Randol Alan Bass: The Night Before Christmas: Blasorchester

This magical piece is the quintessential setting for the Christmas holiday’s most treasured poem. The Night Before Christmas, originally commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra, includes numerous soloists and sparkling orchestration in this original and cinematic score that musically stages the poem from beginning to end. The reading of the poem fits seamlessly into this remarkable composition that is certain to become a lasting audience and ensemble tradition!