# Dreamchaser World Tour

The Dreamchaser World Tour was the fifth worldwide concert tour by English soprano singer Sarah Brightman in support of her album Dreamchaser (2013). The North American tour had been planned to begin in early 2013, but all dates were rescheduled for late 2013. The tour was supposed to be Brightman's final concert tour before her trip into space (which the Dreamchaser album is based on) but the trip was later cancelled for personal reasons.
The 2013 North American leg of Brightman's "Dreamchaser" tour consisted of her performing 86 shows over a seven-month time span. It has been her longest tour since the Harem World Tour in 2004, and it was also her worldwide tour with more dates in Asia and South America. Brightman also added dates in countries where she had never performed before, such as United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
In April 2014, a second leg of the North American tour was announced for the summer season; however, on 18 June 2014, Brightman cancelled the summer dates after sustaining an ankle injury. The remainder of the tour ultimately resumed in November 2014, coming to an end a month later.

## Production

Brightman anticipated that the tour would be simple; the usual orchestra that accompanied her on previous tours was reduced to four musicians (a guitarist, a pianist,a drummer and a keyboard). The number of dancers was also reduced from being a large number to only two.
The scenery of the stage consisted of a huge screen with tri-dimensional images and videos from space, light, and nature. A raising platform at center of the stage was used by Brightman on several stages of the show. She was joined by Erkan Aki, a Swiss tenor, for singing "Canto della Terra" and "The Phantom of The Opera". During the show, Brightman made ten changes of clothes.
The show lasted two hours with an interlude of twenty minutes, and the track list (plus the encore) had nineteen tracks. The track list of the tour consisted of her well-known songs plus new ones from the Dreamchaser album. As the concert was space-themed, it included various songs from the 2000 album La Luna, which also had a theme related to space.

## Set lists

2013 and early 2014 set list
* Angel
* One Day Like This
* Glósóli
* Hijo de la Luna
* La Luna
* Eperdu
* It's a Beautiful Day
* Ave Maria
* Canto della Terra (with Erkan Aki)
* Nessun Dorma
Intermission
* Closer
* Breathe Me
* Figlio Perduto
* Kaze no Toorimichi
* Scarborough Fair
* A Song of India
* The Phantom of the Opera (with Erkan Aki)
* Time to Say Goodbye
* Venus and Mars
* A Question of Honour
Late 2014 (Europe second leg & Asia third Leg) set list
* Sanvean Instrumental
* Gothica
* Fleurs du Mal
* Symphony
* Who Wants to Live Forever
* Sarahbande Interlude
* Anytime Anywhere
* Eperdu
* Hijo de la Luna
* La Luna
* It's a Beautiful Day
* Canto della Terra (with Erkan Aki)
* Nessun Dorma
* Closer Instrumental
* Harem
* Breathe Me
* Figlio Perduto
* Scarborough Fair
* A Song of India
* The Phantom of the Opera (with Erkan Aki)
* Time to Say Goodbye
* A Question of Honour
* Dust in the Wind
Notes
* "Kaze no Toorimichi" was not performed during the shows in China.
* "Deliver Me" was performed as the second encore at the concert taping in London for the PBS special and in the premiere concert in Guangzhou.
* "Dust in the Wind" was replaced by "I Believe in Father Christmas" in late December 2014.

## Personnel

The performances were directed by director Anthony Van Laast, who worked in Brightman's previous Symphony: Live in Vienna show. The band and dancers comprise some of the world's most respected session musicians and performers. Band:
* Peter Murray – musical director, keys, piano
* Mark Pusey – drums & percussion
* Olli Cunningham – keys, synths
* Gunther Laudahn – guitars, harps, glockenspiel
Dancers:
* Jennifer White
* Gemma Payne
Guest vocalist:
* Erkan Aki

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :
| Review scores ||
| Source | Rating |
| Times Colonist | |
The "Dreamchaser World Tour" received generally positive reviews from critics. The Gazette congratulated Brightman as she dealt with such a small band yet was able to maintain the "majestic mystery" of the performance. The Atlanta Music Scene also reviewed positively the simplicity of the production; "It was the simpler moments when Brightman truly sparkled". Blogcritic.org identified the lightning show as "stunning".
On the review by Twincities.com, the Dreamchaser Tour was described as "enchanting, yet odd", "all the while, stunning". Times Colonist reviewer, Mike Delvin rated Brightman's show with 3.5 stars and wrote: "The show was a spectacle, and the singing was anything but secondary". Buffalo News, in contrast, recognized the purity of Brightman's voice but expected a better elaborated concert. Although many congratulated the simplicity of the performance, other reviews criticized Brightman; Randy Cordova, in azcentral wrote that the show "lacked the outlandish sense of spectacle for which she is known." and compared negatively the simplicity of this tour with the elaboration of the previous. Postcity also criticized Brightman by stating: "All in all, Brightman made terrific use of her high-end stage show, all the while serving up a vocal performance that was just good enough so as not to get completely overshadowed".

## Tour dates

List of 2013 concerts :
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Gross revenue |
| 16 June 2013 | Guangzhou | China | Guangzhou Sports Arena | |
| 19 June 2013 | Nanning | China | Guangxi Gymnasium | |
| 21 June 2013 | Shenzhen | China | Bay Sports Center Gymnasium | |
| 23 June 2013 | Shanghai | China | Shanghai Grand Stage | |
| 25 June 2013 | Hangzhou | China | Yellow Dragon Gymnasium | |
| 28 June 2013 | Beijing | China | MasterCard Center | |
| 1 July 2013 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum | |
| 2 July 2013 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum | |
| 4 July 2013 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum | |
| 5 July 2013 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum | |
| 7 July 2013 | Yokohama | Japan | National Convention Hall | |
| 9 July 2013 | Nagoya | Japan | Nippon Gaishi Hall | |
| 11 July 2013 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum | |
| 12 July 2013 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum | |
| 14 July 2013 | Ishikawa | Japan | Sogo Sports Center | |
| 16 July 2013 | Hiroshima | Japan | Hiroshima Sun Plaza | |
| 18 July 2013 | Osaka | Japan | Osaka-Jo Hall | |
| 21 July 2013 | Busan | South Korea | BEXCO Auditorium | |
| 23 July 2013 | Gwangju | South Korea | KimDaejoong Convention Center | |
| 24 July 2013 | Daegu | South Korea | EXCO Convention Center | |
| 26 July 2013 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Gymnastics Arena | |
| 31 July 2013 | Bangkok | Thailand | BITEC Arena | |
| 13 September 2013 | Hamilton | Canada | Copps Coliseum | |
| 14 September 2013 | Ottawa | Canada | Canadian Tire Centre | |
| 15 September 2013 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | $474,864 |
| 17 September 2013 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | $342,542 |
| 18 September 2013 | Boston | United States | Boston Opera House | |
| 20 September 2013 | Baltimore | United States | Modell Performing Arts Center | |
| 21 September 2013 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall | $703,875 |
| 22 September 2013 | Bethlehem | United States | Sands Bethlehem Event Center | |
| 24 September 2013 | Hartford | United States | Mortensen Hall | |
| 25 September 2013 | Buffalo | United States | Mainstage Theatre | |
| 27 September 2013 | Detroit | United States | Fox Theatre | $281,216 |
| 28 September 2013 | Rosemont | United States | Akoo Theatre | |
| 29 September 2013 | Milwaukee | United States | Riverside Theater | |
| 1 October 2013 | Akron | United States | E.J. Thomas Hall | |
| 2 October 2013 | Cincinnati | United States | Procter and Gamble Hall | |
| 5 October 2013 | Sunrise | United States | BB&T Center | |
| 6 October 2013 | Tampa | United States | Tampa Bay Times Forum | |
| 8 October 2013 | Orlando | United States | Amway Center | $313,550 |
| 9 October 2013 | Atlanta | United States | Fox Theatre | $350,345 |
| 11 October 2013 | Houston | United States | Bayou Music Center | |
| 12 October 2013 | Grand Prairie | United States | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | $244,723 |
| 13 October 2013 | Tulsa | United States | BOK Center | $179,246 |
| 17 October 2013 | Saint Paul | United States | Xcel Energy Center | |
| 19 October 2013 | Winnipeg | Canada | MTS Centre | |
| 21 October 2013 | Calgary | Canada | Scotiabank Saddledome | |
| 22 October 2013 | Edmonton | Canada | Rexall Place | |
| 24 October 2013 | Victoria | Canada | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | |
| 25 October 2013 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | |
| 26 October 2013 | Seattle | United States | Paramount Theatre | |
| 28 October 2013 | San Jose | United States | SAP Center | |
| 30 October 2013 | Phoenix | United States | Comerica Theatre | |
| 1 November 2013 | Los Angeles | United States | Dolby Theatre | |
| 2 November 2013 | Anaheim | United States | Honda Center | |
| 7 November 2013 | Monterrey | Mexico | Arena Monterrey | |
| 9 November 2013 | Puebla City | Mexico | Auditorio Siglo XXI | |
| 11 November 2013 | Zapopan | Mexico | Telmex Auditorium | $629,744 |
| 12 November 2013 | Mexico City | Mexico | Arena Ciudad de México | |
| 13 November 2013 | Mexico City | Mexico | Arena Ciudad de México | |
| 19 November 2013 | Santiago | Chile | Movistar Arena | |
| 21 November 2013 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Luna Park | |
| 22 November 2013 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Luna Park | |
| 24 November 2013 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | Teatro Do Sesi | $206,842 |
| 26 November 2013 | Curitiba | Brazil | Teatro Positivo | $221,797 |
| 28 November 2013 | São Paulo | Brazil | Credicard Hall | $759,185 |
| 29 November 2013 | São Paulo | Brazil | Credicard Hall | $759,185 |
| 1 December 2013 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Citibank Hall | $266,806 |
| 3 December 2013 | Belo Horizonte | Brazil | Chevrolet Hall | $177,542 |
List of 2013 concerts :
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| 11 January 2014 | Nanjing | China | Olympic Sports Centre |
| 15 January 2014 | Changzhou | China | Changzhou Olympic Sports Centre |
| 17 January 2014 | Fuzhou | China | Fuzhou Stadium |
| 19 January 2014 | Beijing | China | Great Hall of the People |
| 21 January 2014 | Shanghai | China | Shanghai Grand Stage |
| 23 January 2014 | Chek Lap Kok | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld–Arena |
| 6 February 2014 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Dubai World Trade Centre |
| 7 February 2014 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Dubai World Trade Centre |
| 9 February 2014 | Doha | Qatar | National Convention Center |
| 12 February 2014 | Odesa | Ukraine | Odesa Opera and Ballet Theater |
| 14 February 2014 | Kyiv | Ukraine | Palace "Ukraine" |
| 16 February 2014 | Moscow | Russia | Crocus City Hall |
| 18 February 2014 | St. Petersburg | Russia | Ice Palace |
| 20 February 2014 | Riga | Latvia | Arena Riga |
| 22 February 2014 | Kaunas | Lithuania | Žalgiris Arena |
| 24 February 2014 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Arena |
| 26 February 2014 | Stockholm | Sweden | Hovet Arena |
| 9 November 2014 | Istanbul | Turkey | Ülker Sports Arena |
| 12 November 2014 | Sofia | Bulgaria | Armeets Arena |
| 13 November 2014 | Bucharest | Romania | Sala Palatului |
| 15 November 2014 | Ekaterinburg | Russia | Palace Sport |
| 17 November 2014 | Moscow | Russia | Crocus City Hall |
| 19 November 2014 | St. Petersburg | Russia | Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall |
| 21 November 2014 | Tallinn | Estonia | Saku Suurhall |
| 23 November 2014 | Riga | Latvia | Arena Riga |
| 29 November 2014 | Sapporo | Japan | Hokkai Kitayell |
| 1 December 2014 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum |
| 2 December 2014 | Osaka | Japan | Osaka-Jo Hall |
| 4 December 2014 | Hiroshima | Japan | Sun Plaza Hall |
| 5 December 2014 | Nagoya | Japan | Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium |
| 7 December 2014 | Sendai | Japan | Sekisui Heim Super Arena |
| 8 December 2014 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum |
| 9 December 2014 | Yokohama | Japan | Pacifico Yokohama |
| 11 December 2014 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum |
| 12 December 2014 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum |
| 14 December 2014 | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei Arena |