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There are instances of pure gold - a consoling lullaby at the heart of the piece (featuring limpid soprano Kelley Nassief) which Bernstein called his 'Pietà'.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Gramophone Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46012851454186,"sku":"636943974223","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/2950445.jpg?v=1778288839"},{"product_id":"wonder-of-christmas","title":"WONDER OF CHRISTMAS","description":"The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants, conducted by Major Albert A. Bader, present to you this arrangement of Christmas carols created by USAF Chief Arr. Floyd E. Werle. 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