The Irish Tenors - The Essential Collection
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Movie Review: A "must have" for Irish Tenor Fans
Summary: 4 Stars
I was delighted to hear that both the Dublin and Belfast concerts would be available in the DVD format so I purchased it as soon as it was available. The digital picture and sound is greatly superior to the video and it's nice to have both concerts available on one disk. The bonus material contains interviews with Kearns, Tynan, Wright and McNamara with lots of interesting information about their careers and the songs in the programs. I highly recommend the DVD to Irish Tenor fans and anyone who loves beautiful music. As a John McDermott fan I was greatly disappointed to find that there was no interview, especially in view of the fact that he was a large part of the success of the Irish Tenors in the first place. It's important that John's fans know that he is not included in the bonus material and that his beautiful solo "Danny Boy" has been cut from the Dublin concert. That would be my only complaint about this DVD and the only reason I rated it at four stars. Fortunately for us and for him, John's solo career is flourishing.Movie Review: More than amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
Have just watched the DVD for the third time and it gets better with each viewing. The quality is beyond description. The clarity of picture and of the songs is wonderful. The biographies are my favorite as I can watch the three Belfast tenors in a relaxed mood as they discuss their reasons for choosing their songs and their backgrounds which brought them into performing. The tenors become more endearing to their fans as they speak from their hearts about their different backgrounds. Finbar's twinkling eyes and infectious smile captivate and make you want more information about him. I can't wait for another concert from these gentle men and I sincerely hope they don't overlook Colorado in their next tour!!!Movie Review: You get way more than your money's worth
Summary: 5 Stars
A fantastic buy! Not only do you get two complete concerts, Dublin, with Ronan Tynan, Anthony Kearns and John McDermott, and Belfast, with Ronan, Anthony and Finbar Wright, and a guest appearance by John, but 49 minutes of great interviews.The interviews really show each artist (Ronan, Anthony & Finbar), in a relaxed mood, as they talk about the songs they sing on the Belfast part of the DVD. As they talk, you can see them, in the background, on stage, singing the song in a soft tone. They are beautifully done, and a great way to get to know each of these talented artists. Ronan Tynan explains how the conductor, and musical arranger, Frank McNamara, speeded up the lively "Go, Lassie, Go," so it would fit their style and how the three tenors broke into an impromptu Irish jig, which triggered a standing ovation.
Finbar Wright tells about his biggest "gig," being singing before a million and a half people, when the Pope came to Ireland in 1979. This was before he became a professional singer. He was a Catholic priest at the time. Kearns, the youngest tenor, relates how he started his career by winning a telephone contest to find a new Irish tenor, and then studying with the same teacher in Dublin, that helped the other two tenors.
There is also a text bio on each artist, and one for the conductor also. Some of the highlights of the two concerts, are Ronan singing "The Town I Loved So Well", Finbar's rendition of "The Isle of Inisfree," from the movie "The Quiet Man," and Anthony singing a moving rendition of "Boulavogue." The three tenors, of course, sing the traditional "Danny Boy," and the new Irish fovourite, "Fields of Athenry."
We have videos of both of these concerts, but this DVD, with it's improved clarity and sound, and the fantastic extras, make it a must buy item for all Irish Tenor fans, and for those who simply enjoy great Irish music.