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A Christmas Festival / Biggs, Curtin, Kostelanetz, Et Al

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Details

Composer
TRADITIONAL
Artist
Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boy'
Format
CD
Label
Sony Masterworks
Released
Jan 11, 2010
Catalog #
SONY64354
UPC
074646435427

About

A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL is that rarity when it comes to holiday music: an album driven by more than the common theme of the music. While it does feature a host of seasonal favorites, the show stars remarkable performances, making it a joy any time of year.
The album has been digitally remastered from original recordings made in the late 1960s. The first half of the album features the organ of St. Michael's Church in New York City, played by E. Power Biggs. The majesty of the room can be felt in both the rich organ tones as well as in the chorus' delivery. The second half of the album features the vocals of soprano Phyllis Curtin. In contrast to the all-male vocals of the St. Michael's performances, Curtin gives the album a refreshing female presence. Even when singing with full orchestra, her voice gives intimacy to the music.

Tracklist 27 tracks

  1. 1 Patapan (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 02:25
    Track
    1
    Title
    Patapan (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    02:25
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  2. 2 We Three Kings (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 04:42
    Track
    2
    Title
    We Three Kings (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    04:42
    Composer
    John Henry Hopkins Jr.
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  3. 3 Greensleeves, "What Child Is This" (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 03:14
    Track
    3
    Title
    Greensleeves, "What Child Is This" (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  4. 4 Noel We Sing (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 05:00
    Track
    4
    Title
    Noel We Sing (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    05:00
    Composer
    Louis-Claude Daquin
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  5. 5 Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 02:31
    Track
    5
    Title
    Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  6. 6 The Holly and the Ivy (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 02:10
    Track
    6
    Title
    The Holly and the Ivy (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  7. 7 Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful) (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 01:50
    Track
    7
    Title
    Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful) (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    John Francis Wade
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  8. 8 Joy to the World (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 01:51
    Track
    8
    Title
    Joy to the World (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    01:51
    Composer
    Lowell Mason
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  9. 9 Lullay, Mine Liking (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 04:25
    Track
    9
    Title
    Lullay, Mine Liking (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    04:25
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  10. 10 Good King Wenceslas (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 02:58
    Track
    10
    Title
    Good King Wenceslas (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    02:58
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  11. 11 Silent Night (Stille Nacht) (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 02:57
    Track
    11
    Title
    Silent Night (Stille Nacht) (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Gruber
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  12. 12 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 02:07
    Track
    12
    Title
    God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  13. 13 Welcome Here - Merry Christmas - Dame Get up and Bake Your Pies - Christmas Is Coming (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 05:04
    Track
    13
    Title
    Welcome Here - Merry Christmas - Dame Get up and Bake Your Pies - Christmas Is Coming (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    05:04
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  14. 14 Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ) 02:16
    Track
    14
    Title
    Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. R. De Cormier for choir and organ)
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    E. Power Biggs
    Ensemble
    Gregg Smith Singers, Texas Boys Choir
    Conductor
    Gregg Smith
  15. 15 We Wish You A Merry Christmas (arr. E. Sauter for voice, choir and orchestra) 02:03
    Track
    15
    Title
    We Wish You A Merry Christmas (arr. E. Sauter for voice, choir and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Phyllis Curtin
    Ensemble
    St. Kilian Boychoir, Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  16. 16 Adeste fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) (arr. B. Stegmeyer for orchestra) 01:52
    Track
    16
    Title
    Adeste fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) (arr. B. Stegmeyer for orchestra)
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    John Francis Wade
    Ensemble
    Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
  17. 17 The First Noel (arr. C. Huxley for orchestra) 00:48
    Track
    17
    Title
    The First Noel (arr. C. Huxley for orchestra)
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  18. 18 Christmas Chimes (arr. D. Hyman orchestra) 02:29
    Track
    18
    Title
    Christmas Chimes (arr. D. Hyman orchestra)
    Duration
    02:29
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  19. 19 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. E. Sauter for choir and orchestra) 02:28
    Track
    19
    Title
    Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. E. Sauter for choir and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn, Traditional
    Ensemble
    St. Kilian Boychoir, Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  20. 20 Deck the Halls - Jingle Bells (arr. D. Hyman and E. Sauter orchestra) 02:44
    Track
    20
    Title
    Deck the Halls - Jingle Bells (arr. D. Hyman and E. Sauter orchestra)
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    James Lord Pierpont, Traditional
    Ensemble
    Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  21. 21 Away in a Manger (arr. P. Carmondy and E. Sauter for voice, choir and orchestra) 02:59
    Track
    21
    Title
    Away in a Manger (arr. P. Carmondy and E. Sauter for voice, choir and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    William J. Kirkpatrick
    Performer
    Phyllis Curtin
    Ensemble
    St. Kilian Boychoir, Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  22. 22 We Three Kings (arr. D. Hyman for orchestra) 02:04
    Track
    22
    Title
    We Three Kings (arr. D. Hyman for orchestra)
    Duration
    02:04
    Composer
    John Henry Hopkins Jr.
    Ensemble
    Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  23. 23 O Little Town of Bethlehem (arr. J. Tunick for choir and orchestra) 02:28
    Track
    23
    Title
    O Little Town of Bethlehem (arr. J. Tunick for choir and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Lewis H. Redner
    Ensemble
    St. Kilian Boychoir, Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  24. 24 O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) (arr. E. Sheldon for voice, choir and orchestra) 03:33
    Track
    24
    Title
    O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) (arr. E. Sheldon for voice, choir and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Adolphe Adam
    Performer
    Phyllis Curtin
    Ensemble
    St. Kilian Boychoir, Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  25. 25 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (arr. B. Stegmeyer and E. Sauter for orchestra) 02:28
    Track
    25
    Title
    It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (arr. B. Stegmeyer and E. Sauter for orchestra)
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Richard S. Willis, Traditional
    Ensemble
    Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  26. 26 O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) (arr. E. Sauter for choir and orchestra) 02:16
    Track
    26
    Title
    O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) (arr. E. Sauter for choir and orchestra)
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    St. Kilian Boychoir, Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz
  27. 27 We Wish You A Merry Christmas (reprise) (arr. E. Sauter for voice, choir and orchestra) 00:29
    Track
    27
    Title
    We Wish You A Merry Christmas (reprise) (arr. E. Sauter for voice, choir and orchestra)
    Duration
    00:29
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Phyllis Curtin
    Ensemble
    St. Kilian Boychoir, Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra
    Conductor
    Andre Kostelanetz