Award-winning composer Georgia Shreve has released Spirit of Christmas, a long-awaited holiday album showcasing her original compositions and performed with the internationally renowned Czech National Symphony Orchestra. The album, decades in the making, features collaborations with celebrated tenor Richard Troxell, soprano Sarah Joy Miller, and conductor Steven Mercurio.
Shreve, known for her works premiered at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, infuses the album with lush orchestral arrangements and heartfelt storytelling. Spirit of Christmas aims to blend timeless melodies with the festive joy of the season, delivered through evocative performances.
The album highlights the talents of Troxell, praised for his lyric tenor roles in operas such as Madama Butterfly and Carmen, and Miller, whose soprano has been described as “vivacious and fearless” by The New York Times. Mercurio’s expertise, honed through collaborations with Andrea Bocelli and the Three Tenors, enhances the album’s rich orchestral sound.
Shreve’s Spirit of Christmas reflects her dedication to creating enduring holiday music, marking a personal and ambitious milestone in her career. Now available on major platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify, the album promises to become a seasonal classic for generations to come.
