Christmas in Vienna
Plácido Domingo · 1993
63 min · 15 tracks · opera
A harmonious blend of classical and traditional holiday music, showcasing Carreras's rich tenor over festive orchestration.
Why this album works
- Best for
- festive seasonal atmosphere reflective holiday moments warm, comforting soundscapes
- Context
- Christmas in Vienna was released during José Carreras's flourishing career in the early 1990s, following his significant success as part of the Three Tenors alongside Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. This album arrived after a period of intense international acclaim, highlighting his versatility beyond opera as he embraced popular Christmas classics.
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Christmas in Vienna is an album by Plácido Domingo, released in 1993. A harmonious blend of classical and traditional holiday music, showcasing Carreras's rich tenor over festive orchestration. This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching high positions on classical charts worldwide and contributing to the holiday music genre with a classical twist. Its impact is further underscored by the continued popularity of Carreras’s interpretations, which have influenced subsequent classical crossover artists in the seasonal market. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Christmas in Vienna sound like?
A harmonious blend of classical and traditional holiday music, showcasing Carreras's rich tenor over festive orchestration. Rooted in opera.
What makes Christmas in Vienna by Plácido Domingo notable?
This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching high positions on classical charts worldwide and contributing to the holiday music genre with a classical twist. Its impact is further underscored by the continued popularity of Carreras’s interpretations, which have influenced subsequent classical crossover artists in the seasonal market. Christmas in Vienna was released during José Carreras's flourishing career in the early 1990s, following his significant success as part of the Three Tenors alongside Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. This album arrived after a period of intense international acclaim, highlighting his versatility beyond opera as he embraced popular Christmas classics.
Who is Christmas in Vienna for?
Christmas in Vienna works well if you're into festive seasonal atmosphere, reflective holiday moments and warm, comforting soundscapes.
How many songs are on Christmas in Vienna?
Christmas in Vienna has 15 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction, Jingle Bells 1:37
- 2 Mille cherubini in coro 3:54
- 3 Amazing Grace Standout 5:46
- 4 Wiegenlied 2:57
- 5 Carol of the Drum 2:58
- 6 The Gift of Love 3:55
- 7 Navidad 4:05
- 8 White Christmas Standout 2:41
- 9 Ave Maria Standout 4:58
- 10 Ave Maria Standout 3:41
- 11 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 2:42
- 12 Adeste Fidelis 2:40
- 13 If We Hold on Together 3:31
- 14 Medley: O Tannenbaum / Minuit, Chrétien / Jingle Bells / La Virgen lava pañales / Oh Little Town of Bethlehem / Tu scendi dalle stelle / Joy to the World 13:45
- 15 Stille Nacht 3:54
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