℗ 2019 Naxos
| Released | November 8, 2019 |
| Duration | 1h 14m 13s |
| Record Label | Naxos |
| Catalogue No. | 8.579065 |
| Genre | Classical (Choral) |
Festival of Carols (Live)
Sylvia McNair, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Eric Stark
Available in 44.1 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC audio formats
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1.1
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Joy to the World (Arr. M. Wilberg for Choir & Orchestra / Live)
Isaac Watts; Mack Wilberg; Lowell Mason; Isaac Watts; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
2:53 | |||
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1.2
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Sir Christèmas (Version for Choir & Orchestra / Live)
Anonymous; William Mathias; Anonymous; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
1:25 | |||
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1.3
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Grown-Up Christmas List (Arr. D. Clydesdale for Voice, Choir & Orchestra / Live)
Linda Thompson-Jenner; David Clydesdale; David Foster; Linda Thompson-Jenner; Sylvia McNair; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
4:50 | |||
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1.4
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Christmas Hosanna (Live)
Rob Swenson; Rob Swenson; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; David Duncan; Eric Stark |
2:51 | |||
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Festgesang, WoO 9, MWV D 4 "Gutenberg Kantate"
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1.5
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No. 2, Lied (Arr. M. Wilberg for Choir & Orchestra / Live)
Charles Wesley; Mack Wilberg; Felix Mendelssohn; Charles Wesley; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
3:36 | |||
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1.6
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This Little Light of Mine (Arr. M. Hogan for Voice & Choir / Live)
Traditional; Moses Hogan; Traditional; Sylvia McNair; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Eric Stark |
4:06 | |||
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Magnificat
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1.7
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I. Magnificat anima mea (Live)
Bible; John Rutter; Bible; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
6:47 | |||
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1.8
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Kling, Glöckchen, Kling (Arr. S. Mager for Mixed Choir & Orchestra / Live)
Carl Enslin; Stephen Mager; Benedikt Widmann; Carl Enslin; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
3:13 | |||
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Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 2
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1.9
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No. 10, Sinfonia (Live)
Johann Sebastian Bach; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Michael Davis |
5:33 | |||
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1.10
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Mary, Did You Know? (Arr. B. Eads for Voice & Orchestra / Live)
Mark Lowry; Brian Eads; Buddy Greene; Mark Lowry; Sylvia McNair; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
4:29 | |||
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1.11
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All Bells in Paradise (Live)
John Rutter; John Rutter; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
6:08 | |||
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1.12
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Jingle Bells (Arr. M. Wilberg for Choir & Orchestra / Live)
James Lord Pierpont; Mack Wilberg; James Lord Pierpont; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
2:40 | |||
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1.13
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Go Tell It on the Mountain (Arr. B. Eads for Voice & Piano / Live)
Traditional; Brian Eads; Traditional; Sylvia McNair; David Duncan |
3:02 | |||
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1.14
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Live)
Clement Clarke Moore; William Goldstein; Clement Clarke Moore; Sherry Stark; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
6:09 | |||
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1.15
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Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (Arr. M. Wilberg for Choir & Orchestra / Live)
Traditional; Mack Wilberg; Traditional; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
4:21 | |||
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1.16
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O Holy Night (Arr. B. Eads for Voice, Choir & Orchestra / Live)
Traditional; Brian Eads; Adolphe Adam; Traditional; Sylvia McNair; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
6:15 | |||
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1.17
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The Dream Isaiah Saw (Live)
Thomas H. Troeger; Glenn L. Rudolph; Thomas H. Troeger; Indianapolis Symphonic Choir; Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra; Eric Stark |
5:55 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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This collection of best-loved Christmas repertoire was recorded live at the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Festival of Carols concerts in 2015 and 2016. GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Sylvia McNair adds her own unique beauty and warmth, and as ever, the programme celebrates the joys of the season with sparkling versions of family favourites. The tranquillity and magic of Christmas eve, heartfelt messages of hope, reconciliation and peace, and thrilling new compositions all combine to capture the celebratory excitement of the holiday season.
44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Naxos Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -1.43 -4.36 to -0.38 | -19.39 -23.78 to -15.96 | -16.00 -20.80 to -12.70 | 11 8 to 13 | |
| 1 | Joy to the World (Arr. M. Wilberg for Choir & Orchestra / Live) | -1.15 | -15.96 | -12.8 | 9 |
| 2 | Sir Christèmas (Version for Choir & Orchestra / Live) | -0.40 | -16.41 | -12.7 | 10 |
| 3 | Grown-Up Christmas List (Arr. D. Clydesdale for Voice, Choir & Orchestra / Live) | -2.24 | -19.31 | -16.0 | 10 |
| 4 | Christmas Hosanna (Live) | -0.74 | -19.00 | -15.7 | 11 |
| 5 | No. 2, Lied (Arr. M. Wilberg for Choir & Orchestra / Live) | -1.88 | -16.12 | -12.9 | 8 |
| 6 | This Little Light of Mine (Arr. M. Hogan for Voice & Choir / Live) | -2.01 | -23.39 | -20.0 | 13 |
| 7 | I. Magnificat anima mea (Live) | -0.63 | -17.18 | -13.6 | 9 |
| 8 | Kling, Glöckchen, Kling (Arr. S. Mager for Mixed Choir & Orchestra / Live) | -0.83 | -19.79 | -16.6 | 11 |
| 9 | No. 10, Sinfonia (Live) | -4.36 | -23.78 | -20.8 | 12 |
| 10 | Mary, Did You Know? (Arr. B. Eads for Voice & Orchestra / Live) | -1.38 | -21.48 | -17.8 | 11 |
| 11 | All Bells in Paradise (Live) | -0.39 | -20.89 | -17.6 | 12 |
| 12 | Jingle Bells (Arr. M. Wilberg for Choir & Orchestra / Live) | -2.39 | -17.19 | -13.9 | 9 |
| 13 | Go Tell It on the Mountain (Arr. B. Eads for Voice & Piano / Live) | -0.54 | -21.12 | -17.9 | 13 |
| 14 | 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Live) | -2.09 | -21.23 | -18.1 | 11 |
| 15 | Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (Arr. M. Wilberg for Choir & Orchestra / Live) | -1.15 | -20.14 | -16.5 | 11 |
| 16 | O Holy Night (Arr. B. Eads for Voice, Choir & Orchestra / Live) | -1.76 | -18.02 | -14.4 | 9 |
| 17 | The Dream Isaiah Saw (Live) | -0.38 | -18.60 | -14.7 | 10 |