John Morris Russell

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra & John Morris Russell – JOY! (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 39:11 minutes | 755 MB | Genre: Classical Crossover, Easy Listening, Christmas
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The Cincinnati Pops announced the release of its newest recording, JOY!, led by Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell. JOY! will feature recordings of live performances from the Orchestra’s popular Holiday Pops programs, including a diverse and eclectic collection of favorite holiday classics in new arrangements. The latest release will include a new recording of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s “Christmas Overture,” which is complemented with creative new takes on traditional melodies like “Silent Night” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” folk tunes like “Mis zeh Hidlik” and “The Ukrainian Bell Carol,” as well as contemporary songs like “Blue Christmas” featuring singer and trombonist Aubrey Logan.

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Cincinnati Pops Orchestra & John Morris Russell – Voyage (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:04:33 minutes | 1,13 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Fanfare Cincinnati

The first studio recording made at Cincinnati Music Hall following a major renovation draws inspiration from the stars and includes the world premiere recording of the title track by Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino. His composition, Voyage, was co-commissioned by the Cincinnati Pops and the National Symphony Orchestra and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing and the historic “giant leap for mankind.”

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