Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with "Cello Time Christmas" by David Blackwell, a captivating collection of beloved Christmas carols and seasonal tunes, all beautifully arranged for solo cello. Released on July 22, 2010, under Oxford University Press Music, this 56-minute album is a delightful blend of traditional and contemporary pieces, offering a unique and enchanting listening experience.
David Blackwell, a renowned composer and arranger, has masterfully transformed classic Christmas songs into solo cello performances that are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. The album features a diverse range of carols, from the solemn and serene "Silent Night" to the lively and joyous "Jingle Bells," showcasing the cello's remarkable versatility.
"Cello Time Christmas" is not just an album; it's a celebration of the holiday season through the rich and expressive sounds of the cello. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply looking to add some festive cheer to your holiday season, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Hark! the herald-angels sing - CelloFelix Mendelssohn, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
The holly and the ivy - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Ding! dong! merrily on high - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Andrew mine, Jasper mine - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Silent night - CelloFranz Xaver Gruber, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
I saw three ships - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
O little town of Bethlehem - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Once in royal David's city - CelloHenry John Gauntlett, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Go, tell it on the mountain - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
We wish you a merry Christmas - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Shepherds watched - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
O Christmas tree - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
We three kings - CelloJohn Henry Hopkins, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Beth'lem lay a-sleeping - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Good King Wenceslas - CelloPiae Cantiones, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Infant holy, infant lowly - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Deck the hall - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
O come, all ye faithful - CelloJohn Francis Wade, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Away in a manger - CelloWilliam J. Kirkpatrick, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
The first Nowell - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Zither Carol - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
God rest you merry, gentlemen - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Skaters' Waltz - CelloEmil Waldteufel, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Dance of the Reed Pipes - CelloPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
While shepherds watched their flocks - CelloEste's Psalter, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Children, go! - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Child in a manger - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Jingle, bells - CelloJames Lord Pierpont, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Mary had a baby - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Christmas Calypso - CelloKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Hogmanay Reel - CelloKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Auld lang syne - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Tuning track A-D-G-C - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music