Composer: Irving Berlin, Johannes Brahms, Franz Xaver Gruber, Pietro Mascagni, Alois Melichar, James Pierpont, Franz Peter Schubert, John Francis Wade
Performer: José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Diana Ross, Will Jennings, Gumpoldskirchner Kinderchor, Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen
Orchestra: Wiener Symphoniker
Conductor: Vjekoslav Sutej, Elisabeth Ziegler
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Sony
Catalogue: G0100013679912
Release: 1993
Size: 285 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
01. Pierpont: Introduction: Jingle Bells
02. Melichar: Mille cherubini in coro, based on Wiegenlied, D. 498
03. Newton: Amazing Grace
04. Brahms: Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No. 4 (Lullaby)
05. Davis: Carol of the Drum
06. Domingo Jr, Reilly: The Gift of Love
07. Fons: Navidad
08. Berlin: White Christmas
09. Schubert: Ave Maria, D839
10. Mascagni: Ave Maria
11. Pola, Wyle: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
12. Wade: O come, all ye faithful
13. Horner, Jennings: If We Hold On Together
14. Medley Christmas in Vienna
15. Gruber: Stille Nacht
Christmastime in Vienna is a Christmas music collaboration between vocalists Placido Domingo, Patricia Kaas, and Alejandro Fernandez. The incredible amount of vocal talent found on the disc can be a bit overwhelming, especially on the numbers sung by opera star Domingo. But what results is a decent album of holiday songs given the royal treatment by the three singers. Especially impressive is Kaas, who stands out as the most charismatic vocalist of the trio. Her sultry, understated vocals on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” are an album highlight among some very dramatic interpretations. A dream for fans of the three singers, Christmastime in Vienna is an album that has its ups and downs, but features some incredible talents.