Originally posted by vale:
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This highly anticipated holiday collection features an array of influences ranging from Celtic to classical
to Middle Eastern. McKennitt’s eclecticism shines through in the mysticism of “The Holly and the Ivy,”
the exotic Eastern arrangements of “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” the Latin-sung “Emmanuel” and
“Noël Nouvelet!” sung in Old French.
McKennitt recorded the new material for
All of this sounds great!
I'm so glad to hear Loreena will sing a song in Latin.
Thanks for giving us this precious Christmas gift, Ms McKennitt.
Oh, moreover: Loreena is also going to perform at the "Concerto di Natale" in Verona. It's kind of a tradition for my whole "extended" family to watch that together on December 24. It will be MUCH more entertaining this year