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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780783246062 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Soundtrack, NTSC ISBN: 0783246064 Label: Universal Studios Languages: Manufacturer: Universal Studios MPN: D20931D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Studios Region Code: 1 Release Date: October 30, 2001 Running Time: 128 minutes Studio: Universal Studios Theatrical Release Date: 1999 Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential video: In 1998 a concert at the Royal Albert Hall celebrated Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th birthday and featured more than two hours of hits from a body of work spanning almost three decades. In this keepsake of a memorable night, star after star steps on to a massive, Eurovision-style set to revisit golden moments in their long association with Britain's most successful composer of musicals. Elaine Paige in big frocks and an even bigger voice delivers "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" and "Memory" with her usual power; Michael Ball and Donny Osmond stretch the last vestiges of boyish charm to the very limits but still sound great; and Boyzone gets the youth vote. Then there are Kiri Te Kanawa, Bonnie Tyler, Tina Arena, and, of course, another encore for brother Julian Lloyd Webber and those Variations on the cello. But the stars are Sir Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Brightman in an outstanding selection from The Phantom of the Opera (probably his best work), Antonio Banderas (who really can sing), and Glenn Close, a stupendous, moving Norma Desmond in songs from Sunset Boulevard. All in all, a deserved celebration for someone who has given so many people a great deal of pleasure, and a treat for musicals fans of all ages. --Piers Ford Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Be Prepared!!!I bought this DVD in April to watch with my parents when I came to visit on break from college. We're all Andrew Lloyd Webber fans but had never seen this concert before, so I knew we'd enjoy it. I was prepared to love the DVD; I was not prepared to spend $300 in the 2.5 months following the purchase of the DVD buying up all the Michael Ball items I could get my hands on--including joining his fan club. He steals the show, and you absolutely fall in love with him from his ... Read More Rating: - A brilliant celebrationThis is what I call A REAL EXPERIENCE! By far, it's the most brilliant celebration on the work of a musician I've ever seen. If you look for highlights, all the pieces are. There's not even one moment that you may say, "well, this was better than the previous one". Absolutely all the singing and the artists are from another world. You'll get goose bumps with Glenn Close in SUNSET BOULEVARD, and with Michael Ball - and the whole cast - singing LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING. It's an unforgetable show you'll ... Read More Rating: - Fabulous renditions of some old and new favorties.Though not all the songs were performed by the original performers, these were wonderful live rendtions by extremely talented and well known individuals such as Michael Ball, Sara Brightman, Antonio Banderas, and Donnie Osmond among the other greats. Boyzone became one of my favorite unknowns. I have loved this special since it previwed on PBS and see this as a wonderful addition to my DVD collection. Rating: - Andrew Lloyd Weber tributeWow, I ordered this for a friend. It arrived right away and the friend insisted I borrow it and see if I liked it. I enjoyed it immensely. Of course I love all the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber but seeing these fabulous stars perform it was particularly enjoyable. We lent the dvd to another friend, and now I intend to purchase my own copy! Great transaction. Rating:  - A talented writerI am not a real critic of performing and producing. I was not familiar with many of the performers so I could not say how they compared with other works that they had produced. I appreciated the variety of works, and that is what you would expect from someone who produced Broadway musicals. Some of the music was not the type that I would choose on its own, but I knew that ahead of time from other reviews. Even though it might not have been something I would choose I appreciated everyone's effort. Some ... Read More |
