Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #81032 in DVD
• Released on: 2000-11-21
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Classical, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 46 minutes

Amazon.com
Filmed on location at the Dormiton Abbey and on location in the Holy Land, Dream a Dream: Charlotte Church in the Holy Land was broadcast as a PBS special during the 2000 Christmas season. With a beautiful if inevitably immature voice and rather saccharine arrangements, Church performs a selection of favorite hymns, carols, and spiritual songs, including "The First Noel," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Silent Night, and "O Come All Ye Faithful." These are interspersed with short clips of the young singer discovering what it is like to wear traditional dress from the time of Christ, riding a camel and a donkey, and visiting locations associated with the Nativity, including the site some believe is the very place Jesus was born. Church is likable and natural in these sections, and given that program lasts only 48 minutes, it is a shame these were not extended. Fans of her albums will love this release, which is sure to be on Christmas lists for years to come. --Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk

Additional features
Presented in 4:3 TV ratio with strong picture and sound, the DVD contains a very small photo gallery, a brief biography, and a discography, but mainly serves to promote the companion album, Dream a Dream. --Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk

Customer Reviews

Comfort and Joy!
"Charlotte Church in the Holy Land" is so beautiful that it almost defies description. Every track on this DVD, from the very child like "When a Child is Born" to the almost overwhelming power she brings to "O Holy Night" is a world class performance. The setting of this concert - the Dormiton abbey- the resting place of the virgin Mary- is breathtaking, and seems to lend a quality to Charlotte's voice which is unmatched, even on her Christmas CD release.

Charlotte is beautiful, and preternaturally gifted. But this performance is more than just that. She imparts a devotional quality to this material that is obviously unforced. Yet, this is only fitting - she has already brought comfort and joy to millions of people.

A Dull Journey
I have always wanted to visit the Holy Lands. However, if I do, this Video is a reminder not to take Miss Church along. She provides no more than sterile renditions of religious favorites, while going from place to place with her as the focal point of attention. I would have been much more pleased with her providing a narration of a video of these lands; while being out of sight and refraining from singing. Her voice simply doesn't provide the warmth and emotion necessary to move an individual through such an experience. This video may suffice for an elementary school crowd, but doesn't do it for me.

Outstanding and Soul Piecing
This is a wonderful production especially for those who always wished they could go to the Holy Land. The Christmas hymns really captivates the essence of Christmas and to be able to see Charlotte Church kneel down to kiss the spot where Jesus was born is itself truly touching. A beautiful and humble girl with God given talents that can move the heart.