Four star

This definitive collection features numerous performers, including Madonna, David Essex, Elaine Paige, Barbara Streisand and Sarah Brightman.

The album includes songs from some of the greatest musicals of all times such as Cats, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar.

And there is a diverse selection of songs from Boyzone's No Matter What from musical Whistle Down the Wind to Pie-Jesu from Requiem performed by Sarah Brightman and Paul Miles-Kingston.

But those not in amour of Miss Brightman may want to steer clear as she performs on a quarter of all tracks.

There is no doubt Lloyd Webber has amazing talent and this album is a must for fans of musicals or simply those who like well-written brilliantly sung songs.

HC