Classics is a compilation album by classical crossover soprano Sarah Brightman. It collects previously released material, such as "Pie Jesu", from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem; "Figlio Perduto", "Lascia ch'io pianga" and "La Luna" from Brightman's previous studio albums, and new recordings of some her classical vocal performances, including "Ave Maria", "Dans La Nuit", "Alhambra" and a solo version of the 1997' hit "Time to Say Goodbye".
Entertainment Weekly, although calling Brightman a "stronger song stylist than a singer", gave the album a grade of B−.Bernardo, Melissa Rose. . Entertainment Weekly. Classics was re-released in Europe in 2006, with the same cover art but a different track listing, as Classics: The Best of Sarah Brightman.
Track listing
Singles "Winter Light" (Canadian promo single) (2001) "Ave Maria" (Japanese promo single) (2001)
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for Classics by Sarah BrightmanChart (2001–02)Peakposition
Year-end charts +2001 year-end chart performance for Classics by Sarah Brightman Chart (2001) Peakposition Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 129 +2002 year-end chart performance for Classics by Sarah Brightman Chart (2002) PositionCanadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 193
Certifications
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