Our Favorite Things

Appearing together for the first time on the same stage, jazz legend Tony Bennett, teen sensation Charlotte Church, opera superstar Placido Domingo, and pop chanteuse Vanessa Williams regale a live audience at Vienna's Konzerthaus in this 22-song Christmas concert filmed December 21, 2000. Traditional carols, such as "O Holy Night," "Silent Night," "The First Noel," and "Angels We Have Heard on High," are alternated with popular seasonal fare, including "Winter Wonderland," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and "White Christmas," as well as inspired picks such as the title song. Beautifully filmed by veteran music video director David Mallet, and presented in sparkling Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, Our Favorite Things, with its timeless calls for joy to the world, peace on Earth and goodwill to all, feels like an especially soothing balm in these troubled times. Recommended. Aud: P. (R. Pitman)