Experience the timeless magic of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in this evocative new choral album from the award-winning Skylark Vocal Ensemble, featuring narration by acclaimed actor Christine Baranski. Adapted from Dickens' original 1843 manuscript by Skylark's artistic director Matthew Guard, this musical retelling is brought to life through a stunning original score by composer Benedict Sheehan, seamlessly interwoven with beloved Christmas carols. Baranski's expressive narration guides listeners through Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey, while Skylark's rich vocal textures illuminate the emotional depth of the story-from haunting winter stillness to jubilant celebration. The result is a deeply moving and innovative interpretation of a holiday classic.

Tracklist:

The Truth from Above
In the Counting House
Surplus Population
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Marley's Ghost
Mankind Was My Business
Remember
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Little Fan
Sussex Carol
Gain Is Loss
Auld Lang Syne
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Not a Handsome Family
Silent Night
A Vacant Seat
A Child Himself
Deck the Halls
The Bell Struck Twelve
Ghost of the Future
The Body of a Man
My Little Child
Coventry Carol
The Spirits of All Three
Poverty Carol
Christmas Day
Back Payments
God Bless Us, Every One
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

UPC: 5030822000129
Label: Arlos Records
Release Date: 12.12.25
Format: CD

Matthew Guard / Skylark Vocal Ensemble - Christmas Carol (CD)