''Classics'' is a compilation album by classical crossover

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. It collects previously released material, such as "Pie Jesu", from

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; "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". ''

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'', although calling Brightman a "stronger song stylist than a singer", gave the album a grade of B−.Bernardo, Melissa Rose. .

. ''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

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

Sarah Brightman albums 2001 compilation albums Albums produced by Frank Peterson {{2000s-classical-album-stub