Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announces the release of CHRISTMAS JOY, a new collection of holiday music that was all recently commissioned by Essential Voices USA. The centerpiece of the recording is “Christmas Joy,” a through-composed work, scored for chorus and string quartet. The arrangement and text adaptation are by Josh Clayton and Judith Clurman. The carols heard are Silent Night; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Angels We Have Heard on High; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; O Come, All Ye Faithful; and Joy to the World. The two other pieces are “Illumination” by Pierre Jalbert (music) and William Schermerhorn (lyrics) and “The Snow” by Bill Cutter (music) and Lewis Carroll (lyrics). The recording on Albany (Troy 1955) can be streamed on all platforms. The recording can be streamed on all major platforms. The published scores will be available in 2024.
The premiere performances of this music will take place on December 16, 2023, when Judith Clurman conducts her ESSENTIAL VOICES USA and the ESSENTIAL STRINGS in a concert and Family Carol Sing-Along at St. Malachy’s – The Actor’s Chapel (239 West 49 Street), NYC, on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 7:30PM. The event is part of EVUSA’S The Community Project; Admission is free.
TRACKS
I Illumination 3:13
II The Snow 2:06
III Christmas Joy 13:48
FURTHER INFORMATION
Essential Voices USA www.essentialvoicesusa.com
Judith Clurman www.judithclurman.com
Albany Records www.albanyrecords.com
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