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Celtic Christmas

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Talented harpist and creative arranger Kim Robertson has a way of making even the most familiar tunes artful, interesting and uniquely her own. Her simple but pleasant arrangements here are rich, warm and delicate, taking full advantage of her instrument and her abilities. The "Celtic" in this album's title reflects the fact that Robertson plays a Celtic harp rather than the source of the carols themselves. Her musical material is predominantly English or French and predominantly familiar to modern ears, though the lesser known selections from the Middle Ages and Renaissance are lovely additions. Unnamed flute and bell players contribute in the background of several of the pieces, but the harp remains the focus. Robertson's delicate and artful celebration of the holiday season continues on "Celtic Christmas II", where she is joined by cellist Virginia Kron. For other gentle holiday cheer featuring harp, try "A Winter's Night" by Ensemble Galilei or "Ancient Noels" by Ensemble Galilei and Maggie Sansone.

After waiting several years for Amazon to stock this CD,
the holidays arrived once again so I did a search and found
the CD at http://www.invinciblemusic.com/. If you're
still looking, here's where to find it.

Please offer this CD. Kim Robertson is one of the best there is, and I would like to purchase nice Christmas music without the bombastic offerings we are so overloaded with by other artists.

If you're looking for Christmas songs that don't get on your nerves, then this CD might work for you. It's extremely mellow and great for background music around the fireplace, or you may want to fall asleep by it. It isn't what I had in mind when I ordered Celtic music (as I was expecting something a bit more lively), but it is Celtic, nonetheless. The arrangements are reverent and, at times, have a fantasia quality to them being that the predominant instrument is a harp.

Kim Robertson has the talent and ability to take a simply lovely piece and make it multi-dimensional with patterns and shadings you never thought possible. The opening track reels you in, and you are held spellbound until the last note of the last track is played. This CD is a must-have!

I was recently gifted with "Ardas" from the Crimson Collection Volume Six and have never been so spiriturally moved. I was then told by a friend that the Kim Robertson Christmas CD is the best she's ever heard. However, It appears to be out of stock. May we have some more, please?

Twenty years ago,I happened to be in a gift shop on the Jersey shore.When I walked into the shop, I was surrounded by this beautiful harp music.Being a music teacher myself I quickly bought a copy of the tape.(CD's were not even available then) Two years ago in a local bookstore,Ihappened to come upon the C.D,and it is almost as worn out as the tape.Since that time I have been searching for anything else of Kim's,but to no avail,until someone suggested I try Amazon.

I used to have this wonderful CD on cassette tape. In fact, I bought several copies to give out as Christmas gifts in the late '80s. Over time I lost my last tape, so I finally purchased this again on disc. It's a tasteful mix of lesser and well known tunes from early Christian plainsong to Renaissance, to 19th century carols. They are performed perfectly by Kim Robertson, with the occasional flute and bells added to a couple of the selections; all done discreetly. Her playing is pure and heartfelt and the sound of her harp is rich, but not cloying. Put this on, sit by the fire with your loved ones and look at the tree lights. I would be surprised if it doesn't turn out to be one of your favorite recordings.

Kim Robertson's music never disappoints and this album is no exception. It provides soothing music as a buffer against the craziness of the 'season of peace'.

AWSOME! I've first heard this harp music by Kim Robertson when I bought a tape over 15 years ago. I listened to it over and over while I was seriously ill in hosp and it was a life saver for my peace and tranquility. I still have the tape but have ordered the CD to play on my Bose which I play often especially during the Chirstmas season.