Il Divo - Live At The Greek Theatre (DVD)

Advantages: Stunning voices,great atmosphere,brilliant songs
Disadvantages: perhaps there could have been more tracks

...This live performance was filmed in Spain at Teatro Romanao De Merida and followed the globally successful album 'Ancora'. The DVD is part concert and part documentary with a couple of videos 'Regresa a Mi and the wonderful 'Mamma' thrown in as well. Il Divo comprise of four singers, a baritone (Carlos), two tenors (Urs and David) and a vox populi (Steven). Together they blend perfectly to make magical music. They have been dubbed 'popera' but that is unfair in my opinion even if they have through their unique talents helped popuarise opera. To bring a much derided genre of music to the masses can only be a good thing and I speak as someone who enjoys music from classical to metal. A true music lover will have eclectic tastes. The live performance features 5 tracks 'Si Tu Me Amas', 'Isabel', 'O Holy Night... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic album,no "bad" songs,excellent voices
Disadvantages: None if you like the combination opera-pop

...My wife was going on and on about how wonderful this new group-IL DIVO- are in their video clip on Classic FM TV so I logon to 101cd.co.uk and ordered it for her, the day that their cd was released.(1st of November). (£8.95. They accept paypal.) 5th of November and the cd still not with us. This afternoon I had to go for some shopping to the local Asda and as I pass from the cd section I saw their cd so I decided to buy it there and then (with £9.77) and surprise my wife. I thought I could cancel my order as after 5 days I think their service there in 101cd.co.uk is really slow. I picked my wife with the car. I had the first track on the cd player. She was really happy and she was quiet all the way home listening to them. 7 hours later, the cd is still playing in the house non stop. We prepare our meal, listening to it, we... Read review

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Advantages: Rich, powerful and seductive voices
Disadvantages: You have to be in the right mood - romantic

...: The idea for the group was conceived in 2001. After a worldwide search lasting for two years, Il Divo was born. Translated as Divine performer, Il Divo consists of four good-looking young men with heavenly voices. Each of the four take the lead singing role for different tracks combining to deliver powerful and harmonious choruses. Two tenors and a baritone (and a vox populi): Three members of the group have classically trained voices, evident in their delivery. David Miller, an American tenor, graduated with a BA in Vocal Performance and a Masters in Opera Theatre. Urs Buhler, a Swiss tenor, studied Voice at the Lucerne Academy for School and Church Music and the Amsterdam Conservatory. Carlos Marin, a Spanish baritone, attended vocal master classes. Sebastien Izambard completes the group. Although, he is the only self-taught singer within... Read review

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