Christmas Song

Elizabeth Trapp | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 19, 2000)
• Original Release Date: December 1, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: CDBY
• ASIN: B000056PZ6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,739 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Seven Days, Pamela Polston

Von Trapp applies her flawless soprano to songs that are far from typical caroling fare.....stunning... haunting.. jazzy ...breathtaking...

Product Description

Christmas Song is an imaginative blend of soothing medieval hymns, haunting Gregorian chants and sumptuous, centuries-old carols from around the world. Elisabeth, lead vocalist and guitarist, has arranged the selections along with the support of her talented collaborators, cellist Erich Kory and pianist Charles Eller.

From the first cut, a 7th century Gregorian chant, Hodi Christus Natus Est, the sound is rich with quiet beauty. In Because all Men are Brothers [ a poem by Tom Glazer gorgeously set to J.S. Bach's Saint Matthew Passion ] Ms. von Trapp's ethereal, crystalline voice is tenderly illuminated by Mr. Kory's resonant cello. Throughout this captivating CD, luminous sensitivity combines with a rich musical pedigree.

Elisabeth von Trapp. grand daughter of the famous Baroness, selected all 13 pieces in the collection. She says, " Music has permeated my childhood. We lived, breathed and studied music. My fondest memories are when our farmhouse filled with friends and family and the air resounded with Christmas song. This collection contains some of my favorites.”

Mellifluous carols from the Basque, England, France, Austria and Appalachia are combined with popular favorites including Good King Wenceslas. Elisabeth's exquisite voice is accompanied by a superlative arrangement of guitar, cello, keyboard, piano, percussion and Native American flute. The only direct acknowledgement of her family's Sound of Music fame is a soulful rendition of Edelweiss.

Elisabeth von Trapp’s Christmas Song, bends Christmas traditions - just a bit.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful voice and music, April 6, 2004

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E. Bucci "Ellie" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christmas Song (Audio CD)

I had never heard of the artist, but bought the CD based solely on hearing "Hodie Christus Natus Est" on an internet radio station. This is one of the most exquisite voices I have ever heard and I play this CD all the time, not just Christmas season.
The entire CD is moving, melodic and truly lovely.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, November 6, 2009

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M. COOK (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christmas Song (Audio CD)

I bought this CD after hearing Elisabeth Von Trapp at a concert. That was 3 years ago and I still love it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Christmas Music, January 21, 2009

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J. Wiese "scudy" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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Elisabeth von Trapp has an incredible voice. It is a special addition to my Christmas music collection. I especially appreciate that she's not just singing all the same old songs that are on every other Christmas album.