CAROL OF THE BELLS Live: Epic Orchestra Piano Version | Performed by Composer Jennifer Thomas

This is a live performance of Jennifer Thomas' epic cover arrangement of "Carol of the Bells" (Ukranian Carol). Performed at Benaroya Hall in Seattle with the Ensign Symphony and Chorus with guest Pianist/Composer of the arrangement, Jennifer Thomas at the piano.

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Nov 25, 2022 UPDATE:
I recently recorded choir for my upcoming album, and at the end of the session we made time to record choir for this rendition of "Carol of the Bells", so I'm very pleased to let you know that I FINALLY have a studio recording of this version up on all of my streaming platforms:

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"Ukrainian Carol" music originally by Mykola Leontovych
This version arranged and performed by Jennifer Thomas
Orchestrations by Glen Gabriel
Choral arrangements by Sheila Bateman

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[МарияПостевка-бс]

Many people unknown that this melody is from Ucraine. It wrote Mykola Leontovich. In original "Shedrik".

[vitavita]

This melody was originally written by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych, and named «Shchedryk». Very beautiful folk song, you should listen to.🇺🇦

[jenniferthomas]

Thank you everyone for your kind words! This was so much fun to perform live, especially with the choir (since my studio album version doesn't have choir). Carol of the Bells has been one of my favorite carols for a long time - and I loved "sprucing" it up with Vivaldi's "Winter", as well as giving it a little of my signature epic sound. You guys are great and thank you so much for the love and support. ❤️ Merry Christmas!

[patsonsnowboy]

Christmas 2023 is approaching and I can’t wait to hear this song being played worldwide again 🙂❤

[jenniferthomas]

Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed this. ❤️🙏 When I posted this performance, never did I ever think it would get this many views (over 1.5 million as of 12/2021).
Was I aware that it was NOT a perfect performance? Absolutely. We did two back-to-back evening concerts, but only filmed one of the performances, this was the first night (I believe the 2nd night was better).
Was I aware of a few not-totally-in-sync with each other spots between the orchestra and myself? You bet.
But I am aware live performances are never perfect, and did I love performing this and want to share? Absolutely.

The beauty of a live performance is the energy you feel when you are there. And as a recording artist and composer who does a rare few live performances here and there, it always takes GREAT courage for me to overcome performance anxiety, fear of criticism, and judgment and just put my heart out there because THAT is why I do it. I do it to give a gift to the audience, to say "even though this isn't perfect, I'm not perfect, it is my gift to you." And my heart, my soul, and my face smile in this performance because of it.

Thank you for watching, and being here. And to those who randomly find my performance and don't take the time to do any research on who I am, here's just a few answers to random comments:
- "Why is the choir not singing more?" Answer: I am a pianist. I wrote this arrangement for the piano, not for choir. It was adapted for choir specifically for this concert, but it was meant to feature the piano.
- "Why so much of the red dress girl?" Because the woman in the red dress (me) was the featured soloist in this concert, I wrote the arrangement you are hearing, and I'm also performing it. (This is also my YouTube channel you are commenting on, not just some random user upload). This arrangement is from my album "Winter Symphony", and this specific concert debuted my music from this album.
Thanks!

Jennifer Thomas
Pianist, Violinist, Composer, Yamaha Recording Artist

[vladikhrystevych]

Beautiful version, thankful to Mr. Leontovich for creating Shedryk ("Carol of the Bells").

[amybobisink]

That was the single most amazing piano playing I have ever heard in my 51 years. I have goosebumps everywhere.

[TreeConway]

If your not moved by this Composition your heart is frozen

[edgarespindola]

IT'S THE PRETTIEST VERSION I´VE EVER HEARD...IT MADE ME CRY...BRIGTH!!!

[muffsmercury]

Sometimes I put my rock & roll records, CDs DVDs etc away to listen to something different and that's how I'm here now. I love this to no end. I envy the talent all those people have.

[ЄвгеніяТерлецька-пе]

Яке чудове аранжування та виконання! Дякую Вам!

[lora]

Дякую безмежно! Неймовірне виконання!
Душа мого народу співає вашими голосами
💛💙✌️

[ОльгаИвановна-эч]

Пісня - то душа народу, щирого українського народу 💙💛Талановита обробка Миколи Леонтовича, чудове виконання, голоси ніби дзвоники, неймовірно проникливо, до душі, слухаєш серцем та стає зрозумілим, чому український "Щедрик" чутно у багатьох країнах, на усіх континентах - це кожній людині ніби освітлює душу! 💙💛

[wandamanning]

One of the most beautiful versions of this Christmas song. Had to hear it to bring in the season. Thank you🎄

[april]

Ця пісня завжди буде займати особливе місце в серцях більшості, головне через те, що вона ідеальна

[MarissaRiveraReadAloudBooks]

Simply beautiful! Listening in December 2023!!

[larryb]

I really love this timeless old carol, and this arrangement is remarkable. Prayers for the people of Ukraine.

[rexdurrett]

How can you hear this, and not just absolutely love people and being alive ❤and peace ....
🙏 pray

[lyudmilakravets]

Яке щастя, що я це виконання почула !!! Неперевершено!

[oksanakarmelyuk]

Український "Щедрик" Миколи Леонтовича !!!! Геніальна народна композиція лунає у всьому світі Слава Україні і її ГЕРОЯМ !