Riesen & Larsen, Duo Handbell Ringers CQ9998 and CQ9999 (Compact disc EP1) The Bells of Christmas, $15.
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Featured at national and regional AGEHR conventions since 1994, Michael Larsen & Donna Riesen are famous for Michael's arrangements and the artistic synchronization of their brilliant duo performances. They use 45 English handbells, over two octaves of chimes, and a synthesizer to produce a distinctive sound. On this first recording (43'50" duration) are seven selections:
- Angels' Jubilee, with themes from Haydn's Christmas Eve Canon and Angels We Have Heard on High.
- Bells of Christmas, based on Carol of the Bells and What Child is This?
- O Night Divine, with Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring interwoven with Adolphe Adam's O Holy Night.
- Nutcracker Trilogy, featuring Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Arabian Dance, and Chinese Dance.
- A Christmas Canticle, with Pachelbel's Canon in D along with The First Noel and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.
- Tidings of Joy, in 10/8 rhythm using the carols God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and Nuns in Frigid Cells.
- Toccata & Fugue in D Minor, Bach's organ classic in a virtuoso performance on handbells and synthesizer!
Distributed by Cantus Quercus Press for Ekim Productions, P O Box 10758, Burbank, CA 91510-0758
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