This album, titled "A Christmas Journey," is conceived as a journey through time, exploring Christmas carols from the Middle Ages to the present.
Recording & Production
The concerts for the Belgian Royal Family, which inspired this album, were performed at the Royal Palace in Brussels and broadcast widely.
Compositional Technique
The compositional work on this album ranges from adding a base ostinato to a Gregorian chant to creating original pieces that link traditional carols, covering styles from medieval to jazz.
Performer Biography
La Monnaie Children's and Youth Choirs, directed by Benoît Giaux, are comprised of choristers aged 10 to 18 who must pass an audition to join.
Compositional Technique
Aldo D. Platteau, the composer and arranger, researched and selected pieces for the album, organizing them into a new, original, and personal setting.
Performer Biography
La Monnaie Children's and Youth Choirs, featured on this recording, had the privilege of performing Christmas concerts for the Belgian Royal Family in both 2016 and 2018.
Composer Biography
Aldo D. Platteau, the composer and arranger for this album, studied various musical disciplines including choral singing, accordion, organ, composition, and applied music at the Royal Conservatoire of Mons.
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