Embark on a festive journey with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra as they present "Home for the Holidays," a delightful collection of holiday classics and timeless favorites. Released on September 4, 2012, under the Fanfare Cincinnati label, this 52-minute album is a perfect blend of traditional carols and enchanting instrumental pieces that will surely set the mood for the holiday season.
The album opens with a lively rendition of "Deck the Halls," arranged by H. Kay and J.M. Russell, followed by the soul-stirring "O Holy Night," beautifully arranged by D. Snyder. The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra brings a fresh and vibrant energy to these well-loved songs, making them sound as captivating as ever.
Throughout the album, the orchestra showcases its versatility and skill, from the joyful "Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" to the serene and elegant "Ave Maria." The arrangement of "Yes, Virginia, there Is a Santa Claus," based on Edward Elgar's famous "Nimrod" variation, is a standout track that highlights the orchestra's ability to infuse new life into familiar melodies.
"Home for the Holidays" also features original compositions like "Angel's Dance" and "A Winter Miracle," which add a unique and contemporary touch to the album. The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra's performance is impeccable, with each note played with precision and passion, making this album a true celebration of the holiday spirit.
Whether you're looking to create a cozy atmosphere at home or need the perfect soundtrack for a holiday gathering, "Home for the Holidays" by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is sure to delight and enchant.
Tracks
Deck the Halls (Arr. H. Kay and J.M. Russell)Traditional, May Festival Chorus, Winton Woods Varsity Ensemble, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël): O Holy Night [Cantique de Noel] [arr. D. Snyder]Adolphe Adam, Rodrick Dixon, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
We Three Kings (Arr. A. Harris)John Henry Hopkins, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
I Believe (Arr. D. Hamilton)Wesley Whatley, May Festival Chorus, Winton Woods Varsity Ensemble, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (Arr. D. Meader and D. Snyder)J. Fred Coots, Anonymous, New York Voices, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Angel's DanceSteven Amundson, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Home for the Holidays (Arr. J.D. Price)Robert Allen, May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Go Tell It on the Mountain (Arr. S. Reineke)Traditional, Rodrick Dixon, May Festival Chorus, Winton Woods Varsity Ensemble, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Ave Maria (Arr. For 2 violins and orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Timothy Lees, Gabriel Pegis, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2: L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: IV. Farandole (Arr. E. Guirand)Georges Bizet, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Yes, Virginia, there Is a Santa Claus (Music: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma": Variation 9: Nimrod by e. Elgar)Francis Pharcellus Church, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alma Russell, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Sleigh Ride (Arr. J. Spangler)Leroy Anderson, Julie Spangler, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
A Winter Miracle (After Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 and Hanukkah O Hanukkah)Timothy Berens, Timothy Lees, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Die Parade der Zinnsoldaten, Op. 123 (Arr. M. Gould)Leon Jessel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. A. Harris)Traditional, May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, John Morris Russell
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