Experience the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with Richard Stoltzman's "Hark!", a captivating chamber music album released on January 1, 1992, under the Sony Classical label. This exquisite collection features a blend of traditional carols and classical pieces, all beautifully interpreted through the lens of Richard Stoltzman's virtuosity on the clarinet.
The album spans a rich tapestry of beloved Christmas classics, including "Silent Night," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "O Holy Night," alongside lesser-known gems like "There is No Rose" from Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" and "He Shall Feed His Flock" from Handel's "Messiah." Each track is meticulously performed, showcasing Stoltzman's mastery of the clarinet and his ability to evoke the spirit of the season.
With a duration of one hour and one minute, "Hark!" offers a serene and reflective journey through the holiday season. The album's chamber music arrangements provide a fresh and intimate perspective on these timeless songs, making it a perfect addition to any music collection. Whether you're a longtime fan of Richard Stoltzman or new to his work, this album is sure to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
(P) 1992 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Ding Dong!Traditional, Richard Stoltzman, Eddie Gómez, Dave Samuels, Jeremy Wall, Emily Mitchell, Café
Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber, Richard Stoltzman, The Boys Choir Of Harlem, Jeremy Wall, Eddie Gómez, Dave Samuels, Emily Mitchell, Allen Pinkney, Café
What Child is ThisTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Guildhall String Ensemble, Robert Salter, Eddie Gómez, Dave Samuels, Jeremy Wall, Emily Mitchell, Café
We Three KingsTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Bill Douglas, Jeremy Wall, Emily Mitchell, Dave Samuels, Café, Eddie Gómez
Adeste Fideles/ Gesu BambinoTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Jeremy Wall, Emily Mitchell, The Boys Choir Of Harlem, Eddie Gómez, Café, Allen Pinkney, Dave Samuels
I Wonder as I WanderTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Dave Samuels, Emily Mitchell, Café, Eddie Gómez
O Little Town of Bethlehem/ O TannenbaumTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Emily Mitchell, Café, Eddie Gómez, Kalman Opperman Clarinet Choir, Kalmen Opperman
Deck the HallsTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Jeremy Wall, Dave Samuels, Emily Mitchell, Café, Eddie Gómez
There is No Rose from A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28Benjamin Britten, Richard Stoltzman, Emily Mitchell, Café, Eddie Gómez, The Boys Choir Of Harlem, Allen Pinkney
Away in a Manger/ Amazing GraceTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Jeremy Wall, Emily Mitchell, Café, Eddie Gómez, Bill Douglas
He Shall Feed His Flock from MessiahGeorge Frideric Handel, Richard Stoltzman, Eddie Gómez, Jeremy Wall, Emily Mitchell, Café
O Come ImmanuelTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Eddie Gómez, Emily Mitchell, Café, Bill Douglas
Nativity CarolJohn Rutter, Richard Stoltzman, The Boys Choir Of Harlem, Jeremy Wall, Eddie Gómez, Emily Mitchell, Allen Pinkney, Café
WinterTraditional, Richard Stoltzman, Guildhall String Ensemble, Robert Salter, Eddie Gómez, Dave Samuels, Jeremy Wall, Emily Mitchell, Café
O Holy NightAdolphe Adam, Richard Stoltzman, Eddie Gómez, Dave Samuels, Jeremy Wall, Emily Mitchell, Café, Bill Douglas
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