Customer Reviews

A Cathedral Christmas

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Miss Graves has truly produced a compelling work of art in the usually pedestrian field of Christmas music. She does not limit herself to the old standards we are all tired of hearing, she includes nativity-based songs from Africa and South America accompanied by the instruments indigenous to these cultures. Miss Graves repetoire is not limited to Western Opera alone, she displays an ability to transcend any conceivable barrier in her path. Be prepared to be amazed.

When Denyce Graves sings "Ave Maria," it's like God sent an Angel down to sing it.

I had never heard of Ms. Graves prior to this point. After looking at the songlist and previewing some of the songs, I thought this would be a great addition to my holiday collection. I listen to contemporary Christian Music as well as the traditional holiday favorites.An opera singer in an cathedral,singing holiday favorites, how could I not go wrong. Great voice and she does traditional music as well as anyone. Not taking into account that my sister-in-law is an opera singer, she has a great voice and this album would be a great addition to your holiday collection, regardless of whether or not you like opera.

Ms. Graves may be touted as an up-and-coming young voice, but I was thoroughly disappointed. Her interpretation of what should be sweet and simple music is hugely melodramatic, and her vibrato is so thick I honestly can't tell if her voice is any good or not. If you like that sort of thing (and some folks do), then it is probably a five-star CD. Myself, I can't stand to listen to O Holy Night -- my favorite carol, and one that should sound pure, reverent, and angelic -- sung with a voice more appropriate to Wagner.