Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4607 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-12-04
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Classical, Import, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 75 minutes

Synopsis
Classical star Katherine Jenkins sings live at the 2006 Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Includes songs from Jenkins' first three albums, plus tracks from SERENADE.

Customer Reviews

Excellent, exceeded my expectations
Excellent DVD of the lovely Katherine Jenkins.
Some imperfections inherent in a live recording do not reduce in any way the high quality of this DVD.

All I expected it to be!
Well! I enjoyed this concert immensely when it was on ITV in the UK and I enjoyed it again on DVD. I managed to refrain from getting it straight away and got it as an Xmas present - I am not disappointed. Well just about one thing but more later. I think that Katherine is a beautiful woman who sings beautifully. It was LIVE so one expects the odd fault. After all that's what live performances are all about, highs and lows. 'L'amore sei tu' at the start caught her a bit cold I think but it was still pleasant to hear her sing it live and note the subtle differences between that and recorded versions. Not to dwell on faults, for the most part all was well sung and well presented although I must admit to not being overfond of the tenor's rendition of his half of 'All I ask of You'. Mind, I thought Katherine's excellent! Now to Carmen! I enjoyed her performance far more than on the CD's and was intrigued to see how she tried to 'become' Carmen. I know she wants to perform this opera at some time in the future and I am sure that it would be beautifully sung - but, and for me it is a big but - I just can't see her as a 'woman of opportunity' (to use the kindest term about Carmen) who cynically destroys a man because he isnt instantly attracted to her. It's a problem for a Mezzo - particularly for such a 'nice' looking woman - the parts are often 'difficult' women. My only disappointment was no Dalila - another part I would give my right arm to see her attempt.
For me the DVD was almost worth the money for including the four promo's that have been shown on Classic FM TV. 'L'amore sei tu' is wonderful.
I don't know enough about the technicalities of music but I sometimes wish she was a soprano - all those marvellous parts! Could she sing them? I don't know - probably not but imagine if she could! She certainly manages the arias well.
I have digressed. In my view this is an excellent recording of a very good concert. Sound is good as is camera work and the DVD is well presented. I suppose if you like her you will buy it anyway - even if you don't try to get past the beautiful woman and listen to the voice.

Wonderful concert, wonderful young lady
A great concert in which Katherines personality and doqn ti earth nature shines through. I am so glad O Mio Babbino Caro is on here as I have seen Katherine sing it live on 3 occasions, and it brought tears to my eyes everytime. I can also say that Katherine is the nicest, most down to earth persob you could wish to meet, and she appreciates that her fans have helped to get her where she is today.

Buy this disc today, you wont be disappointed!!!