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Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House (2008) [NR]

Featuring:
Olivia Newton-John, Warren Ham, Lee Hendricks

Directed by:
Jim Shea


Release Date:
January 15, 2008

Original Title:
Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House

Genres:
Music

Production Companies:
EMI

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR 

Runtime: 127

Overview from TheMovieDB

Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony: Live at the Sydney Opera House is a HD video (16:9) released in 2008 for a tour of four concerts at the Sydney Opera House of singer Olivia Newton-John. The show was done in March 2006 with her band and Sydney Symphony conducted by Rick King. Produced by Olivia's Gaia Productions.

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Overview from Open Movies

Wonderful concert filmed at the Sidney, Australia Opera House with some additional "sightseeing" in the outdoor area surrounding it. You get to meet her beautiful 20-year-old daughter who is as graceful and pretty as she was at age 20. While she doesn't spend the whole 2 hours perched on a stool, she doesn't pretend that she is 30 anymore but looks quite good for being well over 50. As she "warms up" she does a little faster dancing, too. As another reviewer notes, there are no go-go dancers here! A slower more thoughtful version of "Physical". A full rock band, symphony orchestra, and great back up singers; although Olivia does quite well hitting a few "impossible" high notes, without any help. Who knew that she is a composer and a pianist! All of the hits you expect and some more "personal songs" which I have heard on her other albums. (A new song, "Serenity", is from 2005). For the most part, you will like these other songs also, as she certainly still knows how to "sell" a melody. Surprise rendition of the Julie London classic "Cry Me a River" (1953). Recorded in 2006. Widescreen and 5.1 "stereo". It is a full 2 hour performance, not 90 minutes as stated on the label. Most enjoyable.

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Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House (2008) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 8.8/10

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