Westminster Concert Bell Choir

1. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act 2, "Russian Dance"
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

2. Cantata No. 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," BWV 140 Wachet auf
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

3. In Joseph's Lovely Garden
Composed by Research Composer
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

4. Greensleeves, English folk song
Composed by English Traditional
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

5. His Kingdom is Forever
Composed by Donald E. Allurfed
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

6. Metamorphosis
Composed by Timothy C. Shepard
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

7. Rondo Passacaglia
Composed by Cynthia Dobrinski
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

8. Liberty Fanfare
Composed by Donald E. Allurfed
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

9. God of Grace and God of Glory
Composed by Anonymous
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

10. Bandelier
Composed by Tammy Rawlinson
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

11. Bellfest
Composed by Donald E. Allurfed
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

12. A Gaelic Blessing for chorus & orchestra
Composed by John Rutter
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

13. The Comedians, incidental music and suite for small orchestra, Op. 26 No 2 , Comedians' Gallop
Composed by Dmitry Kabalevsky
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

14. The Stars and Stripes Forever, march for band
Composed by John Philip Sousa
Conducted by Donald E. Allurfed

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Average customer rating: Early CD by the great dean of American bell ringing

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Tracks:

1. Trepak
2. Sleepers, Wake
3. In Joseph's Lovely Garden
4. Greensleeves
5. His Kingdom Is Forever
6. Metamorphosis
7. Rondo Passacaglia
8. Liberty Fanfare
9. God of Grace
10. Bandelier
11. Bellfest
12. A Gaelic Blessing
13. Comedians' Gallop
14. The Stars and stripes Forever

Customer Reviews:

Early CD by the great dean of American bell ringing.......1999-02-25

This is the earliest CD recorded by Don Allured directing the Westminster Concert Bell Choir; it consists of a number of original works, such as "Bandelier," "Bellfest," and "Rondo Passacaglia," in addition to well-known arrangements by the finest arrangers. Pay special attention to the interesting "Metamorphosis," which centers around a whole-tone scale. Westminster played on what was then the widest range of handbells in existence: 7 full octaves. Don Allured is a pioneer for the musical possibilities of handbells and has influenced musicians across the world. As an early CD, it suffers from poor recording technology and sonic reproduction, but its historical value and treatment of inventive repertoire is worth the investment.

Average customer rating: Traditional Carols arranged for Bells

Christmas Bells Westminster Concert Bell Choir , and Donald E. Allure Manufacturer: Gothic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Charpentier | Charpentier, Marc-Antoine | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Christmas with Sonos Handbell Ensemble Carol of the Bells A Very Classical Christmas Christmas With Handbells Meredith Sonos Handbell Ensemble ASIN: B000003J8W Release Date: 1995-01-17

Tracks:

1. Music Of The Nativity Season
2. A Thousand Christmas Lights Are Lit
3. Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy
4. In The Bleak Midwinter
5. We Three Kings
6. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
7. Venite Adoremus
8. Stille Nacht
9. Carols In Color
10. Lullaby
11. Un Flambeau
12. 'Twas Christmas Eve
13. Sussex Carol
14. Joseph Dear
15. Catalonian Carol
16. Two For Two By Two For Christmas
17. O Holy Night
18. A Carol For All Seasons

Customer Reviews:

Traditional Carols arranged for Bells.......1999-02-25

One of the first CDs released by the famous Westminster Concert Bell Choir, this is a pleasing collection of well-known Christmas carols arranged for handbells. Westminster is home to one of the earliest and best-known university handbell ensembles in the country, started by Don Allured in the early '70s. This recording suffers from poor sound quality (the high bells have a crashing sound) and relatively stale readings. It is buoyed, however, by excellent arrangements by Betty Garee and Mr. Allured. Also, at this time Westminster played on the widest range of handbells in the world: over 7 octaves of bronze handbells. This CD is an essential for the collector and student of handbell ringing, as Mr. Allured and the Westminster Concert Bell Choir have had a dramatic impact on the modern art of handbell ringing all over the world.

Average customer rating:

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Track Listings:

1. Xmas Cantatas
2. 148 114 & 96 Volume 52
3. 20th Century Organ Music For Two
4. 6 Partitas Clavier 1
5. Agnes Baltsa sings Rossini
6. Anthology of Czech Piano Music 3
7. Anthology Of Czech Piano Music, Vol.4
8. Béla Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19 (Sz73) / Four Orchestral Pieces, Op. 12 (Sz51) / 3 Village Scenes, (Sz 79)
9. Bach: 6 Sonatas
10. Brahms: 4 Symphonies (complete)/Variations on a Theme by Haydn

Track Listings

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Track Listings

Spiritual Vertigo

A Scarlatti Recital

Barbed Wire and Silk

Songbook: Mood Indigo [Import]

Abandinallhope

Al Johnson

1998 Dove Awards Nominees

Affetti Musici

Kenny Rogers & Friends

19 Moons [Live]

20 Years of Dischord [Box set] [Enhanced]

Always Pt.1 [Enhanced] [Import]

A Million Different Moments

Lifted Up: Songs of Faith, Love and Inspiration

Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie Kunz