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Harp, violin, and flute join to create holiday music that is gentle and rapturous. Glissandi (Deborah Braun on harp, her husband David on violin, and Doug Miller on various flutes) is a tight-knit, professional ensemble that plays with fine musicianship and emotive depth. On Peace, Glissandi conveys a light touch; this is the tasteful music that you put on your audio system when you want to impress dinner guests or just really need to unwind and relax before a blazing fire after a tense day.

Glissandi smartly opens the 21 selections with Huron Carol; the three instruments nicely convey the fragile and darkly mysterious air that pervades the beautiful tune. Other album favorites include the slow-paced Silent Night with its deep-throated flute melody line within a winning harp framework, and The Holly and the Ivy, where the flute and violin sweetly trade the melody back and forth.

On Peace, Glissandi's arrangements are simple, serene, and sophisticated, and the seasonal package presents itself as a well-crafted delight. If you enjoy intimate chamber music for the holidays, embrace Glissandi.

--Carol Swanson
(Reviewed in 2007)

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From the liner notes:

Deborah Braun: harp
David Braun: violin
Doug Miller: flute, piccolo, alto flute, recorders, bamboo flute, Irish flute

Glissandi is a Niagara based trio who have performed together for over twelve years in Canada and the UK. They are featured regularly in Niagara's top venues and finest wineries. They each enjoy active musical careers and are members of the Niagara Symphony.

Glissandi wishes you a peaceful and joyous holiday season.

Recorded at: Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Produced: Doug Miller

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