Rating: Summary: Michael Ball and Elaine Paige stole the show!!!!!! Review: All of Michael Ball's performances were wonderful. His voice is like no other I have ever heard before or since. Elaine's Memory was absolutely breathtaking. They are the sole reasons that I own this video. I can't watch it enough.
Rating: Summary: Very poor documentation in my copy. Review: Wonderful music, but I got no documentation listing the name of each selection and the name of he artist performing that particular selection. I am not "up on everything musical" so I was disappointed.
Rating: Summary: Enchanting;Addictive!! Review: This video has turned my entire family into Andrew Lloyd Webber fans. We all have different favorites, but generally agree on one thing -- the music is enchanting, the performances are terrific. I think Senor Banderas is mesmerizing as the Phantom. Not as strong as Crawford, surely, but thoroughly entertaining nonetheless. My husband, one of my daughters and I all LOVE Boyzone, two of my daughters can't stand their looks or the way they sing. Go figure. I found a complete listing of artists and songs on the internet at the Really Useful Group's site.
Rating: Summary: SARAH BRIGHTMAN ! ! ! Review: I love this tape . I've seen it over and Over again . Although, Sarah Brightman was a little bit flat in the begenning of " the Phantom of the Opera ." Other then that I think she was pretty good as Christine ! If you see this viedo you may see someone you know, or have herd of . I saw a few people who I have already herd of like, Sarah Brihgtman, Glin Close , Elaine paige, and, of corse, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER ! ! ! In this film he auxley spock !
Rating: Summary: Overall a great buy! Review: This video had just about everything you could want as far as the song list goes and a cast of wonderful performers. Antonio Banderas does the most beautiful "High Flying Adored" but his Phantom was lacking power. This is the first time I got to hear Byzone and was quite impressed. Michael Ball looked and sounded great and Tina Arena did as well. The biggest disappointment to me on this entire video was Sarah Brightman. I used to love listening to her but in this video she holds her mouth in a constant "o" no matter what sound she is singing and dips into her notes way too much.. She totally destroyed Pie Jesu and the combination of her and Antonio on Phantom of the Opera was enough to make me shake my head in disbelief. Everyone else, however was fabulous! I definitely recommend this video.
Rating: Summary: Don't miss the music of the night Review: This video is a must-have for any ALW fans. Nearly all musicals from "Phantom" to "Evita", and his newest "Whistle Down the Wind" are featured. It's a truly wonderful representation of ALW's impact on music and theatre.
Rating: Summary: Awesome!! Review: A really entertaining and worth getting video!! I think Andrew has been given a special gift from heaven which makes people happy.As a Brazilian mentioned below, I do want this to be released on DVD especially with subtitles(lyrics) very soon.
Rating: Summary: A wonderful calaboration of Webber's music! Review: The way they put music with acting and even used a little bit a props was well thought of. All voices were "soulful" and "melodious", and all of Webber's works were well displayed.
Rating: Summary: Webber's Music At It's Best!!! Review: Since seeing this celebration on PBS, and reading the comments of others, I felt I had to get this video, especially to see Michael Ball's interpretation of "Gethsemane". First, I would like to comment were wonderful (especially Vaults and Love Changes Everything) and I enjoyed all three although Michael Crawford has recorded Gethsemane on CD, in concert and in his video "Michael Crawford in Concert". For those wanting a more passionate rendition of the song, I would strongly advise seeing/hearing Michael Crawford -- talk about goosebumps!!! Antonio Bandaras was credible in the Evita numbers but was way out of his league attempting to sing anything from Phantom. Where were you Michael?... only YOU should sing Phantom songs!! Sarah Brightman has a beautiful voice, although it's tarnished by her constant sucking of air since attempting opera. Compare her to the wonderful Kiri Te Kanawa who is a wonderful opera singer...full control, no audible sounds of breathing and a gorgeous voice. Glenn Close was extrodinary in Sunset Blvd. and not a bad singer...example the thunderous applause. Lottie Mayor's voice was a breath of fresh air, pure and crisp. Donny Osmond can hit some really high notes and remain in full control. All in all, a great combination of talent, music and Broadway highlights. The only problem I have with this video is its quality...not good; however, the content more than makes up for its lack of clarity
Rating: Summary: great Review: i just loved it. a great video if you love the music of andrew lloyd webber.
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