Christmas Symphony II is an album by Mannheim Steamroller, featuring the Czech Philharmonic.[1] It was released in October 2013 only through Target.[2]

Christmas Symphony II
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 2013 (2013)
Recorded1984, 1988, 1995, and 2001, and orchestra overdubs in 2013
GenreChristmas
Length48:38

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Carol of the Bells"Mykola Leontovych3:56
2."Veni Veni (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)"Traditional4:21
3."Away in a Manger"James Ramsey Murray3:25
4."Joy to the World"George Frideric Handel3:42
5."Christmas Lullaby"Chip Davis4:07
6."Hallelujah"Handel4:33
7."Do You Hear What I Hear?"Gloria Shayne4:07
8."Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming"Traditional2:26
9."Traditions of Christmas"Davis3:38
10."Good King Wenceslas"Traditional3:34
11."We Three Kings"John Hopkins4:01
12."Patapan / Fum, Fum, Fum Medley"Bernard de la Monnoye / Traditional2:46
13."Auld Lang Syne"Robert Burns3:42
Total length:48:38

Personnel

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  • Chip Davis - Arranger, Composer, Cover Design, Creation, Drums, Executive Producer, Liner Notes, Main Personnel, Programming, Recorder
  • Arnie Roth - Conductor, Orchestral Arrangements, Producer
  • Brian Ackley - Mixing
  • Cambridge Singers - Featured Artist
  • Ron Cooley - Acoustic guitar, Lute
  • Cenda Kotzmann - Assistant Engineer
  • Chris Szuberla - Programming
  • Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - Featured Artist
  • Dave Cwirko - Mastering
  • Eric Roth - Associate Producer, Orchestral Arrangements, Programming
  • Jackson Berkey - Harpsichord, Piano
  • Jeff Handley - Percussion, Timpani
  • Jerry Blackstone - Director
  • John Rutter - Director
  • Mat Prock - Programming, Engineer
  • Michael Hradisky - Assistant Engineer
  • Michael Keefe - Harpsichord, Piano
  • Petr Pycha - Contractor, Recording Manager
  • Roxanne Layton - Recorder
  • Tom Sharpe - Drums
  • University of Michigan Men's Glee Club - Featured Artist

References

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  1. ^ Book, Ryan (October 25, 2013). "Back of The Billboards: 'Christmas Symphony II' by Mannheim Steamroller". Music Times.
  2. ^ "Christmas Symphony II". Mannheim Steamroller Official Site.
  3. ^ "Mannheim Steamroller, The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra – Christmas Symphony II". Discogs.
  4. ^ Collar, Matt. "Christmas Symphony II Review". AllMusic.