Frederick Swann, John Walker , Choir Of The Riverside Church, New York - A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols

Review by Jorge Silva

The album "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" performed by Frederick Swann, John Walker, and the Choir of the Riverside Church, New York, is a stunning collection of traditional Christmas carols and sacred music. The album features nine Lessons, or readings, from the Bible, interspersed with beautiful choral arrangements of classic hymns such as "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "Silent Night," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."

The performances on the album are exceptional, with the Choir of the Riverside Church delivering powerful and moving renditions of each piece. The soloists, including soprano soloist Loretta O'Sullivan, add a beautiful touch to the arrangements, and the organ accompaniment by Frederick Swann and John Walker is masterful.

Listeners will appreciate the album's attention to detail in the arrangements and the overall production quality, which captures the grandeur of the Riverside Church's acoustics. The album's pacing is also well-considered, with each piece flowing seamlessly into the next, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience.

Summary by Jorge Silva

"A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" is an exceptional album that captures the spirit and beauty of the Christmas season. Fans of traditional Christmas music and choral music alike will find much to appreciate in this stunning collection.