Idina Menzel Live Barefoot At The Symphony

I wasn't at this show but I saw Idina on the same tour in London, UK at the Royal Albert Hall and was lucky enough to meet her before the show. She was nothing short of phenomonal. She probably exceeded it. She will never put a foot wrong in my opinion. Her voice is out of the world, her stories are hilarious, just a true pleasure to watch perform. I'll definitely be booking tickets for her summer tour and I cannot wait to watch this DVD and re-live the magic of my evening through her performance in Canada. A must buy for Idina fans and anyone who knows what true talent is.

Beautiful,Idina Menzel is amazing. Her voice here is just beautiful as always.I saw she singing some some of these song a little different and I liked most,but she was shining and gorgeous like she said lolFunny, touching, everything of good.Perfect Look to the rainbow, The way we were, Where or When with Taye Diggs, he was just a star.Love the Walker songs, and the jokes that we fans already know and the new ones.Thank you for it.It will a little better if we could have more of herself on it.But still awesome

Idina shows off her stunning musical and vocal range, her vast knowledge of the American songbook, and her comedic sensibilities in this very entertaining concert album recorded with a full orchestra. Several of her most well known performances are included here with selections from "Rent" and "Wicked," but her inclusion of a song like the beautifully written "Asleep On The Wind," gives the listener insight into the type of song that Idina really loves to sing. I am sure I will enjoy listening to this collection of songs brilliantly performed by Idina Menzel for years to come.

Idina is absolutely wonderful. Great entertainer with a spectacular voice. Also a great tribute to Marvin Hamlisch, just prior to his death, apparently. My only complaint is with the recording. Some graininess and not the best, but she's still beautiful. Best to buy only BluRay recordings, it appears.

I am a huge fan of Idina. I have seen her live many times and having a copy of this DVD allows me to feel like I am at one of her concert's all over again. It is always an experience watching her live. Her voice is so powerful that she can drop the mic and sing accapella and her voice will radiate through the entire venue. Her stories make me laugh and allow us all a little insight into who she is both as a person and as a performer. She truly is a treat!

Beautiful, talented, funny and, oh yes, a big, powerful yet controlled voice. No wonder she won the Tony for "Wicked", she deserved it! We saw her idol, Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl" on Broadway in 1964 and said much the same about her. Idina is every bit a new Streisand but with her own distinctiveness. You will play this over and over and wish for another tat probably will be as good, but maybe not better. She is terrific!

I watched Idina's performance with a friend and couldn't have been more pleasantly entertained. Idina is a phenomenal performer and there was an intimacy with the crowd that I felt while watching at home. Her voice is incredible and I love the way she walks around the stage. There was a guest performance by her husband Taye Diggs and their professional chemistry is a delight. This DVD is a must-purchase for theater lovers.

What fun and what good music. Similar to Kristin Chenoweth in that she has good pipes and a marvelous stage presence. Sometimes CDs are not enough for certain artists: Chenoweth and Menzel. What a wonderful selection of songs and a good move to have Marvin Hamlisch as your conductor. And, like Chenoweth, the dialogue between the music makes this DVD great entertainment. Watch it or just listen. You'll love it.

Die DVD ist ein wunderbarer Zeitvertreib. Man bekommt sehr gute Musik und amüsante Anekdoten. Idina Menzel ist eine hervorragende Alleinunterhalterin und großartige Sängerin. Ihre Geschichten wie und warum sie gerade diese Lieder singt haben mich oft zum Schmunzeln gebracht. Schade, daß ich nicht live dabei sein konnte. Aber die DVD ist ein guter Ersatz; ich werde sie bestimmt noch öfter ansehen.

I may be a little biased as I attended one of the tapings for the PBS television special but I thoroughly enjoyed watching the DVD. Not only is Idina Menzel an amazing singer, she is engaging and funny and very natural. What I really wanted on the DVD was a blooper reel!The songs on the DVD range from Idina classics from shows like "Wicked" and "Rent" to pop songs (including "Poker Face" which she sang on "Glee") and great standards. She tells stories between songs. A bonus for me was the song with her husband Taye Diggs who was at the taping the night before I attended.If you are a fan of Idina Menzel or broadway musicals you will enjoy this DVD.

Idina Menzel est une chanteuse (ainsi qu'actrice) plus que talentueuse! Il est malheureux qu'elle ne soit pas plus connue en France. Barefoot At The Symphony reflète parfaitement le talent de cette artiste. Cet enregistrement LIVE de son concert à Toronto nous permet non seulement de profiter de la magnifique voix d'Idina, mais aussi de connaître différentes anecdote à propos de la vie de l'artiste, racontées avec beaucoup d'humour et de sincérité!Cet enregistrement nous permet aussi de profiter un magnifique duo entre Idina Menzel et Taye Diggs, qui n'est autre que son mari depuis une dizaines d'années et est lui aussi chanteur et acteur. Enfin, comme si le talent à lui seul immense d'Idina ne suffisait, l'orchestre est conduit par le légendaire Marvin Hamlisch, qui nous a quité en Aout dernier. Cet grande figure de la musique est entré dans la grande école de Juliard à l'age de 7 ans! Il fait partie des rares personnalités qui ont gagné au moins: un Oscar, un Emmy Award, un Tony Award, un Grammy Awards, un Pulitzer Price, un Golden Globe... La liste de récompenses recues par cette artiste est immense tout comme son talent, et sa gentillesse!Seul point négatif, il n'y a aucun sous titre, mais c'est un très bon moyen d'améliorer son anglais!Vous l'aurez compris, à acheter tout de suite, et à regarder et re-regarder!

I have been an admirer of Idina Menzel since " Wicked " , so was very keen to see her in this t.v special, in concert .. I was not disappointed .. she is an amazingly tallented lady, and I will now be adding her c.d's to my music collection .. and of course, any further d.v.d. performances which she may release in the future .. this is a grteat buy .. highly reccommended.

Hace poco tiempo vi un clip de Idina Menzel acompañada al piano por Marvin Hamlisch en la Casa Blanca. No la conocía. Cuando he visto la aparición de este concierto no dudé en comprarlo. Esta chica tiene mucha clase, un gran desparpajo a la hora de presentarse ante el público y, aunque no tiene la voz más bonita del mundo, te sorprende con sus registros en muchos de los temas. Los arreglos orquestales son magníficos y dirige la orquesta el gran Marvin Hamlisch, muy poco antes de fallecer.