Description
José Carreras - Christmas Concert - DVD
UPC/EAN: 4011222218810
Product Features
- Format: DVD
- Audio: Stereo
- Region Code: All Regions
- Running Time: Approx. 90 minutes
- Publisher: Membran International GmbH, 2003
- Recorded at: Basilica di S. Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
Overview
Celebrate the Christmas season with this enchanting concert by the world-renowned tenor José Carreras, recorded live at the Basilica di S. Ambrogio in Milan, Italy. Conducted by David Giménez and accompanied by the Orchestra Sinfonica dell'Emilia Romagna "Arturo Toscanini", this concert features a heartwarming selection of traditional carols and classical pieces that capture the spirit of the holiday season. Directed by Enrico Castiglione and captured on film by Carlo Di Palma, the concert delivers an intimate, reverent experience in a historic setting.
José Carreras, known for his powerful voice and emotional depth, brings life to timeless classics such as Adeste Fideles, Silent Night, The Lord’s Prayer, and Ave Maria. His passionate performance, supported by the lush orchestration, makes this concert a memorable addition to any holiday celebration.
Interesting Facts
- Historic Venue: The Basilica di S. Ambrogio, one of Milan's most ancient and revered churches, provides a stunning and spiritual backdrop for the concert.
- Diverse Program: The program includes classical pieces by Bach, Schubert, and Gounod, as well as beloved Christmas carols, creating a balanced mix of sacred and festive music.
- Renowned Conductor: David Giménez, a frequent collaborator with Carreras, is known for his expertise in both symphonic and operatic repertoires, making him an ideal conductor for this holiday performance.
- Film Expertise: Director Enrico Castiglione and cinematographer Carlo Di Palma bring cinematic elegance to the production, capturing the Basilica’s beauty and Carreras’s stage presence.
Program Highlights
- Johann Sebastian Bach - Allegro from Cantata BWV31
- Traditional - Adeste Fideles
- Johann Sebastian Bach - Panis Angelicus
- Traditional - Lulayze yezuniu
- Georg Friedrich Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon
- César Franck - Panis Angelicus
- Alfonso Maria de' Liguori - Tu scendi dalle stelle
- Franz Schubert - Mille cherubini in coro
- Charles Gounod - Judex from Mors et vita
- F.M. Alvarez - Pregaria
- Simeone & Onorati - The Little Drummer Boy
- Traditional - La Virgen lava pañales
- Franz Schubert - Ave Maria
- Irving Berlin - White Christmas
- Franz Xaver Gruber - Silent Night
- Albert Hay Malotte - The Lord's Prayer
Publishers
Membran International GmbH, 2003
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