category: instrumental Christmas / classical / gospel / easy listening

Album review:
Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Jonathan Burchfield has that rare combination of technique and passion that makes a true virtuoso. This classic recording of Christmas songs and classical pieces beautifully illustrates Burchfield's sublime artistry and defines him as one of the finest classical guitarists of our time.

CD Track Listing

  1. WE THREE KINGS (J.H. Hopkins) ~ LEYENDA (Albeniz) (5:38)
  2. O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM (L.H. Redner) ~ CLAIRE DE LUNE (Claude Debussy) (6:43)
  3. GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN (traditional) ~ FUGUE NO.16 IN G-MINOR (Bach) (3:29)
  4. I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY (Marks / Longfellow) (3:36)
  5. JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING (Bach) (2:32)
  6. AWAY IN A MANGER (J.E. Murray) ~ ROMANZA (Mozart) (4:29)
  7. WHAT CHILD IS THIS? (W.C. Dix) ~ MARIETTA (Tarrega) (3:55)
  8. JOY TO THE WORLD (Watts / Handel) ~ PRELUDE IN C-MINOR (Bach) (3:03)
  9. SILENT NIGHT (Mohr / Gruber) (4:24)
10. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH (traditional) ~ FUGUE NO.21 IN B-FLAT-MAJOR (Bach) (3:37)
11. IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR (Sears / Willis) ~ RECUERDOS DE LA ALHAMBRA (Tarrega) (4:54)
12. I WONDER AS I WONDER (traditional) ~ CAPRICHO ARABE (Tarrega) (5:55)

Total timing: 52:22

Label/No: BB-002

Release date: 2005