John Williams / Boston Pops Orchestra – Joy To The World (CDr, Album, Sony Classical SK 48232)

Why This CD Matters
John Williams leads the Boston Pops through a holiday program that brings together traditional carols, orchestral favorites, and music from Home Alone. The Tanglewood Festival Chorus joins the orchestra on selected pieces, including “White Christmas” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” Robin Williams narrates “A Visit From Saint Nicholas,” adding a spoken-word performance to the seasonal program.

Collector Note
This 2011 US Sony Classical CDr, catalog number SK 48232, was manufactured by Amazon.com. Its 13-track program includes three Home Alone selections: “Somewhere In My Memory,” “Holiday Flight,” and “Star Of Bethlehem.” The disc also features a Christmas carol medley and a sing-along medley to close the program.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CDr, Album
Label: Sony Classical – SK 48232
Country: US
Released: 2011
Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Romantic, Holiday

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
A Christmas Festival: Joy To The World ● Deck The Halls ● God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen ● Good King Wenceslas ● Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ● The First Noël ● Silent Night ● Jingle Bells ● O Come, All Ye Faithful 9:27
A Visit From Saint Nicholas ('Twas The Night Before Christmas) 3:49
White Christmas 4:04
March Of The Toys (Babes In Toyland) 3:44
Somewhere In My Memory (Home Alone) 3:46
Holiday Flight (Home Alone) 1:06
A Christmas Bouquet: We'll Dress The House ● The Star Carol ● Nigh Bethlehem ● Jesu Parvule ● This Is Christmas 10:34
Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers 4:25
Star Of Bethlehem (Home Alone) 3:25
Christmas Night Medley: O Tannenbaum ● I Go To Bethlehem ● Still, Still, Still ● From Heaven Above To Earth I Come ● Foom, Foom, Foom ● O How Joyfully ● O Holy Night 9:14
We Wish You A Merry Christmas 1:55
Sleigh Ride 2:52
A Merry Little Sing-Along: Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer ● Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ● Let It Snow ● The Christmas Song ● Winter Wonderland ● Jingle Bells 7:38

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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