- Description
Diverse Christmas celebrations of many centuries and places are bound together here by the linguistic and cultural traditions of English speaking peoples, their shared poetic imagery, scale patterns, and approach to polyphony. The album explores the relationship between folk and art music throughout the centuries, demonstrating how profound beliefs can be conveyed through popular song.
Description
Diverse Christmas celebrations of many centuries and places are bound together here by the linguistic and cultural traditions of English speaking peoples, their shared poetic imagery, scale patterns, and approach to polyphony. The album explores the relationship between folk and art music throughout the centuries, demonstrating how profound beliefs can be conveyed through popular song.