Search - Juan Gabriel :: En El Palacio De Bellas Artes [2-CD Set]

A spectacular live performance and recording

12/11/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Juan Gabriel is most likely Mexico's greatest living singer/songwriter. This 2-CD set captures a truely spectacular live performance. The second disc is nothing short of a masterpiece. Backed by a full chorus, symphonic orchestra, some of the country's finest mariachis, and rythme section, Gabriel brings it all together in a master production that truely captures the power of such a grand live preformance. Even listenners with little comprehension of Spanish can apreciate the passion and power of this music. The medly "Hasta Te Conoc'", which comprises the first half of disc 2, is classic!"

Spectacular Performance

jackiesdog | Sonora, Mexico | 09/07/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Most live albums don't do justice to the artist or his work. Not the case with Juan Gabriel. His live albums are his best and "En el Palacio de Bellas Artes" (Mexico City) is no exception. This album doesn't come to immediate "life" as does "Celebrando 25 Anos en el Palacio de Bellas Artes," but when the Mariachi move in about midway through the first CD, Gabriel really comes to life and there's no stopping him after that. He's got all the classics covered, most versions superior to his studio work. The "Hasta que te conoci" medley (25 minutes beginning on disc 2) and "Viva Mexico" are wildly exciting. A sidebar: If you are interested in the videos (2 volumes) and wonder what's on which volume because the songs aren't listed, Vol. I ends 15 minutes into the "Hasta que te conoci" medley. The songs in the vidoes follow the order of the CD song listing except that there's a lot of extra music on the videos because they total 180 minutes and the CDs about 100 minutes."

Brilliant, exciting energetic...

Ann Pacelli | Toledo, ohio USA | 08/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"En el palacio de las bellas artes was my introduction to Juan Gabriel. What a n explosive introduction it was! His music is truly beautiful and exemplif ies his ability to capture the emotions, hopes and fears of everyday living. an energetic performance electrifying and tangible energy flow between performer and audience."