Bright note

British crossover soprano Sarah Brightman and Chinese singer-songwriter Liu Huan thrilled more than 1 billion people worldwide with their song, You and Me, at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Six years later, the two will perform together again during Brightman's concert at Beijing's National Indoor Stadium on Sept 12.

"We have always wanted to do something together again. I think this is the perfect time," says Brightman in Beijing, three days ahead of the concert.

Having just celebrated her 54th birthday, the youthful soprano regards the performance at Beijing Olympic Games as a highlight of both her musical career and life.