- Composers
- Traditional, Tchaikovsky
- Tracks
- 10
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Traditional · Tchaikovsky
A Classical Holiday
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Our goal
When we set out to create this album our goal was simple, to bring the warmth and joy of the holiday season to everyone.
In deep appreciation to Adi Da for all His gifts.
I dedicate this album to my mother, Irina who is always in my heart and to Itzhak Yaakov, my adopted father, (Tatuff as I call him) whose love and support will never be forgotten.
To all those who supported me and made this CD possible… Thank you so much... Katya
The artists
Katya Grineva, a Moscow born pianist, celebrates her 14th solo appearance at Carnegie Hall in 2014, with a holiday concert. Katya performs internationally and is the only female solo pianist to have performed in Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern auditorium, a record 14 times.
Byron Duckwall who produced and arranged “A Classical Holiday” is a concert cellist and conductor who has performed extensively worldwide. This is his third album with Katya. He is also a leading authority on the Dounis Method, a powerful and completely natural approach to string playing and he gives masterclasses internationally. He is publishing “The Dounis Method,” featuring the manuscripts of George Neikrug, the world’s foremost authority on Dounis.
On the arrangements
Take a fresh listen to your favorite holiday melodies! A Classical Holiday’s sophisticated renditions combine the virtuosity of Liszt with the delights of the holiday season. Arrangements of Byron Duckwall, Myra Hess, Stephen Hough and Mikhail Pletnev are featured in holiday favorites, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, Richard Rodger’s My Favorite Things, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker as well as Once in Royal David’s City, Coventry, Wexford and Star Carols. A Classical Holiday celebrates the poignance, beauty and sheer joy of the holidays and is delicately wrapped and deftly delivered in the loving hands and distinguished artistry of Katya Grineva.