Various Artists - Iloinen Joulu: Christmas - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Buzz Brass inspired dreams with this new opus, Christmas. The quintet takes the listener out of the familiar with this majestic, elegant and refined arrangements to highlight the holiday season. The male vocal quartet Quartom joins as guest artists in 'Noël canadien' and 'The 12 days of Christmas.' The ensemble's latest volume, Inspirations, has been hailed as proof of their Inchtestament to the ensemble's sensational embouchureInch by the prestigious Gramophone magazine. Since 2002, Buzz Brass quintet has been travelling all over the globe to captivate classical music lovers. Whether it's concerts consist of brass quintet alone or together with guest musicians, the original artistic propositions it presents leave nobody cold. With over 1,600 appearances to it's credit, the ensemble has reached more than 350,000 music lovers throughout North America, Europe and China. The numerous awards and distinctions that Buzz Brass has earned over the years (Opus, ADISQ, and Trille Or) attest to both the quality and the relevance of it's musical performances. Album Tracks 1. Medley A Christmas Festival 2. Sleigh Ride 3. Stille Nacht 4. Anges Dans Nos Campagnes 5. Medley Noël Canadien 6. Patapan 7. Greensleeves 8. Medley The Christmas Song (Tormé/Wells) / Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Martin/Blane) 9. Let It Snow 10. Christmas Time Is Here 11. 12 Days of Christmas 12. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Baritone Elem Eley describes this very personal album in this way InchSome of the most magical moments of my childhood were the eager tearing-away of the plastic wrap from the annual Christmas album, just purchased from the Firestone dealer in our little hometown! It was through these InchStereophonic LPInch albums (devotedly and regularly brought home by my father) that I was introduced to much of the classic holiday repertoire, both sacred and secular. Burl Ives, Robert Goulet, Leontyne Price, The Brothers Four, Mahalia Jackson, Isaac Stern, of course, the New York Philharmonic, Mitch Miller and his chorus - these artists, plus many others, each year brought us much other-worldliness of the holiday season - often with an entertaining this-worldliness of musical style! Christmas Day is not consciously modeled after the Great Songs of Christmas serials, but the comparison is inescapable. We hope that this album may provide a measure of nostalgia, InchChristmas magic,Inch and inspiring reflection on the true meaning of the season. My own voice is complemented here by a host of outstanding artists - adult and children's choirs, orchestra, and brilliant instrumentalists. We offer you beloved carols, some composed or newly-arranged especially for this project. Join us on our journey to the cradle.Inch

Album Tracks 1. Alle Jahre Wirder 2. Kling, Gloeckchen, Klingelingeling 3. Es Hat Such Halt Eroeffnet 4. Ihr Kinderlein Kommet 5. Leise Rieselt Der Schnee 6. O Tannenbaum 7. Von Himmel Her 8. Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen 9. Kommet Ihr Hirten 10. Es Wird Scho Glei Dumpa 11. Still, Still, Still 12. O Du Froehliche 13. Herbei, Ihr Glaeubigen 14. Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht 15. Weihnachten 16. Advent 17. Weihnacht 18. Es Ist Advent 19. Winterlandschaft 20. Knecht Ruprecht 21. Altes Kaminstueck 22. Das Weihnachtsbaeumlein 23. Zum Weihnachtsbaum 24. Weinachtslied 25. Schenken 26. Weihnachten 27. Die Heil'gen Drei Koenige 28. Weihnachten