Product Details

• Actors: Jose Carreras, Ariel Ramirez, Claudio Abbado, Martin Haselbock
• Directors: Rodney Greenberg
• Format: Classical, Color, 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
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: KULTUR VIDEO
• DVD Release Date: August 25, 2009
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002CWKTZA
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,700 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Misa Criolla & Arias

Misa Criolla: Composed by Ariel Ramirez. José Carreras, tenor. ARIEL RAMIREZ, Piano
Arias: José Carreras, tenor. Lorenzo Bavaj, piano

Live from Mission Dolores in San Francisco, José Carreras performs Argentinean composer Ariel Ramirez's Misa Criolla, a unique piece that combines South American folk music and classical music. Arias include works by Alberto Ginastera, Carlos Guastavino, Eduardo Toldrá, and Tata Nacho.

Cuarteto Andino: Domingo Cura percussion Gregorio N. Quepilodor Coro de la Basilica de Socorro, Argentina Conducted by Jesus Gabriel Segade

A Gala Concert Recorded Live from the Alte Oper Frankfurt, September 12, 1992

RICHARD WAGNER: Overture to Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor Claudio Abbado

HECTOR BERLIOZ: Te Deum Op. 22
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor Claudio Abbado, Tenor José Carreras, Organist Martin Haselböck
Concert Association of the Vienna State Opera Chorus
Chorus Master Peter Burian
Prague Philharmonic Choir
Chorus Master Pavel Kühn
Tölz Boys Choir
Chorus Master Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Aurelius Boys Choir
Chorus Master Hans-Jörg Kalmbach

Renowned tenor José Carreras performs with the Vienna Philharmonic celebrating its 150th anniversary, live at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt, conducted by Claudio Abbado.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Misa Criolla exceptional, September 20, 2009

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This review is from: Jose Carreras: Misa Criolla And Other Works (DVD)

Jose sings this work by Ariel Ramirez with the passion he puts into all his singing. He portrays the emotions that I consider are required for this type of song. As always he portrays his professionalism but also the sensitivity needed and was an excellent choice by the composer Ariel Ramirez to sing his works.
I would recommend this DVD to anyone whether a fan of Jose Carreras or someone who just loves beautiful music. The 2nd work on the DVD is also excellent and once again Jose Carreras gives his all.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Magic of Jose Carreras Singing Misa Criolla, March 19, 2011

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hifidr (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jose Carreras: Misa Criolla And Other Works (DVD)

For lovers of one of the most amazing pieces of music ever written (in my humble opinion), namely Ariel Ramirez's Misa Criolla, sung by the performer for whom the composer had in mind (Jose Carreras), this DVD is a must. Adding the visual dimension to the original release by Philips in 1987 greatly enhances one's involvement in this amazing native Argentinian Mass. The performance itself is a beautiful alternative to the Philips recording with faster pace and even more joyful involvement by all the performers. If you happen not to be Catholic, no worries; this is music worth enjoying for its own sake. I do have one criticism. The sound and video recording quality is poor. However, I would still recommend purchasing for it's once-in-a-lifetime performance by Carreras, a voice made for this music and which was never equaled again in his life.