This album is more for those in an introspective mood for the holidays.Įver popular, Bocelli’s album mixes some popular Christmas songs with other choices that should please his biggest fans. Pavarotti’s effort is far more spiritually included with two different “Ave Maria’s,” Franck’s “Panis Angelicus,” the “Ingemisco” from Verdi’s Requiem and other selections from Gluck, Rossini, Bizet, Berlioz and Schubert among others. This one is more for those that want a little more crossover vibe. In the case of Domingo, his album is filled with a few Christmas favorites and then a bunch of other pieces that he performs with other artists including Idina Menzel, The Piano Guys and his son among others. Of course some people would rather just listen to their favorite of the three tenors instead of the three and two of the three offer up their own such project. Undeniably the most popular ensemble in opera history, this is a great starting point as Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti take us through major classics including “Silent Night,” “Ave Maria,” “White Christmas,” “Amazing Grace” and “Winter Wonderland.” The album also features songs in different languages and from different cultures, giving it a nice blend of the tried and true with rarer gems. Here is a look at some of the best holiday albums from the world’s greatest opera singers.

It’s holiday season and that calls for holiday music.īut why settle for listening to your favorite tunes with any old voices when you can have some of finest in history to take you through the merry times.

The best holiday albums