Carol of the Bells (Shchedryk) arr. George Winston - Josh Layne, harp

Shchedryk is a traditional Ukrainian song about a swallow welcoming in the new year (in the spring) and singing of the bounty that is to come.
The Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych wrote a famous arrangement of Shchedryk, to which later English words words were added and it became known in many countries as "Carol of the Bells".
I'm playing an arrangement by George Winston, originally recorded on piano as part of his 1982 album "December".
Here's the sheet music I'm using (note that this is an affiliate link - I will get a small percentage if you purchase the music using this link): www.sheetmusic...
It's also playable (with a few adaptations) on a 36+ string lever harp. Look for a Harp Tuesday episode on it soon!
Hope you enjoy and all the best to you in the coming year!
Josh
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[@jeannieb.]

Wow!! Just Wow!! What an amazing job Josh!! Thank you for sharing this gorgeous piece!!❤

[@AriD2385]

Love that you translated Winston's arrangement to the harp. Merry Christmas!

[@annabelbrown9628]

Amazing, what coordination, and flying fingers! 🎉

[@Maris-W]

Always one of my favorites. Great sweater, by the way.

[@mikesoule1352]

Sooo pretty. George Winston is genius, and Mr. Layne showcases him perfectly! 🎶🎵🎶

[@Jaraqqeh]

What a wonderful tune! Very well performed, bravo! 🌞

[@asmithmdskate]

I love all your versions - but this one especially sounds to me of the icicles rapidly melting and the icy stream waters flowing under the frozen surface. Thank you!

[@HopeLouise]

Thank you for the beautiful Christmas gift. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Josh. 💜

[@JoshLayne]

Thanks Hope, you too!

[@wendylie6619]

Really nice sounds ❤

[@maanaimak]

🥹💓thank you that is beautiful! I feel so rich that since this year I own a Harp ! Never thought it, but it really is my souls instrument.

[@thedulcimer]

Absolutely stunning! This has always been my favorite version of this song and to hear you play this so perfectly on the harp...just wow! I know George Winston would be proud! May he rest in peace.

[@emi-sings]

So beautiful!!!👏👏👏 It's so magical!🎶🎶🎶

[@nancimoll9901]

what a beautiful arrangement....a pleasure to listen to. I also have this album and remember this piece of his.

[@kristinewarmhold]

Beautiful! Merry Christmas 🤗

[@connieLo87365]

Beautiful. Love the woven texture of this Christmas cloth.

[@leannmarshall28]

Magical. Thank you!

[@Denise-SA]

Absolutely stunning! ❤️

[@Denise-SA]

Magical .... thank you

[@Micky_and_harp]

Mesmerising!

[@tymbis]

I really like this arrangement uwu

[@SusanGraham-s9u]

Yes, mesmerizing, and with your ‘silver’ smooth scales even more so. What magical sparkle you add to end of this year!

[@TamarSWalker7]

Lovely!

[@arvandtiv3937]

Merry Christmas and happy new year dear Josh!

[@elviremol7]

Prachtig!🌹
Dank! 🌟

[@VanessaKasper-z6o]

Wahnsinn❤

[@kayem-99]

😮