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Gala – The Collection

Sarah Brightman · 2016

74 min · 18 tracks · musical · baroque pop · operatic pop

A sweeping collection of operatic pop and classical crossover, showcasing Brightman's ethereal vocals and emotive delivery.

Why listen to this

Best for
sweeping emotional landscapes long, immersive listening sessions contemplative and reflective moods
Context
When 'Gala – The Collection' was released in 2016, Sarah Brightman was celebrating a career that spanned over three decades since her debut in the 1970s. This compilation album followed her exploration of diverse genres, including musical theater and world music, highlighting her evolution as an artist while revisiting some of her most beloved performances.
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musical, baroque pop, operatic pop

Gala – The Collection is an album by Sarah Brightman, released in 2016. A sweeping collection of operatic pop and classical crossover, showcasing Brightman's ethereal vocals and emotive delivery. This album is significant as it encapsulates Brightman's unique blend of operatic pop, contributing to her status as a leading figure in the genre. It features tracks that have resonated with audiences globally, such as 'Time to Say Goodbye', which has become synonymous with her legacy and has influenced countless artists in classical crossover music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gala – The Collection sound like?

A sweeping collection of operatic pop and classical crossover, showcasing Brightman's ethereal vocals and emotive delivery. Rooted in musical and baroque pop.

What makes Gala – The Collection by Sarah Brightman notable?

This album is significant as it encapsulates Brightman's unique blend of operatic pop, contributing to her status as a leading figure in the genre. It features tracks that have resonated with audiences globally, such as 'Time to Say Goodbye', which has become synonymous with her legacy and has influenced countless artists in classical crossover music. When 'Gala – The Collection' was released in 2016, Sarah Brightman was celebrating a career that spanned over three decades since her debut in the 1970s. This compilation album followed her exploration of diverse genres, including musical theater and world music, highlighting her evolution as an artist while revisiting some of her most beloved performances.

Who is Gala – The Collection for?

Gala – The Collection works well if you're into sweeping emotional landscapes, long, immersive listening sessions and contemplative and reflective moods.

How many songs are on Gala – The Collection?

Gala – The Collection has 18 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·74:55

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stand Alone 4:15
  • 2 Anytime, Anywhere 3:22
  • 3 Dust in the Wind 3:45
  • 4 Carpe Diem 4:01
  • 5 It’s a Beautiful Day 4:00
  • 6 La Luna 5:02
  • 7 A Whiter Shade of Pale 3:41
  • 8 Canto Della Terra 4:03
  • 9 Nessun Dorma Standout 3:10
  • 10 Figlio Perduto 4:41
  • 11 Stranger in Paradise 4:31
  • 12 There for Me 3:35
  • 13 Running 5:40
  • 14 Pie Jesu Standout 3:47
  • 15 Time to Say Goodbye Standout 4:08
  • 16 Hawaii ’78 4:41
  • 17 In the Air 4:39
  • 18 Done(classical version) 3:45

Release Date

July 6, 2016

Genre

baroque pop, musical, operatic pop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

74 min 55 sec