An Alison Krause Christmas | Eastern NC Now

Alison Krause is one of the most talented performers of our time. It's time for Allison, and a host of assorted talented musicians, such as Yo-Yo Ma to take their turn in our Yuletide section.

ENCNow
   Alison Krause is one of the most talented performers of our time. It's time for her to have her turn in our Yuletide section.

   For many, who really know me, you know that I love good music, and will not tolerate the bad that tends to prevail among those who only listen to what is popular - i.e. pop music - which drives what is promoted in the music business. Long I have asked, who will be the next Eric Clapton, the new Jimi Hendrix, the next Duane Allman, the new Stevie Ray Vaughn? For many decades, there has been no one, until of recent ... Alison Krause and Union Station (with an emphasis on Union Station).

HbAD0

   On these two Christmas carols, we have Allison and Yo-Yo Ma, who is, arguably, one of the great cellist that has ever lived. Please enjoy.

Alison Krause and Yo-Yo Ma perform Wexford Carol: Below.



Alison Krause when she was so very young performing a beautiful rendition of The Beatle's "I Will", featuring Mark O'Connor and a few young members of Union Station: Below.



    Publisher's note: If you are really in the Christmas spirit, or just in the need for more, please click here to access all of the holiday spirit in melody and narrative that BCN can harness and offer for this Yuletide Season.
Go Back


Leave a Guest Comment

Your Name or Alias
Your Email Address ( your email address will not be published )
Enter Your Comment ( text only please )



Comment

( December 5th, 2019 @ 8:48 am )
 
This blend of her beautiful voice with Yo-Yo Ma and his cello along with some other unique instruments that build toward the end is captivating! My new favorite. Hey that's a song too.



The Turnage Theater will cease operations December 17th Local News & Expression, Holiday Spirit, Regional Spirit, The Region Sarah McLachlan steps into the Yuletide Spirit with "River"


HbAD1

Latest The Region

The great misnomer for non Christians that the day Jesus Christ was executed by occupying Romans, celebrated by Christians as "Good" Friday, must be a paradox of ominous proportions.
A North Carolina State Senate race is heading for a recount after the two pro-Trump Republicans come down to a two vote margin.
This is simply a failure of will, and we are here to help impose that will today, so that to me is the simple punchline," said State Treasurer Brad Briner. "I appreciate the leaders of Rocky Mount being here, but we need to get to a place where there is the will to fix a very, very serious problem.”
Our office is monitoring the likelihood of severe weather across Eastern NC for tomorrow. Forecast details for Beaufort County include:
This morning’s update included minor adjustments to snow accumulations, with Beaufort County forecasted to receive between 8 and 12 inches.
This afternoon’s update continues to indicate “Major Impacts” (Dangerous driving conditions, closures, disruptions with normal daily activities, etc.) from this weekend’s winter weather with Beaufort County currently forecasted to receive 10 and 14 inches of snow.
While this afternoon’s update once again included increased probabilities of moderate to major impacts, it will likely be tomorrow before we receive specific accumulation details.
Our probability for experiencing “Moderate Impacts” (hazardous driving conditions, closures, disruptions with normal daily activities, etc.) increased to between 60 and 80% with this morning’s update
Our office continues to monitor the forecasted potential of another round of winter weather for this Saturday and Sunday.

HbAD2

This afternoon’s update continues to shift winter weather impacts further west and north, with Beaufort County now forecasted to receive less than 1/8 of an inch of accumulating ice from freezing rain, and little to no measurable snow.
Today's weather updates have suggested slightly warmer temperatures for our area than was previously forecasted, which is shifting significant snow and freezing rain accumulations further west and north.
Like many of you, our office has been monitoring the potential for impactful winter weather this weekend. Current forecast details for Beaufort County include:
A federal judge will not issue an injunction blocking local Watauga County election districts created by the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly.
The FBI has captured Alejandro “Alex” Rosales Castillo, who is on the 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list and wanted in connection with a 2016 murder in Charlotte.
A major redevelopment project planned in Morehead City has been scrapped following strong public opposition over the use of eminent domain.
The Christmas Story is told best through the voice of the Apostle Luke. Hallelujah, The Christ Child is born!
I found these (Piano) guys, when I was searching for Christmas Carols, specifically "Carol of the Bells".
Sarah McLachlan has always been a guilty pleasure of mine. As an impassioned "rocker," with somewhat of a sentimental streak, I have always dug talented balladeers, especially the females.

HbAD3

 
 
Back to Top