David Sautter, the guitarist, has been a member of the internationally touring Eos Guitar Quartet since 1988.
The classical guitar pieces on the album serve as reflective pauses, contrasting with the dramatic nature of the vocal songs.
The guitars played on this recording were made by Benno Wittmer, Gioacchino Giussani, and J.L. Aguilarte.
The songs on this album portray the universally relatable, human side of the Christmas story, appealing directly to the heart.
Letizia Fiorenza, the singer, received a one-year scholarship at the Swiss Institute in Rome to research southern Italian folk music.
The album, titled «La Santa Allegrezza», is a collection of songs from Campania and Sicily, gathered from the Advent and Novena traditions.
All songs on the album were arranged by David Sautter, the guitarist.
