An intriguing DVD
Perhaps Liberace has received more attention lately after the cable special, Behind the Candelabra, recently aired. If so, Liberace's Christmas special adds a different perspective, focusing solely on the performer, capturing his enthusiasm, showmanship, and desire to reach his fans.He even speaks directly into the camera, going beyond traditionally filmed piano performances of the period. He occasionally even demonstrates his singing skills.
And there are hints of the excessive special effects that became more pronounced as time went on.The film is in black and white so the stage sets don't have full impact. But I'm guessing they would have been quite something in color.
I have to admit that i was never a huge fan of Liberace's over the top (to say the least) style. I felt ambivalent about his performances. No matter how showy they were, was he still helping audiences gain familiarity with classical and other compositions, ones they might not be open to...
82 year old gives thumbs up
I got this for my Mother in law...she loves Liberace and always used to watch his show back in the day. She always says he was so "pretty" and "is he a he or is he a she". lol. Anyway he was truly a gifted performer with a silken voice and such style...really ahead of hit time. I highly recommend this to anyone young or old.
Masterful Showman
I just watched "Behind the Candelabra", and decided to refresh my Liberace memory. I'm a little young to remember Liberace before the sequins, but I did watch him in the late 60s and early 70s. Regardless of my feelings about his reckless behavior in his personal life, I cannot deny that he had charm and appeal and knew exactly what he was doing in front of a camera. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. It was also interesting to see his family, some of whom were passed over in his will for embarrassing him (later).
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