| An Irish Christmas - A Musical Celebration | 
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Sales Rank: 101368
Category: DVD
Actor: Artist Not Provided
Publisher: Questar
Studio: Questar
Manufacturer: Questar
Label: Questar
Format: Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 120 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 033937033391
EAN: 0033937033391
ASIN: B00008G6F1
Release Date: May 28, 2002
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Description
The program opens with a delightful Christmas pageant of song pays tribute to the old city of Dublin as it celebrates its millennium. Join a spectacular cast of singers and musicians marking the occasion with an enchanting evening of Irish Yuletide magic at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The glorious confines of St. Patrick's Cathedral provide a magnificent concert setting for performances by its own gifted choir, as well as the West Point Glee Club, the RTE (Radio Telefeis Eire) Concert Orchestra, the RTE Philharmonic Choir, and the internationally renowned solo talents of Bernadette Greevy, Catherine Coates, and Dennis O' Neill. Musical highlights include: "Silent Night," "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," "Ave Maria," "Once in Royal David's City," "Adeste Fideles," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "Hallelujah Chorus" and "What Child is This?" A Christmas celebration like this only comes around once every one thousand years, and this program ensures you can enjoy this one magic evening again and again. In the second part of the program, Galway, the ancient city of stone and water, cordially invites you to a holiday celebration filled with song. These soul-stirring Christmas performances were filmed at Galway's famed Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, the living symbol of a modern city with ancient traditions. It's a night of extraordinary talent, featuring hundreds of beautiful voices from The Galway Baroque Singers and The Choristers of Belfast Cathedral. The songs include such classics as: "The First Noel," "O Silent Night," "Torches," "The Holly and The Ivy," "Ding Dong Merrily," "Handel's Messiah" and "The Zither Carol."
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An Irish Christmas December 22, 2007
I enjoyed this dvd very much. Made in 1989, it mixes traditional choirs and soloists quite nicely. I especially enjoyed the camera work, utilizing interesting angles and views of each church. Added in are some snippets of Irish history and poetry which give a truely romantic Irish feel. Can be enjoyed as festive background music for a party.
Amazing Array of Talent December 1, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is an amazing amount of talent packed into this DVD. There are 36 Christmas music selections. They include standards such as "O Holy Night," "Silent Night," and "O Come All Ye Faithful," as well as a number of beautiful carols that aren't heard too often such as "The Zither Carol," "Torches," and "Personent Hodie." Filmed in Dublin and Galway, the outstanding choral groups include the Galway Baroque Singers, the Choristers of Belfast Cathedral and the West Point Glee Club from the US Military Academy. When it comes to soloists, you've got Dennis O'Neill and Bernadete Greevy, and you can't top Catherine Coates - one of the greatest voices in all of Ireland. For two hours of great Christmas music, this DVD should be in your collection.
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