are those songs opera or classical? i love them but i get confused!! thanks x
2007-08-12 10:00:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
Atlhough Andrea Bocelli sings it beautifully, and it is a very pretty song, "Time to Say Goodbye" is neither classical nor opera. (They are not mutually exclusive, you know!)
Scarborough Fair is a folk tune. One of my favorites. But of course not classical.
As regarding the Sarah Brightman phenomenon, that of "classical crossover" or "pop-opera", those are just marketing phrases. Detracting nothing from the artistry of Brightman, she will remain a popular artist who defies classification.
But she belongs neither in the category of classical nor opera.
2007-08-12 10:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by glinzek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classical
as it's Sarah Brightman.
but Scarborough Fair is actually a traditional Folk song.
Time To Say Goodbye usually is regarded as Classical - I believe it was listed in the Classical Chart.
If you like Scarborough Fair, try these versions:
Simon & Garfunkel
Lesley Garrett {wonderful version}
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
2007-08-12 10:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are definitely Classical because I have seen videos of them being sung on Classic FM TV.I believe Scarborough Fair is also considered folk music.I don't believe either of them are opera.
2007-08-12 10:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by chezliz 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
one would imagine they'd be classed as "light classics",crossover numbers that get sung by almost everybody.
having said that i have heard some fabulous arrangments of folk/jazz songs by classical artists.
2007-08-12 12:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by david d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither...what a stupid question...attracting many stupid answers
2007-08-13 01:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋