This recording from the Moscow Boys Choir is a selection of the variety of styles that this choir performs. From Russian folk and classical to traditional and contemporary Christmas songs, this choir will captivate you. The majority of the album is comprised of Russian songs by Rachmaninoff, Glinka, Stepanov and Taneev and includes two beautiful Russian folk songs. The second part of the recording contains many Christmas pieces including three selections from Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols.' One special treat on this CD is 'Schedrick' the Ukrainian song better known as 'Carol of the Bells.'

This internationally renowned boys choir performs Christmas music from around the world. Led by Ninel Kamburg, listeners are transported to far away places as the choir showcases classics. Featured on this disc are such favorites as 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas,' 'Jingle Bells' and their beautiful rendition of 'Silent Night' plus moving classical standards as Bach/Gounod's 'Ave Maria.' This group will warm your hearts this holiday season.

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The Moscow Boys Choir is a careful blending of heavenly soprano voices with the rich resonance of bass, tenor, and baritone sound that brings a distinct Russian flavor to an all new choral experience. Founded in 1957, this choral ensemble is among Russia's most prestigious all-boy choirs, which is currently under the direction of Mr. Leonid Baklushin. Now for the first time ever, the Moscow Boys Choir is available in the crystal clarity of DVD! This very special performance was recorded in high definition by HDNet TV. Their work with HDNet exemplifies the Moscow Boys Choir's innovative spirit and displays their hallmark cutting-edge style. The significance of becoming amount the very first boys choir's to be broadcast in this new and exciting medium is a tribute to their tremendous talents and will no doubt bring more awareness of and accolades for this truly 21st century ensemble.

Founded in 1957, the MBC is one of the most prestigious all-male choirs, directed by Leonid Baklushin. Members are selected for the touring company from over 400 students, the group has earned an reputation on tours of Russia, Europe, Canada and South Korea. The Choir's distinctly Russian sound blends soaring soprano voices with rich bass and baritone. 'Crescendo!' has 13 varied tunes, combining Christmas songs ('All the Angels in the Sky Rejoiceth,' 'O! Holy Night,' Handel's immortal 'Hallelujah Chorus' and 'Twelve Days of Christmas' with Russian folk songs 'The Mountains,' 'Dushechka,' 'Calm Down Wild Winds,' 'Evening Bells,' 'Ochi Tchiornye' and 'Kalinka.' The group adds 'America the Beautiful,' and the pop tune 'Swing'Ða varied, incongruous repertoire, but it all worksÐgreat stuff!