5 comments about Father Christmas.

1. A remarkably understated acoustic Christmas album... Usually when Top 40 country stars do a holiday record, they tend to blast away at the songs -- I guess it's a chance for them to wail away on a different type of material? -- but Carter prefers to croon, and the results are low-key and kind of nice. Backing her up on acoustic guitar is her father, '50s session picker, Fred Carter... as an interesting family-oriented bonus, the disc also includes an interview she conducted (as a little kid) about his old days in Nashville. Worth checking out, if you're in a holiday mood.



2. Having conquered the country charts in 1996 with the Matraca Berg-penned "Strawberry Wine" and a debut album full of hit singles, Carter stumbled commercially with her sophomore release, "Everything's Gonna Be Alright." Where the first album followed an earthier Nashville path that had been trod by Mary-Chapin Carpenter, the second worked more of Carter's rock influences (including acts like ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd) into the mix. Despite several fine tracks (including the Matraca Berg penned "Dickson County"), the public didn't buy it, apparently prefering that Carter would just repeat her debut.

   After being dropped by Capitol (and suffering through a divorce), Carter regrouped and recorded this even more unusually individualistic disc. Working with her father, Nashville studio guitarist Fred Carter Jr., Carter recorded ten Christmas tunes, with just voice and guitar. In such a stripped-down setting Carter's voice is revealed to have even more texture than was apparent on her Nashville-produced band efforts, and her father's jazzy acoustic picking (which has accompanied Waylon, Willie, and Merle, as well as Simon & Garfunkel), provides terrifically pleasant backing.

   In addition to nine holiday chestnuts, Carter includes her father's fanciful dream of Louisiana snow, "Johnny's Snowman." The disc concludes with an unlisted bonus track of Carter interviewing her father for an elementary school project. The elder Carter shows off some impressive rock 'n' roll licks on "Jenny Jenny," before being cut off by his young daughter ("Mr. Carter, Mr. Carter, that's enough. Thank you. Thank you so much for your time.").

   The homespun, fireside combination of voice and acoustic guitar gives these tried-and-true Christmas songs a renewed vitality, and will certainly have them standing out in your holiday CD rotisserie.




3. A gentle, understated holiday gem, just perfect for listening to while sitting quitely by the fire and looking at the lights on the Christmas tree.
   
   Recorded with her father providing sole accompaniment on guitar, this album dodges the prefab, overproduced sound of many holiday releases and instead gives the listener an intimate and heartfelt vibe.
   
   Deana's "Silent Night," for instance, will move even the most hardened atheist, and brings up memories of homespun church services. "Winter Wonderland," on the other hand, is quick-paced and playful; I can imagine Deana and her dad smiling and joking with one another while recording it. (At one point he slows the tempo to a stop, and she lets out a scolding "DAD!")
   
   My favorite cut, "Merry Christmas Darling," has emotion that Karen Carpenter never quite got, a wistful, heartbroken yearning, giving the impression that her love's not only far away, but in someone else's arms as well.
   
   I wish there were more one voice/one instrument CDs like this...but the lack makes me treasure Deana's album all the more.



4. I've been a devotee of Deana Carter's voice and music since the first time I was swept away with her "Strawberry Wine" and any music fan of any genre ought to own that album. I'm sure that Deana's Christmas album may not appeal to everyone, but for me, it is pure magic, and became an immediate favorite for the holidays and even beyond. This incredible work has Deana teamed up with her father, Nashville studio guitarist Fred Carter Jr., to record their unique and starkly beautiful rendition of these ten Christmas songs. With just Deana's pure, textured vocals and her Dad's outstanding acoustic guitar, this CD delivers heartfelt lyrics and music for songs we love rendered in an old-fashioned way. I was captivated from the first note, and felt like a spellbound guest in their home, listening to loving family innocence and music-making first-hand. Their mutual warmth and enjoyment at recording together transcended the limitations of listening to a cold CD. This album is a distinctively noncommercial and delightful take on covers of traditional Christmas melodies, and one a true lover of music and family cannot miss.
   
   I was immensely touched and pleased to find, at the end of this CD, an unlisted bonus track of Deana Carter as a little girl, interviewing her father for an elementary school project. The interaction between them is a joy to behold as Mr. Carter goes along with his little girl's demonstration of a "journalist's" interview with charmingly playful humor, followed by a heartbreaking ballad her father recorded long ago that happened to be on the same tape. I, personally, am thankful to Deana for including these tracks...it feels like discovering the most precious reward just for listening.
   
   Other reviewers have said it best, so I will conclude simply with my recommendation: Get this CD. You will love the intimacy and the freshness of these Christmas songs, and you'll want to introduce every holiday guest to the spirit and charm of Deana and her talented Dad.



5. Deana Carter's 2001 Christmas CD "Father Christmas" is a very satisfying set. The stark guitar and voice arrangement brings out both the lovely melodies, Carter's excellent vocals, and creates an intimate feeling of celebration. "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is filled with longing to be with family. Mel Torme's classic "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" is done with expressive vocals and lots of feeling. Richard Carpenter's "Merry Christmas Darling" is one of the more creative choices for the set, a lovely romantic holiday song. "Johnny's Snowman" was penned by Deanna's dad and is a track you won't find elsewhere (as far as I can tell). "Winter Wonderland" is great fun as Deana chases her dad's agile guitar. "White Christmas" & "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" conclude the set. The childhood Christmas interview is very sweet, but could have been kept in the home vaults. This is an excellent Christmas recording. Enjoy!

1 comments about Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki.

1. This is Bach at his best and Suzuki give us the best classical chrismas music ever made here so if you like Bach or are just intrested this is an great event. The best version ever? Probably.

   Enjoy.

5 comments about Hymnody of Earth.

1. Anyone who puts Wendell Berry's poetry to music has a heart that is full! The boys choir voices bring Wendell's words to a whole different experiential plateau. Sounds from heaven!



2. I have bought at least six copies of this cd to give to friends. The dulcimer accompaniment is lovely, but it is the vocal arrangements of the "hymns," both the poetry of Wendell Berry and some original lyrics by Dalglish, that make this music soar. Our college library owns an earlier version recorded with a boy's choir that I like even better, because the voices are even lighter, and I had visited this site hoping to find that it was being reissued, so that I could have BOTH versions to listen to. The pieces on this album have great beauty as well as depth and subtlety. One of my favorites is "Lay Me Low," a lament for the souls of the children (old and young) lost at Hiroshima. There isn't a sentimental note on the whole album. This is not your mother's new age muzak.



3. I have had a copy of this CD for a couple of weeks purchased through this site. I have enjoyed the hammered dulcimer artistry of of Malcolm Dalglish for some time and took a chance in purchasing this offering. My first impression was that it was sort of unusual but had a certain delight in the rich harmonies which reminded me of a group called the Free Design I listened to years ago. But, it also has hints of "Shape Note" style singing which, to some who do not know it's history, can be a bit irritating as this type of hymn singing prefers vocal strength to purity and beauty. The CD comes with liner notes and words to songs and is best enjoyed by listening and reading to get a better interpretation of the themes and messages. This will make the whole album come alive. Once in a while one finds a gem and this is definately a gem.



4. I sang two of Dalglish's pieces in my choir, and they are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!



5. I have owned this album for a number of years and never tire of it. The hammer dulcimer is lovely and the young voices of the Oolites soar. How can you not be moved to tears by "Paradise?

5 comments about We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

1. As a lover of good accapella music, I wish I could report that this is one of this groups best albums but I must be honest. This is a waste of good talent. I am very sorry to see the decline of this former powerhouse sextet. They just seem to have lost focus on what was so important and what made them famous in the first place. They just don't sing like they use to.
   
   Don't waste your money here. If you want great music by Take 6, please buy their first album or even their second album. After that every album gets worse and worse. I really hate saying that because Take 6 was one of the best accapella groups I'd ever heard. This won't make your Christmas very merry!



2. Thier 1st Christmas cd was about God, and featured 1st class jazz harmonizing, and sophistocated vocal arrangements. This cd makes them sound more like any other vocal pop group today, they just don;t swing like they used to, they sound so commercial and sappy. Get He Is Christmas instead, as well as thier self titled debut cd, and thier 2nd cd, but everything after that is commercial pop sounding.



3. The singing and arrangements on this CD are some of their best. I've heard a lot of Christmas music lately (Dec 18, today) and this is by far my favorite. Although all the songs are standard Christmas songs rather than originals, each one has been rendered in a fresh, original, and wonderful way. Unlike some Christmas albums, the arrangements aren't weird or contrived; they fit the spirit of the songs beautifully, within the unique style and talent of Take 6. One of my favorites is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", which is rendered with sort of a doo-wap groove. It's hard to describe, but it just works. I guess you can listen to the samples.
   
   Honestly, I'm perplexed at why some other reviewers don't like it. This is one of 8 Take 6 albums in my collection, and I'd rank it at least in the top half. It is on the jazzy size of their work, as opposed to some of their religious albums. But, it's really nice to listen to. I listen over and over and never get tired of it.
   
   Highly recommended.



4. This CD will definitely contribute to a Merry Musical Christmas. Nobody does it like Take 6.



5. This Christmas CD is another one of Take 6's display of "FLAWLESS" Acapella, rich and unique sound, phenominal Contemporary Gospel/Jazz/R&B music in it's purest form.

5 comments about Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album.

1. Frank Sinatra once remarked that for his money, there was no singer he'd rather hear than Tony Bennett.
   
   As one of the last surviving crooners of his generation, Tony has become a swingin' elder statesman of the music world, and has even enjoyed the unlikely honor of a buzz clip on MTV in the 90's. When it comes to tunes with a holiday flavor, you will not be disappointed by his velvety vocals, and Snowfall certainly delivers quality material.
   
   It is decidedly commonplace to repackage gifts for the holidays, and Snowfall neatly fits that idea. Many of these tracks are original recordings from around '64, during Tony's peak, and showcase his pleasant, smooth warbling. This album was originally released to CD in 1994, and comes back to the forefront again in 2004 with the added bonus of a previously unavailable performance of "I'll Be Home for Christmas".
   
   The new track (recorded live on the Jon Stewart Show) is worth the re-release, and easily this reviewer's favorite for its up-tempo swinging bounce. Fans who own either of the previous two versions of this album may be a little skeptical on purchasing it again for one new song, glorious CD packaging notwithstanding.
   
   The body of this album has some really nice pieces, including Bennett's elegant, fast-waltz interpretation of "My Favorite Things" and a moving, emotive "The Christmas Song" that would make Nat "King" Cole proud. There's a great well-arranged medley of "I Love the Winter Weather" and "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" that does something fresh for both songs, particularly when you consider how often they get recorded.
   
   "Snowfall" and "White Christmas" both serve the purpose off stimulating reflection by way of Tony's clear, intoxicating vocals. "Christmasland", "Winter Wonderland" and a medley packed with traditional standards like "Silent Night" and "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" create a sense of nostalgia for classics-and that's no surprise, Tony Bennett is a classic himself.



2. During the most recent heat wave, I actually thought it might help to drag out a few of my favorite Christmas recordings and, at least, chill out mentally. It was worth a try, I suppose--not that it actually worked. In fact, all it really did for me was load Christmas anxiety on top of my already burdensome heat exhaustion.
   
   But then I figured, hey, before you know it, the clime will have shifted and we'll be hankering for chestnusts roasted on an open fire--instead of feeling like WE'RE being roasted on an open fire. And since, I never think to post reviews of actual Christmas product until, I dunno, maybe Christmas Eve, at least this year, I get a jump on the gun and maybe even garner a couple of "helpful" votes by Thanksgiving weekend.
   
   Tony Bennett's SNOWFALL is arguably as much a "winter" record as a purely holiday one. It's always seemed something of a shame to me that all the joyful Christmas music gets put away well before winter has really set in. (At least the Russians are smart enough to celebrate it in January, which can help forestall the winter doldrums for a short while at least.) The fact that the title song on this seasonal album is "Snowfall" and not "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" at least gives you some kind of excuse to play it well into January, heck, maybe even February. Or as in my little experiment, in July.
   
   And, of course, "Winter Wonderland" and "I've Got Our Love to Keep Me Warm" are good for the whole calendar season too. "My Favorite Things," is a canny choice for an opener too. It's seasonal the way its source film THE SOUND OF MUSIC is seasonal: it evokes familial warmth and good times, even if the packages are in brown paper and "tied up with string" rather than ribbons.
   
   And then there's the almost bizarre medley of actual Christmas songs that concludes with a conventional romantic ballad ("Where Is Love?"). Musically, it fits just fine, but thematically, it's a bit strange--almost as if Tony's saying, "Hey, I'm down with the holiday stuff, but THIS is what I really do..."
   
   As an interpretive singer, Bennett has the unique ability to be warm and a little breezy at the same time. When I read somewhere recently that "I'll Be Home For Christmas" was actually a WWII song, and meant to be sung with at least a hint of melancholy, I thought of the live version included here(from a JON STEWART SHOW broadcast), which is certainly more breezy than reverential. But, of course, by this point in that song's history, it has lost much of its sombreness, and, hey, it really does lend itself nicely to a little jazz pizzazz.
   
   That track, by the way, is the album's closer, and it is really the only new entry on this collection, most of which is culled from material released in Bennett's 60s heyday. It's certainly interesting to hear how his voiced has changed and how he's learned to compensate in warmth and wit for what he may have lost in vocal technique.
   
   Bennett was and is a singer for all seasons.



3. Each year, I pick up a new Christmas CD or two to add to my very diverse Christmas music collection and make my own compilation CDs of favorites to listen to in the car and around the house. I always search for something that stands out above the other music I usually hear. This year, I've heard this CD's version of "I'll be home for Christmas" many times on a local radio station that's playing all Christmas and Holiday music throughout the season. It really has a great swing to it and it stands out among many great versions of this song. Tony's voice has a really cool warmth and slight edge to it in these recent years and it really adds a lot to this performance, which is making this CD a definite need for my collection. The other songs sound good in the audio samples too, although I prefer his upbeat stuff with the voice of recent years best.



4. If you enjoy the cool and uptown Christmas sounds from Tony Bennett, then I know you will enjoy this C.D. from the artist Frank Sinatra enjoyed listening to. There are some great tracks including "Snowfall", "Winter Wonderland" and the track that appeared on an MTV program, "I'll Be Home For Christmas". It's great to listen to!



5. From Rodgers and Hammerstein's "My Favorite Things" down to a previously unreleased track, "I'll Be Home For Christmas," this stellar album offers an array of Christmas songs that you'll greatly enjoy and will add a glow to your holidays. It boasts of some of the greatest musical moments of the bright career of Tony Bennett, who believes that his key to success is "making music that lasts." He is backed by an orchestra and a choir conducted by none other than a fine arranger/orchestrator, Robert Farnon, whose body of work has greatly influenced Johnny Mandel, Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, John Williams and André Previn. In this album, he brings a wealth of experience in the field of creative chart arrangements and gleaming orchestrations to Tony Bennett's unique vocal artistry and timeless style.
   
   Some of my favorites are the spectacular tracks that were recorded in London - "The Christmas Song," "White Christmas," "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." The medley of "I Love The Winter Weather/I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" is an absolute beauty! His takes on "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "Winter Wonderland" and the title track, "Snowfall" are such delights and so remarkable. The inclusion of "Where Is Love," an achingly beautiful theme song from the musical "Oliver" is such a surprise, but it blended harmoniously with the rest of the Christmas carols from the medley. A previously unreleased track "I'll Be Home For Christmas" was sung in a jazzy fashion and this was taken from "The Jon Stewart Show."
   
   "Christmasland" composed by Brian Farnon and Dennis Farnon is a sentimental Christmas song that brings to mind fond memories of childhood. It is so melodious and Tony Bennett gives a heartfelt reading of the lyric making it one of the highlights from this collection.
   
   With Tony Bennett and Robert Farnon teaming-up artistically in this album, I guarantee there's not a single dull moment and there's nothing to whine about. This is Christmas music that can warm your hearts even on the coldest winter day. So give it your welcoming ears and enjoy it with your Christmas celebrations.
   
   Have the Merriest Christmas ever and Good Cheers for the New Year!

5 comments about Christmas Classics.

1. This cd is a must for any collector of rock Christmas music. The cd version is a better choice, 18 tunes in all while the cassette only has 12. Great holiday fun!



2. For anyone that enjoys rock, pop & r&b versions of Christmas tunes, this should be a welcome addition to your collection. There's something for everyone on here, and yes, the usual (but still timeless)fare such as Run Rudolph Run by Chuck Berry, Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helm & White Christmas by The Drifters, but you'll also find rarities like Johnny Horton's They Shined Up Rudolph's Nose(now be honest, how often does this one get airplay come holiday time?), Aretha's Winter Wonderland & the always funny Ray Stevens singing Santa Claus Is Watching You. The cd is a better bargain than the cassette, as it has 6 more songs. I've been listening to this one for over 10 years now & wish RHINO would come out with a 2nd volume. Very highly recommended.



3. This one saw high rotation in my cd player this past Xmas. Who couldn't love "Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto"? A funky compilation and a pile of fun.



4. This is one of the best Christmas compilations out there. It focuses on rock and roll songs from the '50s and '60s. Every song here is great, even the Bobby Vee one! Most of the best known rock and roll Christmas songs from the era are here, plus a few lesser known, but still great, songs. There are a few classics that are missing, like Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas" and the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick", but the songs that are here are wonderful, so I'm not complaining. Highly recommended.



5. I liked this CD. There was one that got tiresome...the "monster Christmas" song...it didn't mix in well with other songs, but the other songs are great, especially the Stevie Wonder song and James Brown song. IF you like 60's-70's music, you will probably like this CD.

No comments about Navidad en Espanol: Villancicos.

3 comments about Christmastime Is Here / Kunzel, Erich & Cincinnati Pops.

1. While listening to XM (XM Classical Christmas), I heard selections from this album, and was impressed. True, this is more of a compilation album, but the quality is very good. Most of what I mention below are the singers, because the orchestra (Cincinnati Pops, Erich Kunzel directing) can be summed up as bright when they need to be, quiet when (I assume) Kunzel doesn't want them to overpower the singers.
   
   It starts with a bright medley ("Good King Wenceslas/It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/We Three Kings/O Little Town of Bethlehem/Away in a Manger/What Child Is This/The Holly and the Ivy/Wassail/I Saw Three Ships/We Wish You a Merry Christmas"), with the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers.
   
   The next song is "Precious Moments", written by John Williams, from the movie Home Alone. On one hand, listening can bring memories of the movie, but if you listen to the words, it evokes the joy and memories of Christmas. It is sung by School for the Creative and Performing Arts Childrens Choir. The kids who sing it are clear and on the note, I don't hear any discernable lagging, these kids are definitely our future singers.
   
   Following that is the classic "I Wonder As I Wander", sung by Ann H. Calloway, whose voice is operatic, yet soft. I've heard some operatic singers whose voice can get a little rough on the outside, but she brings a sense of wonder to the song, like a person really thinking about the Messiah's birth. The orchestra in this is big, but goes quiet (woodwinds and bells) while she sings.
   
   Bringing back the children's choir is Vince Guaraldi's "Christmastime Is Here", from the classic Peanuts animated special. The orchestra adds some big-band jazz feel, but then goes quiet while the children sings.
   
   Another famous Christmas song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", bringing back the I.U. Chorus. Similar to their first track, the chorus does a great job of hitting the notes on time, and the words are clealy heard.
   
   In their only song on this CD, the Kings Singers bring us Silent Night, sung in German (Stille nacht), with small orchestra and harpsichord. The men's harmony and the subdued orchestra (mainly just strings).
   
   The first orchestra-only song is The Little Drummer Boy, written and made famous by the Harry Simeone Chorale. The melody is intact, but the harmony is Maurice Ravel's BOLERO, which fits perfectly. Plus, the arranger used the same instrument progression as in Ravel's piece, and it ends with a huge orchestra again similar to Bolero.
   
   While many songs are simply written for the season, or for a movie, the next track is "We Need a Little Christmas", from the musical MAME (Jerry Herman). This one brings back the I.U. Chorus, fast-paced but still invokes memories of the haste of getting ready. There are also a few bars of a couple Christmas songs (not sure if that is in the original song - no biggie).
   
   After that bright rendition, the orchestra and Tony DeSare bring out "The Christmas Song", which was first written by Mel Torme (made famous by Nat King Cole). Many people know the voice of "The Velvet Fog", while Mr DeSare sounds like a younger Torme.
   
   Like the first track, we have another great medley, this time sung by the childrens chorus (mentioned above). In this one, the kids do a spectacular job of singing "Here We Come a Wassailing/Over The River and Through The Woods/Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella/Pat a Pan/Jolly Old St Nicholas/I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus". I know I would trip trying to sing "Over the River..." as fast as they did! Ending the medley, "Jolly Old St Nicholas has a grand big-band finale. The trumpeters even threw in a horse's nay (sp) during that song, implying a fast sleigh ride to Grandma's house.
   
   Another orchestra-only song is "Jingle Bell Rock", but the orchestra - with a piano and banjo - becomes a Dixie-land band, then moves into a 70's rock sound. I've heard a couple other songs with the Dixie-land style, and Kunzel does a great job of bringing the feel to those type songs.
   
   During most wars since World War II, men and women serving overseas wish they could be home with family. The song that says this is "I'll Be Home for Christmas". The song is sung by Tierney Sutton and the I.U. Chorus, not as bleak as many versions may be, but she brings a caring voice to someone wishing their relatives will be home.
   
   Famous more for being a flautist for John Philip Sousa, and writing the musical "The Music Man", Meredith Willson wrote "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas", also sung by the IU Chorus. Some words may be out of date, but like all their other songs, they do a great job of singing. In the middle of the song, again Kunzel brings out the Dixie-land style, then going back to the jazzy and big marching band styles.
   
   Ending the CD is the famous song from "The Lemon Drop Kid" (1950) is John Pizzarelli with the chorus (backup) singing "Silver Bells".
   
   Overall, everything makes this CD a great Christmas addition! Some may find recording/mixing flaws, but in terms of the Cincinnati Pops, both choruses, and the soloists, over the years have made a great CD. Most people would buy a Christmas CD and keep it stowed away until next Christmas, which is fine. I do the same thing. But, this is the perfect musical backdrop to Christmas morning, the childrens chorus implies the children in us that should enjoy the holiday, while the power of the orchestra and IU Chorus implies the "reason for the season".



2. I am far from a music critic but I know what I like for Christmas music and this CD is outstanding. The Singing Hoosiers are excellent in their performance.



3. This disc has quickly become one of my favorite (if not the favorite) Christmas disc in our collection. The songs are so upbeat, cheerful...they just seem to perfectly fit the season. Many are unique interpretations of classic christmas music, yet they still sound traditional. Very strongly recommend you add this one to your collection!

2 comments about Christmas with Kiri Te Kanawa.

1. Christmas songs are at its best when done in classically trained voices, espectially the soaring majesty of the lyric soprano. Why...no other performers are quite truly blessed with this category of voice; Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is no exception. She is a performer of elegance and prominence; she does not cheapens her art, but rather makes it more breath-taking and magically astounding. This brilliant recording of tradtitional Christmas Carols are remarkable examplaries of Dame Kiri's superbly performed soprano magic delight.

   Okay, I am one of her greatest fans...have you seen the pictures of Dame Kiri in the CD booklet, "Maori Songs"? At fifty-six years of age, Dame Kiri looks marvelous and yet she still radiates like a thirty-year old soprano!

   Buy this CD for Christmas and the other "Christmas With Kiri" CD for they're both grandiose artistically...you'll not regret buying them for what you'll get is immensely high-standard artistry performed by the classically trained voice, the elegant lyric soprano!




2. I found this CD to be a great addition to a collection of quality Christmas music to be enjoyed during the holiday season. The lovely clear voice of Kiri Te Kanawa with the great back up of the fine choral music from the choirs recorded at Coventry Cathedral was what I expected. I was a bit surprised at the heaviness of Michael George's voice which I thought was really a bass, not a baritone. Overall--great!

2 comments about Vienna Boys Choir EDELWEISS.

1. Straus and the VBC. What a combination



2. This is a great CD to get if You're new to the Vienna Boys Choir. It has Strauss waltzes and other music You'll enjoy.As usual the Vienna Boys Choir did an outstanding job.