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The Birth of Christ: Narrated by Liam Neeson | 
 enlarge | Director: Michael Mcnamara
Actor: Andrew T Miller
Studio: SONY CLASSICS
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 15941
Format: Classical, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 85 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 716686
UPC: 886971668698
EAN: 0886971668698
ASIN: B000W1V5SS
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: November 6, 2007
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Description
The Birth of Christ
A Christmas Cantata by Andrew T. Miller
This inspiring, musical celebration brings the Christmas story to vivid life as never before. Through song, the timeless characters beloved the world over: Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth and the Shepherds reveal their humanity and passion. Recorded live in Ireland, this historic premiere of The Birth of Christ brings together a chorus of Catholic and Protestant singers who for "One Blessed Night" put aside their sectarian differences and raised their voices in unity and peace around the central mystery of their faith. Featuring a narration of Luke's Nativity by Liam Neeson, this musical treasure will awaken you again to the startling wonder of Christmas.
DVD tracklisting
Introduction by Liam Neeson
Prologue: ONE BLESSED NIGHT
Luke 1:5-25 The Annunciation of John THE ANNUNCIATION OF JOHN
Luke 1:26-38 The Annunciation of Christ THE ANNUNCIATION OF CHRIST
Luke 1:39-55 The Visitation THE VISITATION
MARY'S CANTICLE
Luke 1:56-79 The Birth of John
REJOICE!
ZECHARIAH'S CANTICLE
Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Christ
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
A SHEPHERD'S SONG
Epilogue: ONE BLESSED NIGHT (Reprise)
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 The Birth of Christ February 19, 2008
M. Rachmaciej (Chicago IL USA)
Don't miss out on the chance to listen to the wonderous music and fabulous performance of the soloists and chorus as the song of Christ's birth is told. It's a beautiful way to celebrate the Christmas season.
 disappointed February 11, 2008
S.H. (Los Angeles)
The music is beautiful, but audio/visual is totally "OFF" and we can't even watch it because it is so annoying!
A Very Moving Piece...Excellently Performed! January 20, 2008
Holly H (Pasadena, CA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have listened to a lot of 20th century "classical" music written for various events and groups and most of it won't last through the decade. The exception is to this rule is "The Birth of Christ" by Andrew T. Miller. The music is soaringly beautiful, richly orchestrated, and impeccably performed here. The narration by Liam Neeson provides the back story to the music and its performance, and enhances it beautifully.
I was so taken by it during a PBS pledge drive (yes, I even watched a pledge drive to see all of this - it was that good!) that I recorded it and watched and listened to it over and over again during the Advent season. I purchased both the DVD and CD (to see and hear it without the pledge drive). The DVD is more complete with the visuals of the church setting and singers adding to the performance. The DVD also has additional material by Liam Neeson not found on the CD.
I highly recommend it for anyone who loves great Christmas cantatas.
 The Birth of Christ January 19, 2008
budhil
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased this product because I thought it concerned a pictorial re-creation of the birth of Christ. It is not; rather a musical rendition celebrating this event. For those seeking beautiful music I am sure it would rank much higher.
amazingly wonderful! January 18, 2008
Sara A. Bucherati
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Simply put - this is an experience in your home that takes you to another place......the setting, the mood and of course the all consuming music, both orchestral and sung are very, very special. We gave eight as gifts for loved ones and even to our Priests......feedback from our friends mirrored our review here, this will become a family tradition for all Christmas seasons to come.
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