The Great Organ at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, where part of this album was recorded, was completed in 1911 and later enlarged in 1952, featuring 118 speaking stops and 8035 pipes.
Performer Biography
Jennifer Larmore, a mezzo-soprano featured on this album, is a prestigious alumna of Westminster Choir College and has been recognized as the 'most recorded mezzo of all time'.
Album & Artwork
The album features a French theme, which was considered appropriate given that Jennifer Larmore, the featured mezzo-soprano, now resides in Paris.
Recording & Production
This album was conceived with Jennifer Larmore, a mezzo-soprano and alumna of Westminster Choir College, at its center and was recorded in New York while she was performing at the Metropolitan Opera.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in April 2010 at two locations in New York: The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine and St. George's Stuyvesant Square.
Album & Artwork
The album's Christmas theme, spanning from Advent to Epiphany, allowed for a wide range of musical styles and periods, from the thirteenth to the twentieth centuries, creating unexpected musical encounters.
Performer Biography
Ken Cowan, an assistant professor of organ at Westminster Choir College, is a renowned concert organist known for his artistry and technique, performing across America, Canada, and Europe.
