Sara Botkin
An Angel's Christmas
© 2003 Sara Botkin (880767000921)
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Divine carols sung by a heavenly voice often compared to Charlotte Church. One voice becomes a choir of angels through multi-tracking technology in innovative arrangements from Botkin to Bach. If you love voice and harp, this is a Christmas Eve MUST.
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- 1 Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming
- 2 Ding Dong! Merrily on High
- 3 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
- 4 What Child is This?
- 5 The Little Drummer Boy
- 6 Gesu Bambino
- 7 There Is No Rose
- 8 Balulalow
- 9 Adam Lay I-Bounden
- 10 Coventry Carol
- 11 The Holly and the Ivy
- 12 Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
- 13 Carol of the Bells
- 14 Mary, Did You Know?
- 15 The Lamb
- 16 Maria Wiegenlied
- 17 Of the Father's Love Begotten
- 18 O Holy Night
- 19 In Dulci Jubilo
- 20 Pachelbel's Canon
- 21 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
- 22 Silent Night
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"An Angel's Christmas is one of those discs that doesn't come along often enough...Sara can hit all levels on the vocal scale, and she can appeal to pop music fans as well as operatic lovers. A wonderful CD that will be a treasure for many Christmases to come."
- www.musicdish.com
"There are no other voices on this CD but Sara's...think that is really no big deal? You would swear at times that there is a boy choir in the background...sounds as though it was recorded in a small intimate theater on a beautiful, crisp snow covered December evening. Sets the mood for almost any holiday gathering."
- www.rikksrevues.com
"Ethereal, expansive, full-bodied ether...classical with a new age feel...[and a] vibrant impetuousness that bespeaks a desire to break the bonds of 'pure' classical music."
- www.christmasreviews.com
"Sara Botkin wowed us...a delightful mix of 22 tracks that display Sara's skills as a singer and pianist. Harpist Anne-Marguerite Michaud provides heavenly accompaniment."
- Pittsburgh Magazine
"Enya meets Father Christmas, in a good way...an attractive group of arrangements for voices and harp."
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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The Many Voices of Sara Botkin
From soaring high notes to mellow bass tones, from operatic singing to the serene sound of a boy choir, all of the voices on An Angel's Christmas are Sara Botkin's. Through multi-tracking technology, Ms. Botkin creates expansive choirs and harmonious duets using only her own voice. Her imaginative renditions of beloved Christmas songs tenderly reflect the glory, peace, and joy of the season.
A musician since age three, Ms. Botkin studied piano and voice at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. She attended New York University and graduated from the University of Virginia with Highest Distinction earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.
As a choral singer in New York City, Ms. Botkin performed with some of the nation's finest ensembles in the city's most famous venues including Carnegie Hall, St. John the Divine, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and the State Theater at Lincoln Center. She was an original member of the 10-voice a cappella group "The Douglas Frank Chorale," which in 2001 won the CARA award for Best Classical Album.
In New York Ms. Botkin worked for AON Corporation in the World Trade Center. A survivor of the September 11 attacks, she relocated to her hometown of Pittsburgh and joined the investment advisory firm of Smith Barney where she is a Certified Financial Planner(tm) practitioner and Vice President of Wealth Management. Ms. Botkin continues her musical pursuits through her position as soprano soloist at Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh and through recordings like this one.
Helping to create the ethereal mood for An Angel's Christmas is Pittsburgh Symphony harpist Anne-Marguerite Michaud. The Juilliard graduate was principal harp of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra for six years joining the Pittsburgh Symphony in 1988. She has performed solo in Washington DC, New York City, Pennsylvania and New England, and internationally in Puerto Rico, Canada, Germany and Italy, including a 1982 performance in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. In addition to performing, Ms. Michaud is a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, Grove City College and the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC. Summit Records has released two recordings by Ms. Michaud: A Touch of Elegance and The Children's Hour: Harpworks for the Imagination. A recording of works by C. Alexander Peloquin is set for release in 2004 on the G.I.A. label.
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An Angel's Christmas
author: Cynthia ShawPurchased this recording to give to my step-father for Christmas. He just loved it and couldn't stop playing the recording. He was so happy. Sara sounds great with her light, lyric soprano. The arrangements are lovely with harp and a truly ethereal quality permeates the whole recording. I would definitely recommend it!
Wow!
author: Lois GBeautiful voices - all hers! Amazing holiday music. Initially just wanted to lend support to fellow Aon person as I'm not keen on classical sound, but this CD makes the average person really appreciate a trained voice! What talent.
Angels envy her voice
author: LindyBetter than Sarah Brightman, Sara Botkin can do it all, as proven on her CDs. Her voice brings to mind the purity of a young Charlotte Church, but with the maturity of Beverly Sills at her prime. Her CDs bring tears to the eye, hope to the heart and joy for the sheer pleasure of listening to her sing. Angels in heaven sing no better; no matter what their range! A Merrier Christmas will be had by all if its celebration includes this CD.
A Beautiful Christmas CD
author: Bob SAn Angel's Christmas made our home especially warm and beautiful this year. It is refreshing to hear some familiar music done in a new and beautiful way, and to be introduced to several musical rarities that have now become some of our new Christmas favorites. Sara's voice is simply angelic!
Inspired and rare
author: Joe IntiliAn effort this inspired and beautiful is a rare thing. Ms. Botkin's talents are obvious, but this CD goes beyond a demonstration of musical ability. It's an inspired tour de force of the kind that surprises all, including, I suspect, Ms. Botkin herself.
Truly angelic--loved it.
author: Joanwe loved this cd--puts you in the mood for Christmas.
Wonderful!
author: CarolThis CD is truly the spirit of Christmas. Sara's voice is operatic and the harp accompaniment gives the music a celestial quality. Each segment is simple, elegant, and very well done. I, too, heard it first on KDKA radio and am so happy that I did. I'll enjoy this CD for many years.
- author: Nancy Reynolds
An Angel's Christmas is the most beautiful holiday CD I have ever heard. My choir director loved it and was so impressed with the range of Sara's voice. Thanksgiving day I heard Sara on KDKA Pittsburg and the Holly & the Ivy being my favorite prompted me to order immediately. I have a desire for more music from Sara Botkin. Thank you.
The voice of an Angel
author: Hazel BoldyI also heard Sara's voice for the first time as she was interviewed on KDKA. I just had to buy it. The CD is so well named. A great CD to enjoy at Christmas time and for years to come.
Absolutely Beautiful
author: David Mittelberg, Jr.I heard some of the music off this CD on a local Pittsburgh radio station. Upon hearing it I knew I had to have this and found it online and purchased and that was not a mistake. This has to be hands down some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Pachelbel's Canon has to be the prettiest piece of music I've heard in a long time. If you are on the hunt for some perfect Christmas music pick this up. You won't be sorry!
What beautiful music!
author: Sally WrightSara Botkin has such a beautiful voice and what a range! She needs to get out of the financial world and into singing full-time. Her multi-track recording is awesome. You won't go wrong buying this CD.
One of the best Christmas CD's ever made.
author: Lee BelcherThe multi-track recording of Sara Botkin's voice is some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. I collect Christmas music, and this CD is one of the very best ever made. Anyone hearing this CD will love it!