by Charles McKay | Dec 23, 2016 | Song of the Day
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I had to close my second week with “Auld Lang Syne” as only Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians could do it, with The Lombardo Trio on vocals. Talk about nostalgic—the memories come flooding back! I dedicate this one to my six siblings, Sandra, Jim,...
by Charles McKay | Dec 22, 2016 | Song of the Day
No better way for getting in the mood for the holidays! This recording takes me back to my earliest memories. It was made in 1946 but it was still very much played in the McKay household at Christmas time in the mid to late 50’s and through the 60’s. As much as I...
by Charles McKay | Dec 21, 2016 | Song of the Day
When I knew I was going to offer a week of holiday music, it was a no brainer that one day would be devoted to Robert Shaw. While at Carnegie Hall, I ran the Professional Training Workshops that included Shaw’s Choral workshops. From 1992 to 1998, for one week each...
by Charles McKay | Dec 20, 2016 | Song of the Day
I’m offering a full recording today, Gloria, Gloria. It was recorded June 1987 in the Gorard College Chapel, Philadelphia and features soprano Benita Valente, The Philadelphia Singers and Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia with Michael Korn...
by Charles McKay | Dec 19, 2016 | Song of the Day
I’m back for a week of holiday music. First up, Leontyne Price with the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Herbert von Karajan from 1960 (it was released Jan 1, 1961). The CD is titled Christmas. It is Price at her prime and her best and in the hands of Karajan with...
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