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Christmas Bells

More carillon bells from the National Carillon in Canberra, Australia played by Joan Chia.

Joan Chia carillon
William Garnet James composer

Artist

Photograph of Joan Chia

Joan Chia

Joan Chia is the carillonist at the National Carillon in Canberra.

Track Listing

  1. Christmas bells peal (Traditional)
  2. The Silver Stars are in the Sky William Garnet James
  3. The Three Drovers William Garnet James
  4. In Dulci Jubilo (Traditional)
  5. The Cradle Song (Traditional)
  6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Traditional)
  7. Ill est ne (Traditional)
  8. Come all ye Shepherds (Traditional)
  9. O Come all ye Faithful (Traditional)
  10. Deck the Halls (Traditional)
  11. Good King Wenceslas (Traditional)

Performers

Composer

Photograph of William Garnet James

William Garnet James

Composer William Garnet James was the first federal director of the ABC (1931-1957) and it was during his tenure that orchestras were formed in each state.

Where to listen

Christmas Bells is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.

Christmas Bells is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.

Product details

Catalogue number
MD 3429
List price
$10.00 AUD
Release date
Musical work
copyright
© 2017 Move Records
Sound recording
copyright
℗ 2017 Move Records
Category
Christmas
Barcode
EAN 9314574342925

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