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The Christmas Album
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Phoenix Chorale

The Christmas Album

Price: € 19.95 13.97
Format: CD
Label: Signum Classics
UPC: 0635212076224
Catnr: SIGCD 762
Release date: 03 November 2023
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Label
Signum Classics
UPC
0635212076224
Catalogue number
SIGCD 762
Release date
03 November 2023
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About the album

This 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 Hispanic 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, 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 we are excited to begin this new relationship with Signum!

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Phoenix Chorale

The multiple Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale, based in Arizona, is regarded as one of North America’s leading professional choirs.  Founded in 1958, the Chorale’s mission is to nurture and amplify the strength and resonance of Arizona’s choral artistry. All professional artists who sing in the Chorale live in the state, many of whom teach voice and direct music activities in Phoenix metro-area schools and community colleges and have studied in the state’s strong collegiate choral programs.  Phoenix Chorale typically presents four concert experiences each season between October and May in the Phoenix Metro Area, with musical works spanning five centuries including composers, poets, and lyricists from across the globe and representing creative artists of all genders, creeds, and colors. The music and...
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The multiple Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale, based in Arizona, is regarded as one of North America’s leading professional choirs.

Founded in 1958, the Chorale’s mission is to nurture and amplify the strength and resonance of Arizona’s choral artistry. All professional artists who sing in the Chorale live in the state, many of whom teach voice and direct music activities in Phoenix metro-area schools and community colleges and have studied in the state’s strong collegiate choral programs.

Phoenix Chorale typically presents four concert experiences each season between October and May in the Phoenix Metro Area, with musical works spanning five centuries including composers, poets, and lyricists from across the globe and representing creative artists of all genders, creeds, and colors. The music and words we share aim to resonate personally in some way within each listener, whether they join us live in the room or through our recordings and videos.

The Chorale has a strong history of recording, releasing a seminal album celebrating the work of former composer-in-residence Ola Gjeilo as well as recordings focusing on Rheinberger, Rachmaninov, and Grechaninov.

Since 2019, Phoenix Chorale has been artistically led by Christopher Gabbitas, formerly of The King’s Singers.

Visit phoenixchorale.org to learn more information about the Chorale and our upcoming performances. Find our albums on all major streaming services and stores.


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