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Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration [Region 2] | ![Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51luwNQJOlL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: David Mallet
Actors: Tina Arena, Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately
Category: DVD
Buy New: $35.11
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Rating:  272 reviews
Sales Rank: 167220
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 127 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 9020092
EAN: 3259190200920
ASIN: B000050ACK
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
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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
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 Surprised by the other rave reviews! June 21, 2009
J. Rothwell (Los Angeles, CA USA)
I just finished watching this and decided to look it up online to see who sang what since I didn't recognize all of the artists. I was shocked to see all of the "5" rave reviews. There are certainly some excellent performances, but many weak ones and the production value of the recording is very sub-par in my opinion. There are very awkward cuts between several numbers, a few really poor wardrobe choices and miscasting. I can't believe one reviewer said that Antonio Banderas is better than Mandy Pantinkin. Huh? Oh, well, guess everyone is entitled to their opinion. Besides the bad production, the order is very odd at the end. There is a big number that seems like a great finale, but then several other numbers are "tacked on" at the end. I'm not sorry that I watched it because good composition is good composition and I did enjoy a few of the performances very much. Michael Ball in Jesus Christ Superstar and Glenn Close doing Nora Desmond made the whole thing worth it for me. But I certainly would not buy this for a friend, recommend it to anyone to purchase or watch it again.
 Andrew Lloyd Webber The Royal Albert Hall Celebration May 17, 2009
Stephen Goalen (Salt Lake City Utah)
One of the best DVD's I have ever owned. Outstanding performances to beautiful music. I watch it over and over againl.
Please release this on Blu-ray! May 14, 2009
Y. Park (Seoul, Korea)
The concert itself is phonomenal! However, the DVD looks bad on my HD TV but most of all the audio is pretty weak with the compressed dolby surround (No LPCM track provided). It would be great to watch the stunning concert in HD even though the screen ration has to be 1.33:1 and also with uncompressed pure audio. I know blu-ray will make huge difference and this title deserves it!
Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Royal Albert Hall Celebration May 8, 2009
Marjoree (Hawaii)
If you have enjoyed Andrew Lloyed Webber's musicals, you will surely enjoy this. It includes most of the original performers and the the video is dense with talent. I found Lloyd Webber's brother's energetic cello solo especially entertaining. It's amazing that all these people were able to congregate to honor the composer's 50th birthday, and he himself, makes an appearance.
Wonderful collection. February 6, 2009
D. E. Olsson (DC)
I totally enjoyed this DVD. While I enjoy the music, I also enjoyed the performances of the songs. Antonio Bandaras and Glen Close were spectacular.
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