Re: Recording of Souza's Carol Cycle

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> My choir did this about six or seven years ago and
> I've been looking for a recording ever since.  (But
> alas, I'm ashamed to say that I don't remember if the
> composer's name is "Souza" or "de Souza"...)Does
> anyone know if this has been recorded, and if so, on
> what label and where it might be available?
> Thanks -
> Margaret Bloebaum

Are you referring to Conrad Susa's "Carols & Lullabys: Christmas in the
Southwest"?  It calls for guitar, marimba, harp, percussion and is sung
(written anyway) primarily in Spanish of assorted dialects.  If that's the
one, The Bel Canto Company of Greensboro, NC has recorded it on their CD
"Silent Night".

Conrad Susa also wrote another cycle of carols that is more of a medley
called "A Christmas Garland" which calls for brass.  Bel Canto has recorded
that as well on their CD "What Sweeter Music".

This year we're also performing Susa's "Three Mystical Carols".

Go to www.greensboro.com/belcanto for more information if you're interested.

Chris Maj
Administrative & Marketing
Bel Canto Company
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