Mario Frangoulis - Tales Of Christmas '2015

Tracks list

Tracklist:

01. Jingle Bells (02:13)
02. All Creatures Of Our God And King (Feat. George Perris, Julie Zorrilla,
Jorge Calandrelli & The Little Musicians Choir) (04:49)
03. Nature Boy (03:57)
04. Christmas Mornings (04:30)
05. White Christmas (03:02)
06. Smile (Feat. Jorge Calandrelli) (04:03)
07. What Child Is This (03:10)
08. Ill Be Home For Christmas (02:56)
09. Carpe Diem (Feat. Sarah Brightman) (03:56)
10. Panis Angelicus (03:27)
11. Ave Maria (04:30)
12. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Feat. Marilyn Horne) (04:30)

 ReviewNamed Best Male Classical Crossover Artist to kick off the decade,
globally acclaimed classical vocalist Mario Frangoulis has responded to his fans
annual plea for a holiday album with the release of a captivating holiday
collection of songs, Tales Of Christmas. The 12 track album, available beginning
October 30th, weaves together stirring classics and unique contemporary
interpretations, lush orchestral pieces and thoughtful piano-voice ballads, all
backed by an international ensemble enhancing Marios spirited vocal presence and
astonishing range.

Working in collaboration with 6-time Grammy winning maestro Jorge Calandrell
(Placido Domingo, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga), Tales
of Christmas arrives as an inspiring collection of songs that tell a true tale
of what the holiday season is all аbout: compassion, family, courage, joy,
and the power of love. Other partners on the project include the Philharmonia
Orchestra of London, acknowledged as the UKs foremost musical pioneer, and the
iconic Abbey Road Studios where the album was recorded. Tales Of Christmas also
delivers three incredible duets that complement the full range of Marios vocal
capabilities: All Creatures of Our God and King featuring international artists
George Perris, Julie Zorrilla and The Little Musicians Choir; world-famous
soprano Sarah Brightman (the original Christine in Phantom of the Opera) on
Carpe Diem, and legendary 4-time Grammy winning mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne on
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Known the world-over for his refined
vocal interpretations and instinctive ability to fuse the classical and
contemporary, Mario introduces flawless vocal renditions of songs that range
from classics such as the above-mentioned Jingle Bells and Ill Be

Home for Christmas to Ave Maria and Panis Angelicus to Richard Marxs Christmas
Mornings and Charlie Chaplins masterpiece, Smile – all representing
Marios favorite Tales of Christmas to share with his listening audiences all
over the world.

A true labor of love that showcases the distinctive talents of all involved,
Tales of Christmas creative journey began more than two years ago, with fans
propelling Mario towards the idea of making a spiritual Christmas album for some
time. After releasing more than 15 personal albums with millions of sales
worldwide, (and topping the Classical Crossover charts with Andrea Bocelli and
Josh Groban), Frangoulis teamed up with maestro and producer Jorge Calandrelli
to embark on the artistic design of the album and create a lasting,
holiday-themed album destined to cap every perennial collection.

The result of this thoughtful collaboration is a true holiday feast for the
heart and ears, elegantly in sync with Marios multitude of artistic
accomplishments throughout his incredible career. Frangoulis fans have long been
aware of his diverse and far-reaching talent – from playing Marius in
(cast by Sir Cameron Mackintosh) and Raoul in Phantom of the Opera (cast by Sir
Andrew Lloyd Webber) to the role of Tony in West Side Story at Milans Teatro a
la Scala. From winning the Maria Callas and Pavarotti competitions to performing
with world-renowned orchestras including the Boston Pops, Chicago Symphony,
Dallas Symphony, Tokyo Philharmonic, Novaya Opera of Moscow, and the
Philharmonia Orchestra of London; and from airing 3 public television specials:
Sometimes I Dream (2003), Music of the Night (2009), and Mario Frangoulis Live
With The Boston Pops (2013) to playing the role of Alfred Drake in the film
DeLovely alongside Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd.

Marios accomplishments however, go way beyond acting and singing. He is known
the world over for his humanitarian work and commitment to children; and in his
role as Global Ambassador for the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished
Americans (www.horatioalger.org) a key sponsor of the project, Mario is donating
a portion of his artists proceeds from Tales of Christmas to the Associations
scholarship fund for high- risk, high-potential children in the USA and Canada.

Tales of Christmas will enthrall listeners. With maestro Calandrellis masterful
arrangements and Marios magnificent voice, Tales of Christmas will be a welcome,
surprising, and timeless addition to everyones holiday music canon!

Tales of Christmas released globally on October 30, 2015 is available in outlets
throughout the US and Canada on BeautifulThings Productions LTD, distributed by
BDG/RED Distribution, LLC (a division of SONY Music Entertainment).

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