“I’m thrilled to be a part of this holiday album. It's a magical mix
of traditional heart-warming Christmas songs and some interesting
new composers – like your favorite hot cider with some tasty new spices!”
–Jamie Barton

“Judith Clurman has assembled a beautiful musical tapestry
woven of superbly performed songs that will help create a memorable holiday season. ”
–Broadway World Classical

“In all, the ensemble and its conductor have created a holiday jewel.
This album will be the perfect Christmas treat for lovers of choral music.
Everything is perfectly arranged, conducted, and performed.
The voices and arrangements are beautiful throughout and the feeling
is as warm as a cup of hot chocolate or hot apple cider. . . .
This is the ultimate musical accompaniment for an elegant holiday party. . .
You can expect to return to it every season,
so store it with Handel’s Messiah and your other choral and classical Christmas treasures.”
–Blog Critics

HOLIDAYS HARMONIES: SONGS OF CHRISTMAS
CD Release Oct. 30th, 2015

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Download a 2 min sample MP3 (3.7MB)
from Holiday Harmonies: Songs of Christmas (Sono Luminus)

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Judith Clurman, conductor
Essential Voices USA
Jamie Barton mezzo-soprano
Maureen McKay soprano
Tedd Firth piano
Stacey Shames harp

---- TRACK LISTINGS ----

1. Angels We Have Heard on High
Traditional French Carol, arr. David Chase
Essential Voices USA and Tedd Firth
(published by G. Schirmer)

2. O Holy Night
Adolphe Adam, arr. Ryan Nowlin
Essential Voices USA and Stacey Shames
(published by G. Schirmer)

3. Silent Night
Franz Xaver Gruber, arr. Tedd Firth and Judith Clurman
Jamie Barton, Essential Voices USA and Tedd Firth
(published by G. Schirmer)

4. Love Came Down
Jennifer Higdon
Maureen McKay, Essential Voices USA and Stacey Shames
(published by Lawdon Press)

5. The Virgin’s Slumber Song
Max Reger
Jamie Barton and Tedd Firth
(published by Bote & Bock)

6. Whispered and Revealed
Nico Muhly
Essential Voices USA and Stacey Shames
(published by G. Schirmer)

7. Merry Christmas Wishing Well  (G. Schirmer)
Gene and Lorraine Gilroy, arr. Michael Gilbertson
Essential Voices USA and Tedd Firth
(published by G. Schirmer)

8. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
adaptation Judith Clurman
Essential Voices USA, Jamie Barton, Maureen McKay

---- PREMIERE RECORDINGS OF ALL MUSIC (except #5) ----