Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban CD

Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban This is a companion album to Robin Petrie's A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS. Robin's lyrical hammered dulcimer is heard in these beloved, ancient airs collected from around the world, including tracks from Germany, Poland, England, Holland, and the Basque country. These lesser-known songs make a welcome addition to our familiar holiday repertoire, which is also represented here. Ensemble accompaniment of piano, violin, viola, harp, guitar and mandolin add sparking dimension to these lilting tunes. A Victorian Noel is an enchanting album full of shimmering, melodious carols. ~ MusD World traveler Robin Petrie has been deeply involved in dance (Scottish, ballet, flamenco, middle-eastern, Balkan) since childhood and has played hammered dulcimer and recorded numerous albums since 1980, touring the US, Europe and Southern Hemisphere extensively. Though focusing initially on British Isles and French music, her current work includes music from many cultures around the globe. She also has a major soft spot for both Cajun and New Orleans music and culture. Robin's sparkling "Indie" award-winning style can be heard on other Gourd albums including A Victorian Noel, Oktober County, Simple Gifts, The World Turned Upside Down, Tree of Life, Autumn in the Valley and Wondrous Love. Recorded at Dave Wellhausen Studios, San Francisco, California. Includes liner notes by Danny Carnahan. Personnel: Robin Petrie (hammered dulcimer); Danny Carnahan (guitar, mandolin); Shira Kammen (violin); Barry Phillips (cello); Cheryl Ann Fulton (harp); Tom Constanten (piano).

Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban  

Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban  

Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban  

Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban  

Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban Track Listing of songs: Missa De Beata Virgine II, for 6 voices: 1. Kyrie; Missa De Beata Virgine II, for 6 voices: 2. Gloria; Missa De Beata Virgine II, for 6 voices: 3. Credo; Missa De Beata Virgine II, for 6 voices: 4. Sanctus and Benedictus; Missa De Beata Virgine II, for 6 voices: 5. Agnus Dei I and II; Missa Ave Maria, for 4 voices: 1. Kyrie; Missa Ave Maria, for 4 voices: 2. Gloria; Missa Ave Maria, for 4 voices: 3. Credo; Missa Ave Maria, for 4 voices: 4. Sanctus and Benedictus; Missa Ave Maria, for 4 voices: 4. Agnus Dei I and II;

Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban Live Recording

Caliban Does Christmas / Le Noël de Caliban Born in London, Janet Marlow is the fifth generation of noted Russian musicians. Classically trained, she studied for fifteen years with Maestro Andres Segovia, Julian Bream, and Leo Brouwer. Marlow then became the protege of Maestro Narciso Yepes, the innovator of the ten-string guitar. Moving from an all classical repertoire into jazz was a natural process for Janet Marlow. This evolution began in New York where she was influenced by jazz legends Bill Evans and Joe Pass Spending time with great players in the midst of the New York City jazz scene led to her creating original compositions for ten-string guitar with Quartet and arrangements with jazz singing. Janet Marlow is approaching her place in the world of contemporary music with a fresh flare.