Mannheim Steamroller's music is incredibly moving by itself, but add an enthusiastic live performance by some very animated musicians and an intense multimedia presentation and the result is even more powerful. This 56-minute Christmas concert features many favorite numbers from the album Christmas in the Aire, but "Joy to the World" perhaps best epitomizes that distinctive Mannheim Steamroller sound: powerful synthesized melodies and harmonies, an intense drive and pathos, and skillful ornamentation. The accompanying fireworks on a huge, over-stage screen add a striking visual dimension to the song. Several Renaissance-inspired numbers like "In dulci Jubilo" and "Wassail, Wassail" showcase unusual Renaissance instruments and are paired with a rich, on-screen portrayal of a Renaissance feast. The instrumental, theatrical, and multimedia performances are beautifully, effectively done. The album ends, as Mannheim Steamroller tradition dictates, with "Going to Another Place," an all-time fan favorite.

Awesome Sound...

If you love to listen to surround sound like I do, then you will love this!

Manheim Steamroller- Christmas Live

Fantastic, great and relly rockin'. This was all I expected it to be. Manheim Steamroller at it's best. I can only hope that they'll put out more DVD's this way. Great work Chip.

Beautiful...

Bought this for my Dad, after bringing him to the live show. He loves it because some of the same songs and music for christmas are on it and the memory will remain from the concert.

The graphics are silly but the surround sound is great.