Christmas with The Pops

Christmas Traditional (Composer), Felix Bernard (Composer), Mel Torme (Composer), Bruce Healey (Composer), Irving Berlin (Composer), Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych (Composer), Noel Regney (Composer), Jule Styne (Composer), Felix [1] Mendelssohn (Composer), John Francis Wade (Composer), Howard Blake (Composer), Leroy Anderson (Composer), Hugh / Blane, Ralph Martin (Composer), Adolphe Adam (Composer), Franz Xaver Gruber (Composer), Erich Kunzel (Conductor), Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra), Rosemary Clooney (Performer), Sherrill Milnes (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Rosemary Clooney, Sherrill Milnes
• Orchestra: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
• Conductor: Erich Kunzel
• Composer: Christmas Traditional, Felix Bernard, Mel Torme, Bruce Healey, Irving Berlin, et al.
• Audio CD (October 8, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000003CWC
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,830 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #12 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Classical Instrumental

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grand, exciting Christmas music with a wonderful surprise!, December 29, 1999

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"dek1000" (The Nation's Capital) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christmas with The Pops (Audio CD)

I've always been a fan of Erich Kunzel, and this recording does not disappoint me in the least. If you have grown weary of the typical Christmas musical fare, than this is the album for you. It's bright, it's bold, and it's full of energy. Although recorded in 1989, Telarc was a true pioneer in creating high quality all-digital recordings; this is no exception. And you get a full 70+ minutes too boot.

And what's the surprise? For me, it was the song "Walking In The Air" from the animated short THE SNOWMAN, sung by boy soprano Stephen Van Dyck. I have never seen this film, nor have I ever heard Van Dyck's voice before. Let me tell you about Van Dyck: his voice is beautiful and pure and overflows with innocence. I never knew a boy soprano could sound so great. My new quest in life for the next century is to track down a copy of this film as well as other recordings by him. If my CD was an LP, that song would have been worn off the recording by now! This CD is worth buying just to hear this song. I think you'll agree.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Recording from America's Other Pops Orchestra, December 16, 2004

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Timothy Kearney (Haverhill, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christmas with The Pops (Audio CD)

This is a wonderful recording by America's "Other" Pops orchestra. Since I am from Boston, I automatically associate the word Pops with the Boston Pops and when it was first released, purchased it at will believing it was a Boston Pops recording. Upon listening, I realized that it was a different sound than the Boston Pops sound, but this discovery was hardly a disappointment. One of the reasons why Erich Kunzel has been so successful with the Cincinnati Pops is his ability to bring forth a powerful and unique sound. This recording has all the Christmas standards, but the standards are presented in a creative manner, which is both a Telarc and Cincinnati Pops trademark.

There are two great strengths to this recording: its variety and its guests. There are full symphonic arrangements as well as arrangements for soloist, adult and children's choirs. Brass and organ ensembles, and hand bell choirs. The various arrangements are placed in an order throughout the recording that keeps the listener's attention. The gests are also outstanding. Rosemary Clooney, baritone Sherill Milnes, Doc Severinsen, and Toni Tenille add star power to the recording. There are unique tracks, particularly the chilling and somewhat ephemeral "Walking in the Air" from THE SNOWMAN performed by treble Stephen Van Dyck.

I have owned the recording since its release in 1990 and it has become a treasured part of my holiday collection. I am sure other listeners will treasure it too.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fireside Favorites, November 19, 2003

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M. Kelly (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christmas with The Pops (Audio CD)

One of the best Christmas albums you will find. Perfect balance between religious favorites, non-religious classics, and children's favorites. All tastefully done and arranged to fit the theme of the song. Many of the percussion "effects" bring the songs to life and the solo and choral vocals are outstanding. Cannot recommend this album highly enough. A must have for any Christmas collection to be enjoyed for many years.