Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Music of the Christmas Season - sixth post: The Christmas We Have Not Forgotten

December 22




Pachelbel's Canon in D Minor.
Lyrics and arrangement by Paul O'Neill.
Sung by The Choristers, St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City.
Music played by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra,
from their album The Christmas Attic, 1998.
Later the music was used in TSO's production:
Ghosts of Christmas Eve




So often you hear the words spoken "The magic of Christmas." To me this presentation embodies the very idea of that magical feeling. Pachelbel's tune is so light, and the stage is barely decorated. There are a few children dressed in pj's, robes, and gowns. What looks like a cold mist is floating about, little white lights twinkle in the back ground, and there is a suggestion of falling snow. All simple, yet those words, We have not forgotten, say so very much.

A husband standing by his wife as she lovingly holds their baby; a few animals sharing their humble shelter seem about as simple as you can get. But this was not just any happy couple experiencing the birth of their child; this was truly a miraculous event. The Christ child had been born. However, there was an unimaginable event to follow. We know that the manger cast the shadow of a cross and another promise was to be fulfilled.


With this last selection, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas,

Mya




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The Choristers:

Marilina Acosta
Brendan Burgess
Julian George
Shoshana Frishberg
Julia George
Jack Gibson
Nina Gottlieb
Erick Hernandez
Michelle Repella
Anton Spivack




TOS's THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS EVE - is a unique fantasy trip through the magic of Christmas. Narrated by award-winning actor Ossie Davis, the production takes us on a journey of a runaway little girl's decision to return to her family after she enters a rundown theater for shelter and encounters an old caretaker who guides her on her journey. This magical story - which features appearances from Atlantic recording artists Jewel and Michael Crawford - was filmed entirely on location at the newly refurbished and historic Loews Jersey Theatre in Jersey City, New Jersey, and includes performances of such tracks as "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy," "Christmas Canon," "Music Box Blues," "Promises To Keep," and "This Christmas Day."





To be linked with Charlotte's and Ginger's Spiritual Sundays.









Music of the Christmas Season - Fifth Post
Music of the Christmas Season - Fourth Post
Music of the Christmas Season - Third Post
Music of the Christmas Season - Second Post
Music of the Christmas Season - First Post

photo credit:
1. 4junkdna.blogspot.com

18 comments:

  1. So heart stirring, Mya. My heartstrings were plucked earlier tonight too when I gave my 3 year old granddaughter a Nativity set I had bought for her, and I saw how lovingly she cared for baby Jesus and his family as she reenacted her version of the birth of our Saviour.

    Merry Christmas,
    Debi

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  2. That was just lovely. Hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas.

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  3. My Friend Mya...I wish you all the joys of this Christmas Season! May the holidays be filled with blessing for you and your family!
    Your friend, Terrie
    And thanks so much for always leaving me comments on my blog, when I'm not being too busy to post, I always look for your name to appear!

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  4. MERRY CHRISTMAS MYA,
    IS HAS BEEN SUCH A PLEASURE GETTING TO KNOW YOU THIS YEAR. YOU KNOW I HAVE ADORED THE TITLE OF YOUR BLOG EVER SINCE I DISCOVERED YOU.
    BEAUTIFUL POST MYA. WHAT A BLESSING AND INSPIRATION YOU ARE.
    WISHING YOU LOTS OF JOY, HEALTH, BLESSINGS AND NEW MEMORIES FOR THE NEW YEAR.
    HUGS
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  5. Absolutely lovely. I do love Pachebel's Canon, its one of my very favourite pieces. Have a peaceful and Merry Christmas Mya, and a fabulous New Year! xx

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  6. So beautiful ~ Merry Christmas to you Mya.

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  7. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. I have never seen it before. Merry Christmas!
    Happy Spiritual Sunday, too.

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  8. Beautiful, Mya. Perfect post for the season.
    Christmas blessings,
    Charlotte

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  9. What a beautiful song.
    Merry Christmas,
    Ginger

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  10. I have a dvd of this performance, it is indeed very stirring!
    Love the TransSiberian Orchestra. We have seen them in concert twice now - what talents they have -

    Merry Christmas!

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  11. I hope your Christmas was Merry! Thanks for sharing this beautiful music!

    Sandy

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  12. Thank you Mya, for all your Christmas inspiration through music. I have loved all your posts. Have a wonderful holiday season! Neil and Susan :)

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  13. Hi Mya! I'm sorry I haven't made it to your blog in quite some time. I see (and hear!) you've posted some beautiful music! I hope to do better blog-visiting in 2011! BTW, thank you for your comment on my tea cup!!

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  14. Hi Mya

    Happy New Year from Southern California. No snow here but a lot of rain storms and mud slides!

    I hope you and your family had a Wonderful Christmas Celebration.

    God Bless You, ~Ron

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  15. Happy New Year Mya.. I look forward to your wonderful and entertaining post in the New Year. See you in 2011.

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  16. Thank you Mya... hope you had a blessed Christmas and I'm wishing you and yours the best, blessed and most prosperous of new years.
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  17. Merry Christmas, my friend. Beautiful music . I will listen to it several times in the next few days. Hugs, Dottie

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  18. There's just nothing that compares with children's voices in chorus. Beautiful! I've really enjoyed your music posts and glad I finally took the time to get here. The New Year is here where I live! Blessings on your 2011!

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