the holiday season, often going city to city by bus, train or plane. ![]() “This is reflected in the way they make music. “They possess character and spirit,” Cagnin said. Vienna Boys Choir conductor Manolo Cagnin provided additional insight. It’s such a great way to go into Christmas.” Their music making is just at such a high level. “The Festival usually presents them every second or third year. ![]() “They audition kids worldwide when they’re on tour,” said Virginia Arts Festival Executive Director Rob Cross. While based in Vienna, Austria and trained 10 months out of the year at the Boys Choir School, the members hail from all over.” There are four touring groups under the Vienna Boys Choir name. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg and December 21 at Virginia Beach’s Sandler Center. The Virginia Arts Festival will present the Vienna Boys Choir’s programmed called “Christmas in Vienna” December 20 at St. Conductor Manolo Cagnin with the Vienna Boys Choir (Photo by Lukas Beck)
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