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Few, even among the celestial ones showcased in Vegas, reveal such proficiency along with special magic! (VARIETY, USA) A bundle of high velocity talent neatly wrapped and electrically charged! It would be well for some of todays aspiring distaff performers to catch a master at work! (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, USA) In 1969 the Caterina Valente from Heidelberg TV-special premiered on CBS to rave reviews. Produced by Erik van Aro Sr. and directed by Michael Pfleghar, Caterina Valente showed her stuff, and she has a lot to show. The opening number What a night this is going to be is a rouser. A singer who can swing and scat like a jazz pro, Caterina keeps things on the upbeat most of the way. Her very talented Brother Silvio plays a key role in her act, first coming on as her clarinet soloist in Air Mail Special and then matching her singing, dancing, guitar and tambourine playing in a bossa nova classic. Since the show was form Heidelberg, she went to the streets with legendary Hollywood choreographer Nick Castle as the two of them danced through the city a la An American in Paris. Caterina is a performer who knows her music, as she displayed flawless movement in time with the orchestrations, animating herself with expressive, perfectly timed hand movements. Her voice is clear and vibrant and a perfect delight to hear. The audience remembered her Malaguena and The breeze and I which sound even better now than when she first did them and they were at the top of the charts. Caterina Valente Live 68 contains one DVD with the restored verison of the Heidelberg Special and one CD with the unedited integral concert recording which was used for the special, including previously unreleased material like The girl from Ipanema, So, whats new, The party is over and the unedited complete Beatles-medley, that were not shown in the special! It has been said by critics and audiences alike, that Caterina on stage is the best Valente you can get! So for those of you who have enjoyed her on stage, here is a beautiful reminder of her extraordinary talent and for those of you who have not been so lucky, this is your moment to discover Caterina Valente at her best!