Stars: Charlotte Church

Summary: Charlotte performs seasonal songs at the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem, tracks include: 'The First Noel', 'Ave Maria', 'When A Child Is Born', 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', 'Mary's Boy Child', 'O Holy Night', 'The Little Druumer Boy', 'Psalm 23', 'Silent Night', 'What Child Is This' 'Draw Tua Bethlehem/Far Over Bethlehem' and 'O Come All Ye Faithful'.

She's hardly even a teenager and she's from Wales! Even with these two major strikes against her, darling Charlotte Church has managed to become a vocalist of international renown. On DREAM A DREAM, the girl with a "voice of an angel" visits the holiest places on Earth, from the Dormition Abbey (where the Virgin Mary was laid to rest) to the Church of the Nativity. At many of these beautiful and renowned places, Charlotte graces us with her spectacular voice, singing Christmas classics such as "Ave Maria" and "Silent Night." A celebration of the Christmas season that is both reverent and entertaining.

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Filmed on location at the Dormition Abbey and on location in the Holy Land, Charlotte Church in the Holy Landwas originally screened over Christmas 2000 as a BBC TV Songs of Praisespecial. In its 48-minute running time Church performs a selection of favourite 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 visiting locations associated with the Nativity. These interludes involve Charlotte discovering what it is like to wear traditional dress from the time of Christ, ride a camel and a donkey and explore the site some believe is the very place Jesus was born. Church is likeable and natural in these sections, and given how short the programme is it is a shame these have not have been extended. The 12 songs showcase Charlotte's beautiful if inevitably immature voice in rather saccharine arrangements, including "What Child is This" set to the familiar tune of "Greensleeves". Fans of her albums will love this release, which is sure to be on many Christmas present lists for years to come.

On the DVD: 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

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Instant Chapter Access, Biography, Photo Gallery, Interactive Menus
Year:	2000
Release Date:	November 27, 2000
Runtime:	42 minutes
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	2012749
Keywords:	Music, Dream, Holy, Land, Christmas, Church, Charlotte, Classical, Performing, Choral, Vocal, Arts
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts