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Resplendent in voice and manner, José Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti deliver 21 songs of traditional sacred music and secular numbers in a remarkable 1999 live recording from the opulent Viennese concert hall (Konzerthaus), with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and a renowned choir. The Three Tenors are practically as famous as the faces of Mount Rushmore and inspire perhaps even more awe and adulation around the world than the four presidents. The performances--whether alone, in tandem, or simply as the threesome that has made them collectively famous--are generally impeccable for their passion, nuance, and sheer tour de force vocal artistry. Reaching often into the classical realm for such works as the traditional German carol "Susani," Strauss's and Brahms's "Wiegenlied," plus traditional Polish and Spanish pieces, the trio also visits Pavarotti's "Ave Maria, dolce Maria" (cowritten with Vittoriano Benvenuti), and "Un nuevo siglo," written by Domingo's son. Only John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Happy Christmas/War Is Over" doesn't quite work in this grand setting. --Martin Keller
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had already purchased the VHS and received the CD as a gift. This CD is a great addition to add to your collection if you are a Three Tenor's fan. The selections are mixed with pieces from various countries. However, the English selections I would have prefered Carreras and Domingo. I find Pavarotti not to be his best in this language.
All three gave 100 % however, I would have enjoyed more individual performances than the program that was chosen.
My favorite selections were Dormi O Bambino, Carol of the Drum, and Adeste Fideles. The John Lennon selection Happy Christmas/War is Over I have to get use to.
Overall it is great holiday music to listen to when you cannot watch them on the VHS or DVD.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First, let me state I don't listen to opera singers that much; thus, don't expect a hypercritical review here. (Really, is there ANY field of music that has more hypercritics than opera?) I got this CD simply because Columbia House had it on sale for $2.99, and I wanted some new Christmas CDs.
I found the CD delightful beyond words. It has some beautiful versions of well-known Christmas songs, as well as songs I've never heard before. "Carol of the Drum" and "War Is Over" are my two favorites, with "Sleigh Ride" a close third.
Sure, there is some tripping over of words by these three great opera stars...but that makes it even more enhancing in my opinion. Pavarotti was particularly amusing when he was singing: "And all our friends are calling 'HOO-HOO'!" (Watch the DVD for Carreras' reaction to that one!) And let's not forget Pavarotti singing: "I'll be home for Christmas. You can PLAY on me."
The children's chorus is great, the Vienna Symphony is great...and, once again, buy or rent the DVD so you can get the full affect of this astounding Christmas concert...the music, the lights, the colors, and the marvelous Steven Mercurio conducting it all.
I found the CD delightful beyond words. It has some beautiful versions of well-known Christmas songs, as well as songs I've never heard before. "Carol of the Drum" and "War Is Over" are my two favorites, with "Sleigh Ride" a close third.
Sure, there is some tripping over of words by these three great opera stars...but that makes it even more enhancing in my opinion. Pavarotti was particularly amusing when he was singing: "And all our friends are calling 'HOO-HOO'!" (Watch the DVD for Carreras' reaction to that one!) And let's not forget Pavarotti singing: "I'll be home for Christmas. You can PLAY on me."
The children's chorus is great, the Vienna Symphony is great...and, once again, buy or rent the DVD so you can get the full affect of this astounding Christmas concert...the music, the lights, the colors, and the marvelous Steven Mercurio conducting it all.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Anyone who is a fan of The Three Tenors will find this CD indispensable. I share other reviewers' concerns about the inaccuracy of Pavarotti's English, and I would add his German is not that much better. The recording is quite rich and well detailed, although as mentioned elsewhere the singing has too much forte and not enough mezzo voce. The orchestral playing of the Vienna Symphony is respectable as is the conducting of Steven Mercurio. The contributions of the Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen Children's Choir are very distinguished indeed and quite a pleasant surprise.
I was somewhat dissapointed with the very minimal documentation in this recording, which has little more than several photos of the Tenors in various parts of the Vienna Konzerthaus. Considering the price of this issue there should have been some translations of the songs which were not rendered in English. I also feel the performance of John Lennon's Happy Christmas, done in an arioso style with a rather questionable orchestral arrangement, did not add to the progamme but rather detracted from it. It was regrettable that track was not performed solely by the excellent choir.
Taken as a whole, it remains an enjoyable issue.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Three Tenors Christmas CD
Enjoyed this CD of the marvelous tenors during the Christmas vacation period. Good transaction with seller! Thanks for wonderful music which will be enjoyed again in years to come.
Published 4 months ago by Gerald W. Jordan
A Mixed Bag (And I Don't Mean Santa's)
I've never actually seen the video version of this particular Three Tenors project, and in fact only got around to listening to the CD relatively recently (when I was given a slew... Read more
Published on April 13, 2010 by Gregor von Kallahann
A wonderful CD
The wife and I really enjoyed CD. We are fans of the 3 Tenors and this CD did not disapoint.
Published on February 14, 2010 by Andrew Bruce
A wonderful Christmas concert with outstanding musical arrangements...
One of the best, most dramatic, most emotional concerts EVER! We totally enjoyed each and every beautifully arranged song. Read more
Published on December 25, 2009 by Machaon
Excellent, as you'd expect from opera's finest tenors
Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti teamed up to create this masterpiece. At least, that's how I describe this Christmas album, which clearly appeals to far more... Read more
Published on September 8, 2009 by Peter Durward Harris
The Three Tenors Christmas
This one replaces my old one I foolishly lent to a friend - and never got back! It's wonderful!
Published on February 2, 2009 by Judith G. Godfrey
The Three Tenors Christmas
Product in excellent shape and was shipped faster than I had expected. Great service!
Published on January 14, 2009 by Karen Pach
The best trio ever
I had listen to this album, when it first came out and I loved it, unfortunately was on a cassette form, which I no longer own, when I noticed that you had it, I couldn't miss the... Read more
Published on January 12, 2009 by Z. Santiago
Don't waste your money
Most great artist have recorded a "stinker" album and for the Three Tenors, this is the one. The album suffers from the lack of a good producer - someone to say "Ah... Read more
Published on November 23, 2008 by Yvonne Smith
The Three Tenors Christmas
The cd would not play all the songs. It would skip on serval of the selections.
Published on January 8, 2008 by N. Bassett
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