CONDUCTOR(S)
Bruce Pullan
ABOUT THIS CD
The songs heard on A Chatman Christmas, composed over a twenty year period (1988-2008), were inspired by Chatman’s keen interest in the rich tradition of Christmas choral music and his personal experiences over many Christmas holiday seasons. In contrast to some of Chatman’s other music, these songs reflect the simplicity and directness of much traditional Christmas music. His compositional approach—for example, strophic settings of strophic poems, diatonic melodies and harmonies, and traditional vocal textures— is not only a conscious, deliberate homage to the Christmas choral tradition but also a significant contribution to this canon of choral repertoire.
“This is a lovely collection.” – Jason Victor Serinus, Secrets of Home Theatre & High Fidelity
“The choir sings with a terrific mix of tonal purity and musical phrasing.”
- David Stabler, OregonLive.com
“Let us toast with wassail this quality Christmas CD from our northern brethren.”
- Mary Kunz Goldman, The Buffalo News
“The pieces are tasteful and harmonically conservative, yet also sound like they belong to the here-and-now.”
- John Terauds, The Toronto Star
- WCMA Nominations - Classical Recording of the Year University of British Columbia Singers – A Chatman Christmas
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WORKS/TRACKS
1. Love Came Down at Christmas
2. Little Child in a Manger
3. A Cradle Song
4. The Falcon Carol
5. Make a Wish for me on Christmas
6-12. Carols of the Nativity
13. Voices in the Mist
14. Lullay My Liking
15. Shepherds, Rejoice!
16. Sterling Bells
17. Christmas Joy
18. Jumalisten Joucko
19. Lo in a Manger
20. The Star-Song
WMCA Nomination Classical Recording of the Year University of British Columbia Singers – A Chatman Christmas
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