The album's title track, "Christmas Day," is a choral fantasy by English composer Gustav Holst, written a few years before his famous work "The Planets."
Performer Biography
Joseph Hsia, a violin prodigy featured on this album, began violin study at age 5 and has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall.
Instruments
The Princeton University Chapel Organ, used on this recording, has nearly 8,000 pipes and is considered one of the best organs in the world, housed in the third largest college chapel.
Performer Biography
Elem Eley, the baritone soloist on this album, is a Professor of Voice at Westminster Choir College and has had a varied career in opera, recital, and concert performances.
Recording & Production
The album was a long-time dream for producer John C. Baker, combining his thoughts of Christmas with baritone Elem Eley's personal repertoire choices, including songs reflecting his Southern Baptist roots.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of arrangements by Tom Shelton, who is the Associate Professor of Sacred Music at Westminster Choir College and co-conductor of the Princeton Girlchoir.
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