This collection of best-loved Christmas repertoire was recorded live at the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Festival of Carols concerts in 2015 and 2016. GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Sylvia McNair adds her own unique beauty and warmth, and as ever, the programme celebrates the joys of the season with sparkling versions of family favorites. The tranquillity and magic of Christmas eve, heartfelt messages of hope, reconciliation and peace, and thrilling new compositions all combine to capture the celebratory excitement of the holiday season.

Tracklist:

Joy To The World (Arr. M. Wilberg For Choir & Orchestra) [Live]
Sir Christèmas (Version For Choir & Orchestra) [Live]
Grown-Up Christmas List (Arr. D. Clydesdale For Voice, Choir & Orchestra) [Live]
Christmas Hosanna (Live)
Festgesang, Woo 9, Mwv D 4 "Gutenberg Kantate": No. 2, Lied (Arr. M. Wilberg For Choir & Orchestra) [Live]
This Little Light Of Mine (Arr. M. Hogan For Voice & Choir) [Live]
Magnificat: I. Magnificat Anima Mea (Live)
Kling, Glöckchen, Kling (Arr. S. Mager For Mixed Choir & Orchestra) [Live]
Weihnachtsoratorium, Bwv 248, Pt. 2: No. 10, Sinfonia (Live)
Mary, Did You Know? (Arr. B. Eads For Voice & Orchestra) [Live]
All Bells In Paradise (Live)
Jingle Bells (Arr. M. Wilberg For Choir & Orchestra) [Live]
Go Tell It On The Mountain (Arr. B. Eads For Voice & Piano) [Live]
'twas The Night Before Christmas (Live)
Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (Arr. M. Wilberg For Choir & Orchestra) [Live]
O Holy Night (Arr. B. Eads For Voice, Choir & Orchestra) [Live]
The Dream Isaiah Saw (Live)

UPC: 747313906574
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.8.19
Format: CD

Festival Of Carols 2 / Various - Festival of Carols 2 (CD)