▲This photo, provided by Live Nation Korea shows, Sarah Brightman. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) ▲This photo, provided by Live Nation Korea shows, Sarah Brightman. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) 

 

 

SEOUL September 3 (Yonhap) -- An English classical crossover soprano singer and actress Sarah Brightman known for her brilliant act as a female lead role “Christine” in the premiering season of the musical “The Phantom of the Opera” will be visiting South Korea in December.

According to the concert planning company “Live Nation Korea” on Saturday, singer Sarah Brightman will be performing on stage in KBS Arena in Seoul on December 3 under the title of ”A Christmas Symphony.”

Sarah Brightman is expected to collaborate with Korean Modern Philharmonic Orchestra and Winner Opera Chorus and perform “The Phantom of the Opera” which is the main song of the musical “The Phantom of the Opera,” followed by “Time to Say Goodbye” and Christmas theme songs throughout her concert.

Singer Sara Brightman who has been performing various genre of music such as classical, pop, Musical and more using her ability to sing in three different octaves is not only considered to be one of the most successful soprano singer in the world but also a “Queen of Popera.”

The soundtrack of “The Phantom of the Opera” recorded by the original cast which was released in 1987 sold over 40 million copies throughout the world. Duet track “Time to Say Goodbye” by tenor Andrea Bocelli and soprano singer Sarah Brightman sold over 12 million copies.

Sarah Brightman who performed in South Korea in 2004 for the first time under the venue “Harem World Tour” regularly visited Korea to perform. The artist last visited Korea in 2016, It has been six years since she has performed in Korea, and her upcoming concert will be her sixth performance in South Korea.

 

 

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo) 

 

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