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Summary: I Can't think of a Word good enough to describe it!!!
Review: I've watched this tape so many times that I'm afraid it will wear out. I have also purchased it for a number of friends. When I ask them what they thought of it, I get the same response from them. Not only that, but they in turn have bought it for a number of their other friends. It is just such a wonderful discovery. This was the tape that introduced me to Michael Ball. He is fantastic. I can't decide whether I like Gethsemane, which moves me to tears, or Love Changes Everything the best. I have since made a collection of Michael's CD's. But he is just one of a great number of very talented performers. They are not exagerating when they call it a "night of a thousand stars". If you are an Andrew Lloyd Webber fan, buy it. You'll love it. If you haven't discovered Webber yet, buy it. This is a wonderful introduction to his music.
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Summary: One of the best!
Review: Thsi video is a must have. My favourite is Elaine Paige (of course!) because she is great and was absolutely stunning when she did "Don't cry for me Argentina!" Then there's Donny Osmond, Sarah Brightman and Glenn Close etc etc etc All fantastic. It really is a brilliant video mixed with extrodinary talents! You will not be disappointed with this one - I love it.
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Summary: I gave away my worn-out copy...ditto request for DVD
Review: All right, I am an unrecoverable fan of ALW. I think he's a genius for those timeless unforgettable melodies. I also think it's remarkable what this man had done by age 50! As a little immigrant school girl in the early 70's in Canada, my school's music teacher brought Joseph to our school so that we like the British children could experience this delightful production hand-on! (Was ALW in his teens when he wrote it? Awesome.) The songs on this tape are well put together - once you turn it on, you'll be pretty much fixated to the end. Each performance is pretty compelling. I am waiting for the DVD...
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Summary: I want this as a DVD....
Review: The concert IS really really great, amazing and sweet. My tape was already worn out. So I want this to be released on DVD. I do not understand why this popular item has not yet treated as DVD format. If you are with me, please click my review is helpful so that the company know how we want this to be published as DVD.
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Summary: ALW IS THE BEST!
Review: I stumbled onto this by accident a few years ago. I love ALW music and when I saw that they were having a birthday show for him I just HAD to see it. The whole show was great and I watched when it continued as oncore presintation all night. When I heard a woman singing "As If We Never Said Goodbye" I knew I saw her before later after it I found out it was Glen Close the star of "Sarah Plain and Tall" series. I loved that show so seeing her in music that I love this much was a great treat. I recommend everyone see this or at least find someone who has a copy.
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Summary: A peaceful BLAST!!
Review: It was excellent! It was my first time hearing most of the music, but it left a great first impression. Sarah Brightman was her usual hauntingly angelic self. Donny Osmond and his chorus of kids, though they had little time on stage, started the show magnificently. Michel Ball, who I later realized, after thinking over and over that I had heard him before, was Marius in the Les Mis dreamcast in the tenth anniversary concert, was a great inspiration to young singers in his many contributions during the show. The only thing I found wrong with it was Antonio Bandaras' attempt at the Phantom. The guy's got a nice voice, but he's no Phantom. It really could have used Micheal Crawford at that point, but the rest of it was just perfect. I highly recommend it to all fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Musical Theatre.
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Summary: Total Enjoyment
Review: Anyone who enjoys good music should have this video. We play it over and over again to the extent that when I stop ordering it for family members and friends we should get a backup in case we wear it out. Great performances combine to make this a truly great tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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Summary: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER DOES CELEBRATE
Review: THIS IT A VIDEO THAT YOU CAN WATCH AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN...THE PERFORMERS ARE TOP NOTCH AND THE ONLY THING MISSING IS MICHAEL CRAWFORD.
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Summary: A singing seasation of some of the most beautiful songs
Review: Every song is being performed beautifully, great orchestration, a singing sensation from start to finish; Sarah Brightman really showed why she is such a beloved musical star through her interpretation of Pie Jesu, Phantom Of The Opera, All I Ask Of You and Music Of The Night; Michael Ball is absolutely fantastic in Gethsemane ; Glenn Close really stole the show with With One Look & As If We Never Said Goodbye, she brings to the show an theatrical atmosphere; Elaine Paige singing Memory is a classic; but above all, when Kiri Te Kanawa sings The Heart Is Slow To Learn, an aria-like song, you understand why she is being placed at the end of the show, right before the Happy Birthday song by the Cast, she sings with such power and affection that no one should sing right after her; Boyzone singing No Matter What is cute; Antonio Banderas is really cool, but his voice could use a little more power though. Andrew Lloyd Webber is truly a fine composer, he writes songs with great accuracy and affection, and in such diversity too
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Summary: Royal Albert Hall Celebration VHS
Review: I bought this VHS because of seeing it at a friend's house. It blew me away how Sarah Brightman performed those special pieces.
When the musical "The Phantom of the Opera" came to town, I missed it. So because of that, I missed the opportunity to see/hear it live. And, of course, travelling to England to see the original London cast was out of the question at the time, seeing it sang here helps.The 2 selections from "Requiem" were stunning. Sarah sang better on this vhs than on the original Requiem VHS. than in the It brings back a lot of memories to hear the material they put together. Most of the songs bring back a lot of memories, and some of them I'd never seen before, as I was too young to understand musical theatre at the time. What differentiates the video to other concerts is, there are so many different types of songs that have been aroun for some 15 years or more. There is a song and a mood for everyone in this celebration. The producer put many surprises in this collection. I think that there may some people out there whom will find the concert celebration slightly long. At the end of the video, there's even a surprise song. Some of the artists make a couple of reappearances in the show. The reason is because they want to build suspense and give a good assortment of music. The choreography and lighting is excellent, as well as the colorful costumes and little interludes. You could see the pride in Andrew Lloyd Webbers face when he took to the stage to speak. He looked a tad shy or nervous, in front of everyone. It was probably caused by all the excitement over hearing all his work in its glory. The whole thing is worth watching. Don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself.
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