Title : The Three Tenors Christmas
Author : Adam, Adolphe
Release Date : 20001031
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $13.98
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Editorial Reviews : Resplendent in voice and manner, José Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti deliver 21 songs of traditional sacred music and secular numbers in a remarkable 1999 live recording from the opulent Viennese concert hall (Konzerthaus), with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and a renowned choir. The Three Tenors are practically as famous as the faces of Mount Rushmore and inspire perhaps even more awe and adulation around the world than the four presidents. The performances--whether alone, in tandem, or simply as the threesome that has made them collectively famous--are generally impeccable for their passion, nuance, and sheer tour de force vocal artistry. Reaching often into the classical realm for such works as the traditional German carol 'Susani,' Strauss's and Brahms's 'Wiegenlied,' plus traditional Polish and Spanish pieces, the trio also visits Pavarotti's 'Ave Maria, dolce Maria' (cowritten with Vittoriano Benvenuti), and 'Un nuevo siglo,' written by Domingo's son. Only John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Happy Christmas/War Is Over' doesn't quite work in this grand setting.
Buyer Reviews : I had already purchased the VHS and received the CD as a gift. This CD is a great addition to add to your collection if you are a Three Tenor's fan. The selections are mixed with pieces from various countries. However, the English selections I would have prefered Carreras and Domingo. I find Pavarotti not to be his best in this language.
All three gave 100 % however, I would have enjoyed more individual performances than the program that was chosen.
My favorite selections were Dormi O Bambino, Carol of the Drum, and Adeste Fideles. The John Lennon selection Happy Christmas/War is Over I have to get use to.
Overall it is great holiday music to listen to when you cannot watch them on the VHS or DVD.
