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special christmas - leontyne price

Leontyne Price - Special Christmas (LP)

Leontyne Price

2014
13 tracks
39 min
opera

Special Christmas

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Product description

"Special Christmas" by the legendary Leontyne Price is a timeless collection of classic Christmas carols and hymns, reimagined through the lens of opera. Released on November 14, 2014, under Good Auspices Records, this album showcases Price's extraordinary vocal range and her ability to infuse traditional holiday music with a touch of operatic grandeur. With a duration of 39 minutes, the album features 13 tracks, including beloved songs like "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," as well as alternative takes on pieces like "Ave Maria." Leontyne Price, an American soprano who made history as the first African-American soprano to achieve international acclaim, brings her signature power and elegance to these well-known tunes. Whether you're a fan of opera or simply looking for a unique twist on your holiday playlist, "Special Christmas" offers a fresh and captivating listening experience.

Tracks

AllelujaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leontyne Price
2:54
Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber, Leontyne Price
3:41
Ave Maria - Alternative TakeFranz Schubert, Leontyne Price
5:25
Sweet Little Jesus BoyTraditional, Leontyne Price
3:03
Ave MariaJohann Sebastian Bach, Leontyne Price
2:38
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearEdmund Sears, Leontyne Price
1:50
We Three Kings of Orient AreJohn Henry Hopkins, Leontyne Price
2:57
Vom Himmel hochJohann Sebastian Bach, Leontyne Price
4:03
Hark! the Hearald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn, Leontyne Price
2:31
O Holy NightAdolphe Adam, Leontyne Price
4:26
Angels We Have Heard On HighTraditional, Leontyne Price
1:29
God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenTraditional, Leontyne Price
2:27
O TannenbaumTraditional, Leontyne Price
1:52

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Special Christmas
Artist: Leontyne Price
Album release date: November 14, 2014
Label: Good Auspices Records
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 39 min
Tracks: 13 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Opera
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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