Mario Lanza - The First Noel

This video is best watched at 480P. Mario Lanza's incredible voice plus photos of him, combined with paintings by old master artists of various centuries blend together to remind the viewer of the wonder of Christmas in this video of The First Noel. The artists and their paintings include: Claudio Coello, Child Adored by Saint Louis IX, King of France, 1665-68; Abraham Bloemaert, The Annunciation to the Shepherds c. 1600; Jacopo Bassano (also known as Giacomo da Ponte), The Annunciation to the Shepherds, 1533; Camillo Procaccini, Nativity, c. 1600, photo by Giovanni Dall'Orto; Abraham Hondius, Annunciation to the Shepherds, 1663; Pieter Bodding van Laer (1599 - 1642?), The Annunciation to the Shepherds; Carl Heinrich Bosch, Angel Announces the Birth of the Savior, Christ the Lord, 19th century; Hieronymus Bosch, detail from The Epiphany, AKA The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1495; Agnolo Bronzino, The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1535-40; Piero di Giovanni Lorenzo Monaco, The Adoration of the Magi, 1422; Rogier van der Weyden, Adoration of the Magi, c. 1455; Peter Paul Rubens, The Adoration of the Magi, 1624; Peter Paul Rubens, Adoration of the Magi, 1634.

Photographs of Mario Lanza were taken from his films, notably "The Great Caruso". TCM, Turner Classic Movies, has his movies for sale.

The First Noel Carol:
According to http://www.carols.org.uk/the_first_noe1.htm , "The First Noel is of unknown origin but is generally thought to be sixteenth century English".

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[MrSammyscroll]

GLORIOUS, GLORIOUS, GORIOUS......nothing more can be said about Mario.....

[MegaMusiclover1234]

@MrSammyscroll

Thank you so much for your comment. It is always wonderful to hear from Mario's fans.

He passed away over 50 years ago, but his "glorious" voice lives on for those of us who heard him sing in person, on the radio, on TV, in his movies or on records and now for younger generations which can become acquainted with him through such venues as YouTube.

Merry Christmas

[watertreesable]

what a wonderful voice,i have some of his records, i know i am old loved the show student prince, just so nice of you  to post this thank you

[MegaMusiclover1234]

@watertreesable

You are most welcome. May you enjoy the other Christmas videos with Mario which I upload.

I also hope that you will find favor with my other videos with him as well.

We fans over 60 have great personal memories of Mario. We are very fortunate indeed. He was taken from us too soon. May he rest in peace among the angels.

[62Elvis]

VERY FANTASTIC GIFTED VOICE

[MegaMusiclover1234]

@62Elvis

Thank you so much for your kind words, I am very glad that you like this video.

I will try to upload more of his Christmas songs.

I agree, he had a truly fantastic voice. May you enjoy my other Mario Lanza video uploads as much as this one.

I also enjoy your singing of Elvis' songs on your channel. Did you know that Elvis was also a big Mario Lanza fan?Thank you again.

Kindest Regards

[62Elvis]

@MegaMusiclover1234 Yes i knew that fact; was mario a fan of elvis' music?

[Debbo7]

Thank you for all the trouble you took with uploading this video. Mario Lanza did, indeed, have such an incredible, sometimes electrifying voice. And the energy and enthusiasm with which he sang!

[ronaldo190172]

Nice! The colour photos of Mario singing, where are they from?