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"Nativity"
CD Celebrates Christ's Birth
Harpist
Cate Todd and violinist Amy Osmond offer sweet, appealing Christmas
music in their own arrangements.
by Laurie
Williams Sowby
 Among
musical instruments, the sound of the harp is probably the most
heavenly. Next comes a well-played violin. Happily, the two combine
on a beautiful new Christmas album featuring the talents of two
young musicians, harpist Cate Todd and violinist Amy Osmond.
"Nativity,"
produced by Sounds of Zion, features lovely arrangements by the
two performing artists themselves. It is a lush, sweet album of
15 selections that evoke remembrance of Christ's birth, from "O
Holy Night" to "We Three Kings." The tunes, while
familiar, are performed with delicacy and originality that make
the listener want to hear them again and again. Woodwinds and percussion
occasionally add flavor.
A real bonus
is a book with printed music, so other musicians can perform the
pieces. One section offers the accompaniment and solo line for each
of the 15 selections, and individual parts are included separately.
They can be played on piano or any C instrument (violin, flute,
etc.). In addition, there is a printed narrative which would allow
the selections to be used as part of a live presentation.
-- To hear excerpts,
see which pieces are included, or to order the album or book online,
go to inspirationalmusicshowcase.com.
The CD costs $15.98 and the book is $19.98. They are also available
at LDS book/music stores.
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