Product Details

• Actors: Wynton Marsalis; Kathleen Battle; Frederica von Stade
• Directors: Andre Previn
• Format: Classical, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Kultur Video
• DVD Release Date: July 31, 2007
• Run Time: 87 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000Q66PZW
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,241 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Filmed live at Carnegie Hall in 1992 and featured on Public Television, this Christmas extravaganza is conducted by André Previn and features opera divas Kathleen Battle and Frederica von Stade with jazz legend Wynton Marsalis.

Featured composers include Engelbert Humperdinck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mel Torme, and Franz Xaver Gruber.

Songs include:
Mary's Little Boy Chile
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Gesu Bambino
Alleluja from Exsultate, Jubilate, KV. 158a
Winter Wonderland
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
I Wonder as I Wander
Who Was Mary? Mary Was Queen of Galilee
Sister Mary Had-A But One Child
Go Tell It on the Mountain
My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music
We Three Kings of Orient Are
Abendsegen (Evening Prayer) from Hansel and Gretel
Maria Wiegenlied, Op.76, No.52
I Saw Three Ships
Away In A Manger
and many more!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angel Voices, December 7, 2007

By	MICHAEL ACUNA (Southern California United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The stars must have been aligned perfectly, all must have been right with the world on that night of December 8, 1991 in NYC's Carnegie Hall when this Christmas concert was filmed, because it is an example, one of those rare instances when everything falls into place perfectly.
On this particular night Kathleen Battle, Frederica Von Stade, Wynton Marsalis and Andre Previn performed, not only with their instruments but with their hearts as well. All the performers relate and connect to this often performed material in ways others simply do not. This is secular Holiday music performed with fervor and an emotional connection that borders on the religious.
The highlight of this recording is the 17 minute "American Songs" (I Wonder as I Wander, Who Was Mary, etc) performed primarily by Battle and Von Stade that is so exquisite as to be otherworldly.
Christmas Concerts can be corny or at worst, maudlin. But on this particular night in 1991, the angels sang and the heavens opened and called forth these artists to perform not only with their voices but with their souls as well. This is an emotional experience that is not to be missed.
(12/07/07: Ok, so I had to order this on amazon.uk and it was shipped from North Carolina..so go figure.
The picture is only ok, the sound is fair but at least i can once again hear and see the glory of this wonderful performance.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lifeless Sound, September 4, 2007

By	John Whitehead "Codon" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Yes after waiting years for this treasure it finally arrived everything was great but what happened to the sound..Flate muddy DEAD I'm sure the CD was better but that was produced by SONY? I hope they can remarster this superb production

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Christmas Celebration, December 29, 2007

By	Cloud 9 (Topanga, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Every December, I watch this production several times and it never fails to work its magic. Frederica von Stade and Kathleen Battle present a marvelous picture and produce the sound to complement it. Purchase this DVD and you are ensuring yourself an enjoyable evening of viewing that will put you in the holiday spirit and remind you how beautiful Christmas carols can be. And you will likely also find yourself inspired to add a night at the opera to your New Year's list.