This is very much a 2020 concert DVD because it sees Katherine Jenkins performing to an empty Royal Albert Hall. Whether she was commissioned to do a DVD before the pandemic/restrictions hit and she had to fulfil the obligation, I don't know, but it does make for a rather odd viewing experience.
So there are lots of shots of empty seats and corridors, but when the camera focuses on the great lady herself there is an awful lot to enjoy about this concert, with festive classics galore.
It doesn't all work, especially the readings from famous faces, but on the whole this was entertaining.
Whether in years to come when we watch it back on DVD/the inevitable ITV repeat we'll want to be reminded of 2020 I don't know.
A lot of artists these days don't bother with a live DVD, so it's refreshing that Katherine knows that some people don't want to watch a concert in broken bits on You Tube.
Katherine Jenkins Christmas Spectacular
2020
Action / Musical
Katherine Jenkins Christmas Spectacular
2020
Action / Musical
8.7Plot summary
Classical music superstar Katherine Jenkins OBE returns to the iconic Royal Albert Hall, her all-time favourite venue, crafting a unique and unforgettable Christmas musical to play in cinemas worldwide from 1 December. Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular sees the Welsh sensation perform seasonal favourites and carols with full nostalgic Hollywood musical glamour and wonder. The production was given unprecedented and exclusive access to the historic venue which also marked the 50th time that Katherine has performed there. Katherine and friends, including beloved actors Vanessa Redgrave and Bill Nighy, Operatic icon Sir Bryn Terfyl, Italian Tenor Alberto Urso, American Broadway star Marisha Wallace, English National Ballet Lead Principal Erina Takahashi, the Royal Air Force Regiment Band and many more will bring joy and festive celebrations to audiences around the world this Christmas.
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