The album is designed as a continuous 'story score,' where music, using themes from traditional carols and folksongs, is an integral narrative element woven through the text.
Cultural Impact
The work has evolved into an annual New York holiday tradition, performed at the Morgan Library & Museum, connecting audiences to Charles Dickens's timeless tale.
Composer Biography
Benedict Sheehan, the composer, is a three-time GRAMMY® nominee and American Prize-winner, whose works have been described as 'brilliant' and 'otherworldly.'
Interpretation
The performers, Skylark, blend virtuosic voices into an emotionally impactful and cohesive whole, aiming to redefine the choral experience through innovative and interdisciplinary programming.
Performer Biography
Christine Baranski, the narrator, is a celebrated American actress renowned for her versatility across stage, film, and television, having won two Tony Awards and an Emmy Award.
Composition History
This musical interpretation of "A Christmas Carol" was conceived by composer Benedict Sheehan and Artistic Director Matthew Guard during the uncertainty of 2020 as a creative response to isolation.
Recording & Production
This recording includes a special arrangement of 'Auld Lang Syne' using the original printed tune that first accompanied Robert Burns's words, rather than the familiar Scottish melody.
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