This CD is a compilation of the most popular Christmas selections from the Toronto Children’s Chorus previous Marquis recordings, Dancing Day and Mostly Britten, along with several never before released performances of favourite carols. Both John Rutter’s "Dancing Day" and Benjamin Britten’s "A Ceremony of Carols" - the two major works on this CD - are popular favourites. “A Children’s choir breathes life into the musical soul of a city. Without children there would be no future. Without choirs, how could we give voices to our souls? The Toronto Children’s Chorus symbolizes the gifts of life, soul and music. Long may it shine in Toronto and beyond.” — John Rutter , Composer and Conductor
Of the Toronto Children’s Chorus: “A privilege and a joy to work with” - Sir Andrew Davis “Sensationally good …I can’t wait to work with them again.” - Sir Simon Rattle “One of the great choirs of the world” - Sir David Willcocks
Artistic Quality 10 Sound Quality 10
’...Highly recommended"
ClassicsToday.com - 14 November 2012
“I doubt there is a better, more technically polished and musically sophisticated children’s choir anywhere….Exemplary singing, engaging repertoire, irresistibly unaffected and enchanting children’s voices – this is one of the all-time must-have Christmas recordings.” David Vernier- ClassicsToday.com