Building their excellent reputation since 1962, the Minnesota Boychoir applies their rich, youthful sound to 11 piano-accompanied Christmas standards. Favorites such as 'Winter Wonderland,' 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,' a rich a cappella arrangement of 'I Saw Three Ships,' 'Riu, Riu, Chiu' and 'Once in Royal David's City' are here, as well as more unexpected gifts: Keith Hampton's spiritual medley 'True Light,' Bob Chilcott's lovely 'Mid-winter,' John Rutter's 'Candlelight Carol,' Carolyn Jennings' 'Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain' and the rhythmic gem, 'African Carol.' 'Wonderland' is exactly that, a sweet gift to all from Minnesota's talented Boychoir. |