{"product_id":"anderson-bernard-phoenix-chorale-christmas-album","title":"Anderson \/ Bernard \/ Phoenix Chorale- Christmas Album (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Christmas album that has a sense of place; clearly identifying the Chorale as both American and from a border state with Mexico; and something for everyone whether they prefer serious or light festive fare. There is Mexican influence in the repertoire choices; which include Catalan folksongs as well as Hispanic Renaissance music. It includes a commission by Cecilia McDowall; written for Christmas 2021; new arrangements of all tracks and also some contemporary Christmas favourites such as Sleigh Ride and Jingle Bells. This marks the Chorale's return to recording following an 8-year hiatus; and their first album with Signum Records. \"Festive repertoire plays an important role in the performance cycle of every choir; and it felt fitting to begin our journey with a Christmas recording that established a sense of place for the ensemble: we chose to record repertoire that is all American or Hispanic in origin; save for the newly-commissioned piece by Cecilia McDowall that was written to mark the centenary of our home in Phoenix; Trinity Cathedral. Our aim is to translate the warmth of Arizona into our sound; to convey the rhetoric of every text; and celebrate the good health of the American Choral Tradition.\" - Christopher Gabbitas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46987191582941,"sku":"635212076224","price":20.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4391627-3304415.jpg?v=1762932328","url":"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/products\/anderson-bernard-phoenix-chorale-christmas-album","provider":"Darkside Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}