Christmas in Vienna V - A Gala Holiday Concert DVD

UPC: 5099706024590

Overview

Christmas in Vienna V is a magical holiday concert featuring the legendary Plácido Domingo alongside international superstars Sarah Brightman, Helmut Lotti, and Riccardo Cocciante. Recorded live at the Rathaus in Vienna, Austria, on December 21, 1997, this performance brings together timeless carols and festive songs from around the world. Accompanied by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Steven Mercurio, this concert is a celebration of the season’s charm and spirit, blending classical elegance with heartfelt performances.

Product Features

• Format: DVD
• Running Time: Approximately 73 minutes
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
• Video Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
• Special Features:
  • Easy chapter access
  • Interactive menus
  • Isolated music score
  • Dolby Digital trailer

Interesting Facts

• The concert features a diverse selection of Christmas songs, including traditional carols like "Adeste Fideles" and "Deck the Halls," as well as contemporary pieces such as "The Closing of the Year" and "Walking in the Air."
• The Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen choir adds a beautiful choral element to the performance, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
• This concert is part of the renowned Christmas in Vienna series, which has become a beloved holiday tradition.
• The DVD was directed by Humphrey Burton, a celebrated director known for his work on classical music productions.
• The concert is also available in other formats, including CD, cassette, MiniDisc, and VHS, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Track Listing

1. Christmas Prologue
2. Deck the Halls (Traditional Welsh) – Plácido Domingo
3. The Closing of the Year (Trevor Horn & Hans Zimmer) – Sarah Brightman & Plácido Domingo
4. Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle (Traditional Italian) – Riccardo Cocciante
5. Walking in the Air (Howard Blake) – Plácido Domingo & Riccardo Cocciante
6. Adeste Fideles (Traditional) – Helmut Lotti
7. Away in a Manger (James Murray) – Plácido Domingo & Helmut Lotti
8. An Old-Fashioned Christmas (Jimmy Van Heusen & Sammy Cahn) – Plácido Domingo
9. First of May (Robin, Maurice, Barry Gibb) – Sarah Brightman
10. Il Re Gesù (Plácido Domingo, Jr.) – Plácido Domingo & Riccardo Cocciante
11. Interlude:Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
    • Fröhliche Weihnacht (Traditional German)
    • Cantemos Rapaces (Traditional Spanish)
    • Christmas Is Here Again (Roger Whittaker)
    • Child in a Manger (Traditional Welsh)
    • Angels from the Realms of Glory (Traditional French)

Publishers

This DVD is a Mario Dradi production, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment in association with ORF.

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