Matthew Guard - A Christmas Carol - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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. Album Tracks 1. The Truth from Above 2. In the Counting House 3. Surplus Population 4. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen 5. Marley's Ghost 6. Mankind Was My Business 7. Remember 8. The Ghost of Christmas Past 9. Little Fan 10. Sussex Carol 11. Gain Is Loss 12. Auld Lang Syne 13. The Ghost of Christmas Present 14. Not a Handsome Family 15. Silent Night 16. A Vacant Seat 17. A Child Himself 18. Deck the Halls 19. The Bell Struck Twelve 20. Ghost of the Future 21. The Body of a Man 22. My Little Child 23. Coventry Carol 24. The Spirits of All Three 25. Poverty Carol 26. Christmas Day 27. Back Payments 28. God Bless Us, Every One 29. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear