Luciano Pavarotti: O Holy Night

Kurt Herbert Adler (Conductor), National Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Luciano Pavarotti (Performer), Wandsworth Boys Choir (Performer), London Voices (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Luciano Pavarotti, Wandsworth Boys Choir, London Voices
• Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Kurt Herbert Adler
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B0000041PS
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,991 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #70 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Featured Performers, A-Z > M to P

Track Listings

1. Cantique de Noël for voice & orchestra ('Minuit, Chrétiens,' 'O Holy Night')

2. Pietŕ, Signore

3. Panis angelicus for tenor, organ, harp, cello & bass

4. Qual giglio candido

5. Ellens Gesang III ('Ave Maria'), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52/6)

6. Gésu Bambino

7. Ave Maria, for voice & piano (after Bach's Prelude No. 1 from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1)

8. Wiegenlied ('Schlafe, schlafe, holder süsser Knabe'), song for voice & piano ('Mille Cherubini in Coro'), D. 498 (Op. 98/2)

9. Agnus Dei, for voice & piano (or orchestra) (Intermezzo from L'arlésienne Suite No. 2/6, arranged by Ernest Guirard)

10. Requiem (Grande Messe des morts), for tenor, chorus & orchestra, H. 75 (Op. 5): Sanctus

11. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fidelis)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb Christmas collection, November 4, 1998

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This review is from: Luciano Pavarotti: O Holy Night (Audio CD)

"O Holy Night" was tenor Luciano Pavarotti's first platinum-selling album. It is a collection of traditional Christmas and Roman Catholic hymns, sung in Italian, French, Latin and the first version of "O Holy Night" in English. The thrilling power of Pavarotti's voice is most evident in the Schubert version of "Ave Maria," as well as "Agnus Dei" and "Sanctus, Sanctus." Instantly recognizable favorites include "O Holy Night," "Adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful)" and "Ave Maria." But the most stunning performance occurs in the Italian lullabye "Mille Cherubini in Coro." It is a great example of Pavarotti using the upper register of his voice to sweetly deliver a loving lullabye to children. A great CD for the holidays or all year long.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The King of High C's Does Christmas!, December 21, 2004

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This review is from: Luciano Pavarotti: O Holy Night (Audio CD)

Originally recorded in 1976 and now available on a CD, this collection of sacred Christmas music by Luciano Pavarotti has to be one of the finest recordings of this sort ever made. This great tenor was at the height of his powers and his golden voice, instantly recognizable, puts chills on the listener's spine.

There is an abundance of riches here, each selection as good as the next one. I'm not sure I could pick out a favorite. "O Holy Night", Franck's "Panis Angelicus", "both the Schubert and Bach-Gounod "Ave Marias", "Sanctus" from the Berlioz REQUIEM, and the celestial "Agnus Dei" by Bizet and five others are all here. And what's better than Pavarotti singing heavenly music? Pavarotti and the Wandsworth Boys Choir singing heavenly music.

This one should go in the time capsule.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Christmas album ever!, November 23, 1999

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This review is from: Luciano Pavarotti: O Holy Night (Audio CD)

I truly mean that this is the best Christmas album ever. I am by no means a lover of opera but this christmas album by Pavoratti is truly breath-taking and unbelievable. His version of "Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)" is the most amazing rendition of any song ever. Hearing his incredible voice to that beautiful song is spectacular. "Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)" is truly remarkable as well as are every other song on the album. Just take note that most of these songs are not sung in English. This guy might have the best voice this world has ever seen and anybody who loves christmas music will love this album every holiday season.