The roots of handbells as musical instruments go back to the 17th century England where the first miniature copies of church bells were cast. First designed as practice instruments for the carillon players, they soon acquired the status of independent musical instruments called handbells. Arsis Handbell Ensemble, formed in 1993 from the singers of Arsis Chamber Choir, consists today of eight professional players and has one of the biggest handbell collections in the world. Arsis can boast of an impressive list of concert tours that have taken them to Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the USA.

Tracklist:

Ave Maria (Arr. A. Hartley)
Ave Maria (Arr. V. Soonberg)
Panis Angelicus (Arr. J. Meredith)
Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben, Bwv 147 (Arr. V. Soonberg): Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben, Bwv 147: Jesus Bleibet Meine Freud
Adagio In G Minor (Arr. K. Mcchesney)
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 (Arr. A. B. Sherman): Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning Mood (Arr. A. B. Sherman)
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 (Arr. F. A. Merrett): Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: III. Anitra's Dance (Arr. F. A. Merrett)
Danse Macabre, Op. 40 (Arr. M. Keller)
Children's Corner (Arr. R. Ivey): Children's Corner: VI. Golliwogg's Cake-Walk (Arr. R. Ivey)
Jeux D'enfants (Arr. B. Garee): Jeux D'enfants: No. 5. Le Bal: Galop (Arr. B. Garee)
Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria!), Op. 52, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne An Die Jungfra" (Arr. W. H. Griffin)
O Holy Night (Arr. V. Soonberg)
Silent Night (Stille Nacht) (Arr. F. L. Callahan): Silent Night (Arr. F. L. Callahan)
Festive Dance (Arr. K. Mcchesney)

UPC: 4742229003238
Label: Estonian Record Prod
Release Date: 7.31.12
Format: CD

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