Comments on: A Christmas Celebration: Kathleen Battle

By: Big Al

Big Al — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:04:57 +0000

I love Christmas songs. I play them all year round, especially those sung by Kathleen Battle. She has the purest, angelic voice I have ever heard. It is a gift from Heaven. Credit must also be given to the superior choral and orchestral support provided by the New York Choral Artists, the renowned Harlem Boys Choir and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, conducted by the distinguished American conductor Leonard Slatkin. If I am allowed to keep only one Christmas album, this is the one.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:14:44 +0000

Although I am not an opera fan, I thoroughly enjoy this recording. The mix of songs is delightful and inspirational. I play it daily, from Thanksgiving through Christmas, during my 45 minute commute to work.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Tiffany Lamp

Tiffany Lamp — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:49:49 +0000

Sometimes lovely but marred by an overall sense of caution. Kathleen Battle, who sang with such warmth on “Pleasures of Their Company”(her “Ave Maria” on that recording is miraculous)reins her voice in on every song. Incredibly, she shies away from the vowel ‘e’, turning Maria into Mariah. As pretty and brittle as a glass ball.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: TheMackDiva

TheMackDiva — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:00:34 +0000

This is a glorious Christmas CD that everyone who loves the season should have. What a joyful noise spills from the throat of this lady! If you have this album along with Maureen Mcgovern’s Christmas CD…believe me you will be set for Christmas with Kathleen providing the Classical and Maureen providing a Pop/Jazzy feel. You won’t be able to help playing these albums year round!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:14:30 +0000

This is a wonderful CD to play during the holidays. “Rise Up, Shepherd” is hauntingly beautiful. Battle is an excellent soprano. I enjoy hearing her renditions of traditional Christmas songs. The recordings aren’t of the best quality, but it is still very good.
Rating: 4 / 5