Josh Groban And Sarah Brightman Put Sparks In The Air With 'Phantom' Performance

Jun 10, 2021

Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman have been captivating audiences on their own for years with their powerful yet angelic voices. They have both had their shining moments on the Broadway stage in various plays and musicals and have also excelled in their other musical endeavors. While Brightman is most known for her role in the Broadway musical “The Phantom of the Opera,” Groban is most known for his famous song “You Raise Me Up.”

The two artists first worked together in 2000 when they sang “There For Me” on Brightman’s La La World Tour. The performance was also included on the DVD release of the concert. A few years later, in 2007, the two teamed up again for a stunning performance of a classic song from “The Phantom of the Opera” soundtrack, “All I Ask of You.” They performed the gorgeous track together at the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on July 1, 2007, in front of a huge audience, including members of the royal family. 

The blend of their heavenly voices together was a momentous experience that has captivated people all over the world for many years. Groban’s deep voice and Brightman’s softer vocals made for a lovely pair as their harmonies gelled together to create one stunning arrangement of music. Fully immersing themselves in the song, each singer had their own moments to shine, but they sounded even more incredible when they harmonized with each other, leaving audiences and people all around the world in awe of their undeniable talent.

“All I Ask of You” is one of the most famous songs from “The Phantom of the Opera,” which was typically performed by Brightman and Steve Barton, who played the characters of Christine Daae and Raoul. With the piano at the forefront of the composition, it is an operatic pop piece of music that serves as a dialogue between the two characters as they discuss their commitment to one another and their romantic relationship. The Broadway musical is darkly beautiful in nature, and the mix of the characters’ voices in this song especially helps to highlight the themes and motifs of the show.

Brightman took her talents and expertise in the art to a different level when she performed “All I Ask of You” with Groban at a benefit concert in honor of Princess Diana, appropriately titled Concert for Diana. A handful of other well-known and incredible artists performed at the benefit show, including Elton John, Duran Duran and Take That. Brightman and Groban opted to perform together to showcase the beautiful blend of their voices as they carried out their own rendition of the classic Broadway duet.

Dressed to the nines, Groban wore a clean black tux while Brightman opted for a delicate white dress, as they performed just like the characters of “The Phantom of the Opera,” sans the Phantom’s mask. The juxtaposition of their voices was astonishing as Groban’s deep voice bellowed throughout the stadium and Brightman’s bright vocals soared through the crowd. Their passion and dedication made for a powerful and captivating performance.

What did you think about Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman’s beautiful performance? Let us know, and be sure to pass this along to your family and friends, too