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Great Christmas Classics
IAIN SUTHERLAND CONDUCTS THE CITY OF GLASGOW PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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THIS ALBUM IS A CELEBRATION OF
GREAT CHRISTMAS CLASSICS
SPECIALLY SELECTED BY IAIN SUTHERLAND

TRACKS
1. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL (Leroy Anderson) 7:05
A Festive Selection: Joy To The World, Deck The Halls, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceleslas, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, SIlent Night, Jingle Bells & O Come All Ye Faithful
2. SLEIGH RIDE (Leroy Anderson) 3:14
Arguably the greatest popular instrumental Christmas composition, ever !
3. COPENHAGEN CARNIVAL (Iain Sutherland) 2:58
When conducting during the Christmas Season at the world- famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Iain Sutherland heard this catchy little march tune called ‘The King’s Uniform’.
4 - 8 NUTCRACKER SUITE (Tchaikovsky)
An evergreen Christmas favourite composed in 1891.
4. MARCH 2:19
5. DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY 2:01
6. ARABIAN DANCE 4:03
7. DANCE OF THE FLUTES 2:19
8. WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS 7:19
9. THE HOLY BOY (John Ireland) 3:03 A beautiful arrangement for strings of the much loved carol.
10. CHAMPAGNE POLKA (Johann Strauss 2nd) 2:19
11. SONG OF THE BELLS (Leroy Anderson) 3:28
12. AVE MARIA (Bach/Gounod) 4:50
13. TROIKA SLEIGH RIDE (Prokofiev) 2:59 This music conjures up all the thrills of a traditional Russian sleigh ride drawn by three horses across the snow covered Steppes.
14. THE THREE BEARS (Eric Coates) 9:45 Christmas is not complete without a Pantomime. This version of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ was composed as a 4th birthday present for Coates’ son, a wonderful musical adventure.
15. AMAZING GRACE ANTHEM (Iain Sutherland) 3:01

A glorious selection of festive music beautifully arranged for strings and the majestic sound of a full orchestra. All the music you could need for a perfect Christmas.

REL in association with River Records proudly presents a new series of recordings featuring one of the UK's most popular conductors Iain Sutherland, and the City of Glasgow Philharmonic Orchestra. The Classics Collection is a unique compilation taken from the 'live' radio transmissions of the 'Pops at the Philharmonic' concerts at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - all outstandingly performed and conducted by Iain Sutherland and the City of Glasgow Philharmonic Orchestra.

SCOTTISH ENTERTAINMENT DIRECT
	£7.99*
+44 (0)131 668 3366
* P&P : A POSTAGE CHARGE APPLIES TO ALL ORDERS
CD BARCODE: 722932056428
CD CAT.NO: RECD564
DURATION: 50 MINS APPROX

"With such marvellous programmes, orchestra and conductor, no wonder the City of Glasgow Philharmonic Orchestra's concerts are sell-outs".
GLASGOW HERALD

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