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Send Round the Song - A Christmas Celebration

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Opera stars sing Christmas Carols of several nations. The editing and transfer to DVD were done in an unbelievably slovenly manner. The beginnings and endings of numbers are cut off and several numbers are afflicted with audio distortion, especially the "Misericordia" (sung by Jose Carreras) which is unlistenable. These flaws are particularly lamentable since the program itself is very attractive musically and visually. The singers were mostly in prime condition at the time of recording (which, from their apparent ages, I would guess to be 20 or more years ago). I bought this item after seeing the program on TV (Bravo); the telecast sounded far better than the DVD. The singers featured are Kurt Rydl, Hermann Prey, Peter Dvorsky, Edda Moser, Edita Gruberova, Placido Domingo, Peter Hoffmann, Katia Ricciarelli, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Mirella Freni, Jose Carreras, Luciano Pavarotti, and The Vienna Boys Choir. This DVD is branded "D3K Films." Judging by their vandalism of this release, I would suggest that you avoid their products.

I've been waiting for this DVD to show up for a long time. This is the very best Christmas' Special ever. Several Opera Stars like Placido Domingo, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras and many others, all at their prime, take us to a magical trip around the world in classical winter scenes. The artists themselves are the very best in the operatic field, the kind one wouldn't expect to see reunited in the same DVD. Unlike other Christmas Specials, usually confined to a single location, this one travels with you to different times and places. It's first rate entertainment and a collector's item to cherish!

The video quality on this one really stinks

It.would not be acceptable in a home move. The lip sinc is often way off.

You may like the stars and audio, but the video is not worth of VHS to say nothing of DVD

The original is very old maybe before 1980.

For reference, I just love Merry Christmas from Vienna with Domingo

This show is like Christmas...it has warmth and feeling to it. I saw it on BRAVO and decided it was worth purchasing...I was right. It gives you a good feeling and that is what Christmas should do. The snow and the commentary make the feeling that much more vibrant. Treat your self!

This is a warm and fuzzy Christmas show...what Christmas is supposed to make you feel. The songs are great and the beautiful snow covered mountains and story by Tony Randall are beautiful! This is worth buying at any price...Treat yourself!