The Gift of the Magi
(2003, Bird Avenue Publishing, ASCAP)
"The Gift of the Magi" story by O.Henry, original score by Michael Smith,
conceived and commissioned by Judith Svalander for the Judith Svalander
Concert Dancers.
Musical score and compact disc were created for the Judith Svlander-Greg Begley
Americana BalletŠ of the same name which premiered at the Raue Center for the
Arts, Nov. 2001
Read O. Henry's short story
The Gift of the Magi.
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Songlist:
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Instrumental: We Three Kings (John H. Hopkins) |
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Naraion I |
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Instrumental: I Wish Someone Would Take Me Dancing |
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Song: Nineteen and Five |
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Song: Gotta Like A Guy |
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Song: Long-haired Woman |
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Song: Madame Sofronie |
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Instrumental: Troika Ride |
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Song: Pawnbroker's Lullaby |
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Song: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
(Kenry Longfellow/ J. Baptiste Calkin) |
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Song: The Magi |
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Narration II |
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Finale Song: On Our Own |
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Instrumental: Silent Night
(Joseph Mohr/ Franz Gruber) |
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Song: A Wanderer Am I (Christmas Ballad) |
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- Musical Personnel
- Jamie O'Reilly: Vocals
Michael Smith: Vocals, Guitars, Narrator
Pat FLeming: Guitars
Miriam Sturm: Violin
Bob Weber: Cello
Katrina Anne O'Reilly: Piano, Vocals
Al Ehrich: Double Bass
Anne Hills: Guest Vocalist
- Production Personnel:
- Executive Producer: Judith Svalander
Producer, Co-Creator: Jamie O'Reilly, J. O'Reilly Productions
Composer/ Musical Arranger: Michael Smith
Creative Consultants: Pat Fleming, Miriam Sturm, Anne Hills
Recorded in 2003, Dr. Caw Recording, Craig Williams, Engineer
CD produced by Jamie O'Reilly, J. O'Reilly Productions
- Design:
- Compact Disc Graphic Desing: Grace Amandes Gaceta and Colm O'Reilly
Logo: Colm O'Reilly
J. O'Reilly Logo: Roger Lueras
Cover Photo ŠIwona Biederman Photography
Cover Painting "Lilith" by Dante Rosetti
Additionl Photography: Susan Berg, Robin F. Pendergrast
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