The 3 Tenors in Concert 1994 / William Cosel

Starring:JosÃ© Carreras, PlÃ¡cido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Zubin Mehta, Lalo Schifrin
Director: William Cosel
Studio: Atlantic / Wea
Product Type: DVD

Product Description

The three greatest operatic tenors of the day - Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti - reunite for this 1994 concert commemorating soccer's World Cup Championships. Features the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orche stra, directed by Zubin Mehta. Certified over 5 million units by the RIAA.

Customer Reviews:

Simple DVD with stellar music.......2007-06-04

I can't agree with anyone more, the DVD is fantastic! I have the CD, and enjoyed the music. When I bought the DVD, it's like getting more than expected. More music, and you get to see the 3 awesome singers. I felt "gipped", because the finale ("Nessun Dorma" by all 3) wasn't on the CD, but that's no big deal. Anyway, the only complaint is with the programming of the DVD. On the package, it lists the chapters, but on the disk, the chapters are different. The package lists the final "world" medley as seperate chapters, but the medley is one. Also, there are no special features. But, altogether, I love the DVD.

Beauty Never Gets Old.......2006-12-10

I just bought this DVD after seeing the concert on TV 12 years ago. Seeing it again brings back all the wonderful feelings I had when I saw it the first time. The reviews I've read here are no exaggeration - this is a must see for everyone. I'm deeply moved by what beautiful things humans can create together when the conditions are right. I wish these guys wouldn't have to get old; the world needs more of the Three Tenors! (and, of course, Mehta and the beautiful orchestra and chorus)

T.T.T.T. =The Terrific Three Tenors!!.......2004-11-08

A truly wonderful performance. I wish I could of been there, but this is the closest I could get to it. The songs, the atmosphere, the orchestra....magnificant! I truly recommend this DVD. If you enjoy The Three Tenors, this is a must have. You can't go wrong with this one.

The best of the 3 tenor concerts!.......2004-05-15

Not only did they have Mehta, but the LA Phil and LA Opera chorus which makes this outshine the first performance in 1990. Of course, both performances are certainly worth collecting and you may get someone into an opera house with these top tenors. I was in the audience that night and must say they all sounded in top voice to me live and recorded. After repeated viewings I never tire of the arias. They changed the program right up to performance time and the printed programs didn't match what was sung that night. Who cares! This is just plain fun for everyone involved as well as the viewer! My only complaint is that the subtitles are "English" but just the librettos are subtitled, not the English translation so I hestiate to show it to a newbie. No translation is provided with the DVD but the Laser version did as did the VHS. Would be nice if the manufacturers would look at a DVD before releasing it with such glaring errors. This is a must have whether you are an opera fan or not! Bocelli could take a few lessons from watching this disc! Hopefully, people who think he is an opera singer will compare and see that there is a difference even with voices amplified. This is A MUST BUY! Watch it when you are depressed and it will surely change your mood for the better! Such singing! Such Fun!

In my humble opinion...........2003-12-24

Most people, opera lovers and opera discoverers alike, enjoy this concert immensely. However, it has also suffered some criticism, which I can't help but feel is somewhat unjustified and does not represent an accurate portrayal of this mesmerising performance. It is clear, from the selection of songs, that this concert is designed for popular consumption rather than a highbrow, purist audience. It is thought by some that Jose Carreras is perhaps not as powerful or captivating as Domingo or Pavarotti in performance, but his choice of songs and arias here show him 'sticking to what he is good at'. `With A Song In My Heart', for instance, is similar to songs he sung in his role in West Side Story - a lighter, more musical theatre choice. His final solo aria however, 'E Lucevan Le Stelle', is bold, technically demanding, and he sings it with skill and feeling. As for the other two tenors, their selections perfectly show off their range and skills as performers as well as singers. The first three solos are reflective and beautifully conducted by Mehta, but new fans to opera should not be put off by the fact that they may not have heard of these, because the second set of solos seem designed to capture and entertain the audience. Domingo's 'Granada' is fabulous - he really pours everything into it, he glows with passion and vigour. Pavarotti singing Ave Maria is an emotional highlight, demonstrating his talent for singing more gentle arias, as well as his more famous power and range in 'Nessun Dorma'. The final solo's are the three at their very best and most impressive. Domingo portrays a definite character and personality in 'Vesti la Giubba', breaking down the language barrier for viewers who are unfamiliar with the opera it is taken from. Pavarotti does not disappoint, concluding the solos with his famous rendition of Nessun Dorma, which can't fail to blow you away. The medleys and songs they sing together provide an extra level of enjoyment in that the three distinctly different personalities come across so effectively. They are playful and hugely entertaining, without an ego in sight.
And so, if the idea of sitting through 2 hours or so of opera is your idea of hell, or you have every three tenors album ever released, this will not disappoint you. For fans, this is a fabulous selection of old classics and more obscure arias, which showcase beautifully whoever your favourite might be. For those who are curious or have watched everything else in the video cupboard, you won't be able to help sensing the atmosphere in the venue. A few famous faces are there to be spotted in the crowd, and you might be surprised at how many songs you actually know and like, from classic musicals and around the world (e.g. All I ask of You, Brazil, America, Those Were the Days, Singing in the Rain).
The power and passion in the performances of all three will stir your memories and emotions, and the mind-blowing potential of the human voice is clear for experienced and amateur viewers alike.

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The 3 Tenors in Concert 1994 [Region 2]
Starring: José Carreras , Plácido Domingo , Luciano Pavarotti , Zubin Mehta , and Lalo Schifrin
Director: William Cosel
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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