The Original Three Tenors Concert

I wanted the one from Dodger Stadium- this one was from Europe. Not satisfied at all.

What I not to love?! I remember when this concert was being planned and I was able to watch it live on TV!Now I have it on DVD and I can watch it whenever I wish to!Thank you for making this memorable concert available!

Well, what can I say. This performance at the Roman Baths at Caracalla is the greatest and most memorable that I ever saw!! Not only the talent of the three tenors, but the pieces of music chosen with the outstanding orchestral works of Zubin Mehta. It's about one hour and a half and I was sorry to see it end. These tenors have gone the extra mile and many pieces reminded me of my Rome treks with such music in my ears. The conductor, Mehta get right in it and, at times, will put a smile on your face. This great treasure is a must for classical music fans.

I had been looking for this type of recording for some time. I was very much a fan of each of these world class tenors individually. Over time, I came to realize that I really enjoyed a "group" of three tenors in the performances most of all. This seemed to answer this desired format completely. I would have liked more combined - all three singing together - but the several individual selections easily stand on their own. There are a number of combined performances as well. The entire DVD is well worth cost!My best to you all,Robert

Have seen all the three tenors galas, of course, but I believe the first is the most enchanting.The setting was perfect and all the tenors were in fine form. Even though they made a jokeout of trying to outdo each other, it likely contributed to their offering their audience the bestthat was in them, as any serious competitive spirit will do. Nothing to dislike about this andalthough the classical enthusiast will come away enthralled and bemoan the fact that allgood things must come to an end, it may also serve as a first-rate intro for the unitiatedthat cannot fail to please. For me it serves as a sentimental favorite as well. If there werea 10 star offering, would have to check that!

This is the Three Tenors at the top of their form, and in a beautiful locale. The selected music, arias, are well known and among the most melodic in opera.In addition the setting is hard to beat for a sense of history--the baths at Caracalla, in Rome.The photography is also very good, with frequent sweeping views of the immense audience that was present. The tenors of course have aged with time--Pavarotti is no longer with us, Placido Domingo has moved on to occasional conducting, and Carerras I do not know about. Their format has since been copied many times by other trios, but this recording of the first performance of its type in the form of classical opera remains as the exemplar.

I have been waiting for a long time to replace my VHS with a DVD hoping the price would come down a little more. What a mistake! The DVD is crisp, sharp, and clear. The sound is fantastic, even God must have felt a little humble that night in 1990 at Caracalla. In an age of celebrity for celebrities sake, that much talent on the stage all at one time is breathtaking. Four of the most talented people in the world, what a thrill.If you are debating this purchase wait no longer, even if you have seen it a hundred times, this DVD will please you over and over.

The setting in Rome is spectacular, the orchestra suberb, and the direction by Zubin Metha inspired. The DVD version allows you to see the interaction between the singers and the audience and who is singing which parts in the medleys. In O Sole Mio for example, Carreras and Domingo (and not surprisingly the audience) react strongly as Pavarotti holds his crescendo. Since it was their first time singing all together, their voices are at a peak compared to later performances. Both classical and popular songs are included so there is something for everyone. And it was all for charity.

In tying to put the VHS version of this onto DVD for my uncle, I got frustrated and wound up buying him the DVD here. So I'm glad it existed and at a good price. It's a good lengthy program, I'll give it that. But my uncle who is an opera fan greatly enjoys it still. So hopefully that might be a good indication to give it 4 stars.

We bought this product for our Opera afternoon at the Movies for our Residence +65 yrs old. People love Opera and Classical music. We went from one ''Sunday at the Movies'' to three showings by adding more excellent choices for our residents.

It’s the three tenors! What can go wrong?!

This item is a historical reunion of the greatest of the greats!

I am sure it will be fine. I bought it as a gift for Xmas. Thought the packaging was a bit on the cheap side.