[Easy Listening] Bobby Schnitzer & Bruce Kurnow - Christmas Harp & Flutes (2016) (3CD) [FLAC]

Bobby Schnitzer & Bruce Kurnow - Christmas Harp & Flutes (2016) (3CD)
| FLAC (Tracks+Cue) | 767MB | Celtic, Easy Listening, Instrumental |

Christmas Harp & Flutes is a gentle and elegant three-disc instrumental collection that reimagines holiday classics through the serene voices of the harp and flute. Performed by Bobby Schnitzer and Bruce Kurnow, the album brings together Celtic-inspired arrangements and easy listening sensibilities to offer a calming, contemplative atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.

Discs 1 and 2 focus on the harp, showcasing its ability to convey both delicate intricacies and emotional depth. Tracks like “Carol of the Bells” and “Silent Night” shimmer with crystalline clarity, while “Coventry Carol” and “What Child Is This?” exude a soft, nostalgic warmth. The selections range from joyful renditions like “Joy to the World” and “Jingle Bells,” to meditative pieces such as “In the Bleak Midwinter” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” The harp’s tone lends a sacred, almost ethereal quality to each carol, making them feel both timeless and intimate.

Disc 3 shifts the focus to flutes, offering a different yet complementary auditory experience. The wooden tones and breathy textures of the flute create a pastoral, wintry landscape that feels ancient and soulful. The “Traditional Peruvian Melody” adds a global touch, while “First Flute Song” and “Yulpols” explore more ambient and contemporary directions. Extended renditions such as “Coventry Carol” and “We Three Kings” invite deep listening, as their layered melodies unfold slowly and gracefully.

Together, the three discs form a rich, peaceful journey through beloved holiday music. Ideal for quiet evenings, reflection, or simply adding a touch of grace to your seasonal surroundings, Christmas Harp & Flutes is a standout instrumental collection for those who appreciate the understated beauty of traditional sounds.

Tracklist:
DISC 1 - Harp
01 - Carol Of The Bells ...03:15
02 - Deck The Halls ...04:22
03 - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ...04:38
04 - The Holly And The Ivy ...04:39
05 - O Christmas Tree ...04:41
06 - Silent Night ...04:59
07 - Coventry Carol ...04:05
08 - In The Bleak Mid Winter ...03:35
09 - Joy To The World ...03:42
10 - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ...04:40
11 - A Christmas Lullaby ...04:52
12 - What Child Is This? ...06:19

DISC 2 - Harp
01 - The First Noël ...04:30
02 - Greensleeves ...02:59
03 - Ave Maria ...03:16
04 - Away In A Manger ...02:56
05 - O Holy Night ...03:45
06 - Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella ...03:11
07 - Good King Wenceslas ...02:45
08 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ...03:39
09 - I Wonder As I Wander ...03:13
10 - Jingle Bells ...04:34
11 - O Come All Ye Faithful ...02:13
12 - We Three Kings ...04:32
13 - Still, Still, Still ...03:15

DISC 3 - Flutes
01 - Coventry Carol ...07:40
02 - Heron Carol ...04:45
03 - What Child Is This? ...02:30
04 - We Three Kings ...06:48
05 - Traditional Peruvian Melody ...04:56
06 - Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella ...06:21
07 - Silent Night ...05:29
08 - O Come, O Come Emmanuel ...06:00
09 - Yulpols ...06:17
10 - In The Bleak Midwinter ...04:20
11 - First Flute Song ...05:53
12 - As With Gladness ...05:39

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