The Houston Symphony is proud to announce its second Houston Symphony Media Productions CD release, Houston Symphony Glad Tidings. This instant holiday classic presented a unique opportunity for the Houston Symphony to work with former President George H. W. Bush. President Bush narrated the feature piece on the recording, Glad Tidings, a Houston Symphony commissioned rendition of the first Christmas story through narration and traditional carols.
The CD is available for sale at the Symphony Store in the Jones Hall lobby for $20. Also look for the album in Houston at Borders locations throughout Houston, Joel's Classical shop, Cactus Music and Video, AMC Music, Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods and selected Barnes & Noble locations or online at CD Baby, Amazon.com and the Symphony Boutique.
Houston Symphony Glad Tidings is a delightful way to get in the spirit of the season, and makes a great stocking stuffer too! Get your copies today!
Track Listings: (click on links to hear selected clips)
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J. BECKEL A Christmas Fanfare |
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R.A. BASS/ Text Adaptation C. HAUSMANN Glad Tidings
I. The Journey to Bethlehem
II. The Birth of Jesus
III. The Shepherds
IV. The Wise Men
V. The Nativity
VI. One Solitary Life, Epiphany
VII. Peace and Good Will
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J. WILLIAMS Somewhere In My Memory from Home Alone |
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R.A. BASS A Feast of Carols |