| | |  | Poker Box Sets | Home » » The Christmas Collection | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Japanese pressing includes Christmas card/poster with first pressing only. BMG. 2006. | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| October 25, 2005 | | Studio:
| Sony Legacy | | Composer:
| Il Divo | | Conductor:
| Il Divo | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 285 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | O Holy Night | | 2. | White Christmas | | 3. | Ave Maria | | 4. | When A Child Is Born | | 5. | Adeste Fideles | | 6. | Over The Rainbow | | 7. | Panis Angelicus | | 8. | Rejoice | | 9. | Silent Night | | 10. | The Lord's Prayer | |
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61 of 63 found the following review helpful:
 True to the Meaning of ChristmasOct 25, 2005
By BamaCLM
"Carolyn"
This is absolutely the most beautiful Christmas music I have ever heard. Especially outstanding is Panis Angelicus, The Lord's Prayer and Ave Maria. But even White Christmas, which I have never particularly liked, is given a new and beautiful treatment.
Their voices range from soft and tender to a soaring cresendo,on all the songs. And I agree with Mr. Preiser, Carlos' voice is magnificant and provides the foundation for this wonderful, glorious music.
I highly recommend this album.
74 of 81 found the following review helpful:
 Impressive Voices; Disappointing ProductionOct 29, 2005
By Peter Marengo
Let me begin by saying that I am a huge Il Divo fan; I have listened to practically nothing else since buying their debut album a few months ago.
But to sum up my feelings about the Christmas Collection CD, it's almost as if the album was hastily put together just to get a Christmas Album out there for commercial purposes. Although Il Divo is still Il Divo and the voices are just as awesome, there are several things that made this much-aniticipated cd fall short of my expectations;
The orchestrations are not as lush nor do they complement or enhance the vocals nearly as much as in the debut album; it sounds as if the same amount of time and effort was not put into the production of this CD as the first. Nor are the arrangements as involving or emotional. (I remember welling up with tears the first time I heard "Passera;" nothing on this CD comes even close to that). The individual songs are too short, and do not have time to build to the magnificent crescendos that we have come to expect in Il Divo's arrangements.
The thing that really puzzles me about this album is that only half or so of the songs are actually Christmas Music. I'm wondering if they recorded a few Christmas songs, then threw in several other songs that they had already recorded as fillers? While "Over the Rainbow," "The Lords Prayer" and "Ave Maria" are beautiful songs -- and the latter two sacred music -- they don't belong on a Chistmas album. And "Rejoice" -- although gorgeous song -- was a let-down; I was expecting maybe Handel's "Rejoice" from the "Messiah." Instead it is a seemingly secular love song having nothing to do with the birth of Christ.
The non-Christmas songs notwithstanding, some of the song choices overall could have been better suited to the incredible voices of Il Divo. "White Christmas" and "Silent Night" are an obvious attempt at commercial appeal. The producers could have taken a cue from Contemporary Christian singer Sandi Patty's song choices to see what type of songs should be included on a Christmas Album by someone with a powerful, soaring voice.
On the positive side, the voices of Il Divo are still impressive. I find myself even more impressed this go around with Sebastien's clear, pure tones; he shines in his solo parts and has gotten better if anything -- and his slightly French-accented English is charming. Carlos and David are nothing short of magnificent as usual. Urs sounds a bit thin (especially on the opening lines of of "Ave Maria," "Over The Rainbow" and "O Holy Night"), but -- that's just Urs. Although his voice has its own unique qualities.
In conclusion, I would give five full stars to the artists themselves, "Il Divo" again blows us away with their vocal abilities, blending into a one-of-a-kind sound. But the album production would get two or three stars for song choice, orchestrations, and arrangements. That's why I've rated the album an overall 4.
89 of 107 found the following review helpful:
Simply Stunning....Oct 25, 2005
By David A. Preiser
"Mannequin Man"
Il Divo Have Released One Of The Most Beautiful,Powerful & Moving Christmas Cds Ever Recorded!!! The Arrangements Both Musically & Vocally Are Gorgeous, Sweeping & Grand!!! Their Version Of "The Lord's Prayer" Is Spine Tingling, And Although All Four Members Have Fabulous Voices I Find Carlos Adds The "Chills" Factor For Me!!! This Cd Is Christmas Music The Way It Should Be Done....GLORIOUS!!!!!
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
the christmas collectionAug 24, 2006
By Mrs. C. A. Wilson
"manilow magic"
if you love il divo and their last two cd's, you will love this cd. they sing with their heart and soul. playing the christmas cd in august my neighbours thought i was crazy but you can play il divo, anytime,any place, any where.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
IL Divo-Christmas and EncoreMar 25, 2006
By Ann E. Oster
"Bicycle Gal"
ILDivo is just wonderful! We first saw them last Fourth of July, on T.V., in Washington, D.C. We knew then that we would buy their D.V.D.'s, and we have. They have become our favorite quartet. Also, we have recommended them to several friends. Family members have them also and enjoy them as we do.
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