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Christmas Glory from Westminster

Christmas Glory from Westminster

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Christmas from Westminster
Review: A formal holiday video that will put you in the mood for Christmas. It shows a "high brow" concert from Westminster with soloist Charlotte Church and Andrea Bocelli. The voices, especially Andrea's are pleasant and powerful. The boy's choir is also inspirational. The scenery and background are very British as well as the commentary. A nice change of pace.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Glorious
Review: A video you must get. There is so much of English history within the walls of Westminster Abbey, and, dare I say, would turn the most ardent republican back to a royalist! Most the musical items presented were superb. Carlotte's rendition of two verses of "The Holy City" was a little strained, perhaps due to her youth, but her rendition of "Silent Night" with the seasoned Bryn Terfel was just sheer delight, one of the best I've ever heard. This is not just a video for Christmas, but for any time of the year, when you want to be uplifted and inspired. You will also hear the Queen's english spoken at its best.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Disappointed
Review: After waiting what seemed like forever,I received the video 'Christmas from Westminster'. I was very much impressed by the choir of the Westminster Abbey and by the readings. This video could not stand up to the claim that it starred 'Andrea Bocelli'.He sang several versions of 'Ave Maria', but he came across either as not well or not into the spirit of the occasion. I am a great fan of his and hate any negative words about him. I am constantly sing his praises to everyone I know and have gotten him many new fans

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Christmas Music and Poetry
Review: Charlotte Church in my mind is one of the most beautiful spirits alive on the earth today. She has an almost angelic quality about her that always makes me wonder if God stops everything he is doing to listen to her sing. When she sings "The Holy City" it gives me shivers just from the pure beauty of her voice.

When I listen to Andrea Bocelli, I always close my eyes because there is something spiritual about his voice. While Charlotte and Andrea do make many appearances, the choir is magnificent.

One thing I noticed that amused me to no end was when Charlotte Church was singing, the choir boys stood so perfectly it was as if they were enchanted by her. In fact, anyone singing with her seemed to think they had just gone to heaven.

A spiritual evening one imagines would be quite wonderful to have
experienced at the Westminster Abbey in person.
Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Christmas Worship from Westminster
Review: I found this DVD on Amazon with a search on Charlotte Church, but this really isn't an album staring her, but a BBC Christmas special with a whole host of singers and speakers. Charlotte does a lot better singing on her other albums, since it looks like she was nervous here, but the real purpose of this DVD is praising Jesus. You won't be disappointed with this DVD. If you are like me, here in the US, you won't be familiar with Westminster Abbey, or with some of the songs.

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A wonderful video!
Review: I highly recommend this video, It's really something special. I would give it 100 stars if I could. Andrea Bocelli sings like an angel. He praises God in each song!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A wonderful video!
Review: I highly recommend this video, It's really something special. I would give it 100 stars if I could. Andrea Bocelli sings like an angel. He praises God in each song!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Average at best
Review: I love Bocelli and visited Westminster recently so there should have been a great connection with this video but I found it a touch boring and uninspiring. Christmas Glory had some moments with a couple of songs but overall the video was disappointing. If you are in search of Bocelli selections, there are far better choices - Sacred Arias for one.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Average at best
Review: I love Bocelli and visited Westminster recently so there should have been a great connection with this video but I found it a touch boring and uninspiring. Christmas Glory had some moments with a couple of songs but overall the video was disappointing. If you are in search of Bocelli selections, there are far better choices - Sacred Arias for one.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Glorious Christmas Music from Westminster Cathedral
Review: I received my video yesterday and watched it immediately. I was captivated from beginning to end by the spectacular music, scenery and pagentry. The buyer of this video should be aware, however, that it is not just about Andrea Bocelli. I have been a loyal fan of Andrea's from his earliest days of singing in Italy, and once again he is in true form and sings his three songs beautifully. The music of Charlotte Church and Bryn Terfel is just as lovely, and the readings of scripture and the music of the Westminster choirs were wonderful and help to bring into focus the true meaning of this holy season. The expressions on the faces of the young boys in the choir were priceless. This video provided me with an hour of exquisite peace and was the perfect way to begin preparing for the upcoming holiday season. It helped to reinforce the true reason we celebrate this holy season-the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.


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