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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This is a LIVE performance of Jennifer Thomas' arrangement of "Carol of the Bells" from her Winter Symphony album (released 2015). This performance was December 2015 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, with the Ensign Symphony & Chorus. SCORE AVAILABLE for rental/contract use through contacting Jennifer via her website: jenniferthomasmusic.com/contact/
"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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[@user-yw4rf4rb8l]

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

[@tricksterju1772]

Ukraine *

[@user-yw4rf4rb8l]

Thank you )))

[@andriimartseniuk4813]

unknown - don't know, wrote - was written by*

[@temtem7934]

Так, ця пісня української душі об'єднала світи.

[@taekiotan9158]

Many people don't know that this melody is from Ukraine. It was written by ........ (= that's how you would write this sentence gramatically correct)

[@vitavita7689]

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

[@christinamacneal6187]

Always been my FAVORITE.¥

[@antigoneoedipus7037]

Народная украинская песня в обработке Н. Леонтовича

[@danijelamajic4231]

Best crismas song

[@antiminer2422]

its very very old traditional Ukrainian song caverd by Ukrainian composer M.Leontovich

[@ruslankolesnichenko3277]

That's true 👍 💯 😄

[@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!

[@UkrainskayaStepnayaP4ela]

very nice version of our native Shedrik which we are thinging every Rojdestvo 7 January and the time till 19 January.

[@victoruben07]

Absolutely Amazing!!!!!!!

[@victoruben07]

Merry Christmas!!

[@UkrainskayaStepnayaP4ela]

is it possible to get the notes of piano partitura?

[@UkrainskayaStepnayaP4ela]

@@victoruben07 very professional.

[@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 KZbin 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

[@MiguelMrJazzManGarcia]

Well said and DONE ! 😃

[@msjones3792]

Amazing person Jennifer

[@dienstark]

Cool! SO COOL!

[@localgirl987]

Beautiful 👏

[@annwoo813]

great performance, love it! ❤️

[@vladikhrystevych5530]

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

[@borzovayaroslava]

Beautiful Ukrainian culture. This kinda magic that went years ago across the seas and oceans and give people kinda part of belief in the best future. Love it!

[@susannabonke8552]

High culture. High spirits. Suffering must come to an end

[@larryb5311]

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

[@patsonsnowboy8373]

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

[@kidsbrain6930]

This is the song Shchedrik by Ukrainian composer Leontovich. About 100 years ago, Vigovsky translated it into English.

[@user-ct1kf8ly7z]

​@@kidsbrain6930🎉❤

[@user-ct1kf8ly7z]

Вівці ідуть далі😢

[@lora7775]

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

[@amybobisink1892]

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

[@jenniferthomas]

Wow, thank you!! ❤️🙏🎵

[@melissasalasblair5273]

❤‍🔥💛

[@leonidyarotskiy6639]

@@jenniferthomasdo you actually record this???

[@leonidyarotskiy6639]

I bet it sounded better

[@edgarespindola3551]

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

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you 😊

[@sangteapachuau4031]

That s it

[@jacobbrawdy2684]

Omg Jennifer your divine!!!!!!*

[@had.v5112]

*Lyrics* Hark how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say Throw cares away Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Ding dong ding dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling. (oh! Ah! ahh) One seems to hear Words of good cheer From everywhere (from everywhere) Filling the air Oh how they pound, (oh how they pound) Raising the sound O'er hill and dale Telling their tale. (telling their tale) Gaily they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas, (merry, merry, merry, merry christmas) Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas. (merry, merry, merry, merry christmas) On on they send On without end Their joyful tone To every home Ah! Ah! ah! Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding dong Lá, lá, lá, lá Hark how the bells, (hark how the bells) Sweet silver bells All seem to say, (all seem to say) Throw cares away (throw cares away) Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold (Bringing good cheer, oh) Oh how they pound, (oh how they pound) Raising the sound O'er hill and dale Telling their tale (telling their tale) Gaily they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas (Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas) Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas (Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas) Ah! Ah! ah!

[@andreja6188]

This is not original lyrics. Original is about bird, about birth....

[@oksanaangel4813]

Thank you !

[@wandamanning9198]

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

[@ammobank]

Remember it this year as well. It send the message of a great Savior KIng. Let it be so.

[@wandamanning9198]

@@ammobank listening 2021!!!

[@karamelove]

@@wandamanning9198and i listening in 2024 :)

[@user-ml5qo6zv2m]

Дякую, за варіант старословянської пісні "Щедрик", якій біля 1000 років. Оригинальний текст про початок нового року, нового життя. Тому вона буде звучати вічно. Слава Україні!

[@CraftSurvival-ti3jn]

коли ви пишете "старословьян"ви сюди примазуете россиян,і вони цим користаются

[@kvitkafialka439]

Геніальна мелодія, відома на весь світ.Ураїнського, видатного композитора- Миколи Леонтовича. 🇺🇦

[@sirarukado1665]

You know what I saw ? I saw a masterpiece You know what I heard? I heard a masterpiece

[@MegaDarkside007]

I've loved this song since the 6th grade. Music teacher brought 5th and 6th graders together to perform this. Taught us culture. Thank you mrs mencer

[@snehabhattacharjee9727]

A masterpiece. Merry Christmas everybody!!

[@katrinatruax1396]

This song is so beautiful definitely one of the best Christmas songs.

[@DarkestNova556]

I love listening to classical music, orchestras, and similar genres when I need to think. Probably because classical music used to be my lullaby

[@lyudmilakravets7801]

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

[@DavidIrthum]

Every since I heard this performed with hand bells 🔔 and a choir at a Protestant church this became one of my favorite songs.

[@rachelmiller8016]

You make the piano sing !!!!! AND speak!!! I can hear Her her singing! You speaking an singing!! Through the notes!! THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU! SO POWERFUL!!!!!

[@Tree3Conway]

If your not moved by this Composition your heart is frozen

[@ScoobySnax31182]

Words cannot express how beautiful this is! I'm in tears. I absolutely love this with all my soul!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@oksanakarmelyuk72]

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

[@user-ou8il7dq3p]

мелодию да а саму песню написал американец

[@ThePeterWilliam]

And praise to all the beautiful Russian melodies written by Tchiakovsky, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich etc

[@user-pt2zk3sk6y]

Так, неймовірна українська колядка) Дякую ЗСУ, що мене не вбили росіяни і я можу її слухати наприкінці 2023❤

[@ukrainepress8800]

@@ThePeterWilliam Degenerates still think that Ukraine is Russia,

[@glendalandrum5876]

Makes me grateful and thankful for the goodness of our Lord

[@theresadath2122]

My seven year old son loves this. You have done it beautifully ❤

[@user-up6ls6qq5w]

Яке чудове аранжування та виконання! Дякую Вам!

[@rexdurrett5869]

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

[@giuseppeurbano9785]

Bellissima, fantastica, meravigliosa musica. Durante il periodo natalizio l' ascolto in continuazione. Ad oggi l' avrò ascoltata un miliardo di volte....... Buon Natale!

[@lynetteallpress8079]

The most beautiful rendition of this famous but beautiful piece of music. I have listened to this over and over it still gives me goosebumps.

[@sanfordbutton3161]

when i hear this i just close my eyes and feel like all dead family members of my family are watching me now. its beautiful i feel like could talk with them

[@kleonikipavlou8040]

I'm playing the piano since I was 7 years old. Now I'm 14 practicing about 1h per day hoping one day I could reach your level 😍 greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

Never heard a version so full as this! I can barely speak! I'm in tears. thank you so much this is wonderful, magnificent!

[@emilywilkins2021]

This arrangement reminds me why I became a musician. What a magical experience. Love the choir part added. Thank you for sharing!

[@MarissaRiveraReadAloudBooks]

Simply beautiful! Listening in December 2023!!

[@user-ez8mn2om4s]

Very beautiful ! Thank you, UK 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦

[@jenniferthomas]

I'm excited to announce that for the first time, I'm finally making the FULL SCORE AVAILABLE for public performance by other performing ensembles. If you are an ensemble interested, please contact me directly through my email to arrange contracts and licensing through my contact page here -->> jenniferthomasmusic.com This is a new adventure for me because I usually keep my scores private, however, the response and number of requests I've received from my KZbin video of my live performance of this at Benaroya Hall has been overwhelming. I actually had to have the entire score re-transcribed in full to accommodate a better performance. A few things that were changed: - Instruments were added to sub in as the synth lines - Percussion lines were improved - My piano solo part was cleaned up and aligned better with the score (believe it or not when I performed it live in this KZbin video my version of the score was in 4/4 (as I originally wrote it) and the orchestra was in 3/4. Yeah that's fixed now so they're both in 3/4). - Choral parts cleaned up and perfected. This winter I'm excited that the University of Florida will be performing this at their Christmas concert, as well as the Bloomsburg Pennsylvania Orchestra and Choir, as well as several other ensembles I'm currently working with even all the way to Italy. Thanks so much for your support and patience! Jennifer Thomas

[@TheBalayanka]

This is pure masterpiece. love from India.

[@InHouseStudio]

An epic masterpiece of Carol of the Bell's. It almost sounds like Hans Zimmer had a hand in composing this version since I hear Chevaliers De Sangreal coming through in various parts

[@jenniferthomas]

Well thank you...very high compliment. Love Zimmer's music. ❤️

[@InHouseStudio]

@@jenniferthomas You're very welcome :)

[@estherdelgado1205]

Soy de Mexico 🇲🇽 sus melodías son hermosas

[@kathrynkredo4655]

I am now in the Christmas Spirit! Thank You

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Transcending time and space, I seem I witness the birth and hear the first cry of the birth of Jesus

[@kidsbrain6930]

This is the song Shchedrik by Ukrainian composer Leontovich. About 100 years ago, Vylkhovskyi translated it into English.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@kidsbrain6930 Thankyou wonderful comment From A corner of colorful autumn Tokyo 🪵🍄🍁🍂🌼🏵️💐🌰🎑🍊🎴⛩️🇯🇵

[@lizzapaolia959]

Beyond beautiful ❤️. Human perfection 🙏. God bless you 🙏

[@AntoinneBarnes]

gorgeous writing / arranging!! it felt like the pianist and the conductor weren't 100% agreeing on somethings but lovely none the less

[@billyoung8118]

Carol of the bells. Without bells. Very amazing performance!

[@afrime8635]

What a beautiful theme. Merry Christmas to all the people of the world 🥰

[@agnesthomas6355]

Wish you the same☺️

[@bryansphere6359]

Gave me chills on epic proportion’s! So beautiful.

[@pjl54]

The choir was angelic. Love this song and music but the choir other worldly, like Heaven.

[@turkfiles]

So wonderful! My all-time favorite Christmas carol!

[@jethanieljethu1984]

Nice song to hear about Christmas

[@ChrisSmith-fk3ru]

After several times watching this video, my eyes are now drawn to the conductor. He is so wonderful to watch! He is brilliant and amazing! Bravo Maestro Bravo!!!

[@Leolens4731]

Never heard a version as magical as this one ! Golden fingers

[@vivekchoudhary2089]

I wish I could see it live before i die 🥺

[@jakkkungzzz]

this is absolutely breath taking. i had goosebumps the entire time.

[@serene5379]

Heavenly.😍 May God bless you all. 💙

[@Klaus99999]

I don’t know why this showed up in my recommend, but I’m REALLY glad it did. This brought a tear to my eye.

[@senrrui]

impressive arrangement for symphonic orchestra!!

[@aliciawalters871]

One of my favorite piano solos EVER!! Beautifully arranged Jennifer! I can listen to this track on your Christmas album on repeat all day! Gorgeous! The piano sounds so beautiful in this recording.

[@Tu_Mama690]

Masterpiece i tell you MASTERPIECE

[@aliyahgenesis5545]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard

[@pattipospisil1413]

Love this talented lady. Thank you for another beautiful performance.

[@mrmuh2000]

Very soothing and refreshing....... there just aren’t enough words.....

[@coripro8405]

One of the most beautiful and powerful Christmas songs ever. It makes my heart go sooo fast. I am so impressed. This version is soooo WOOOOW. Well done, Jennifer. You are an inspiration and an amazing artist. Really, really good... One of the best versions of this song. ❤️😘👏 FANTASTIC!!!

[@MimiYouyu]

STUNNING!!!! O my heart! ❤❤❤❤💫💫💫💫💫💫💥💥💥💫💥💥💥

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw thanks! ❤️

[@MimiYouyu]

@@jenniferthomas👍❤ Bravo. 👏👏👏👏

[@nataliafoglia1101]

Been searching this song since I was a little kid, always filled me with a lot of emotions, didn’t even knew the meaning and the back story of the song, now that I do it’s even more wonderful From Mexicooo🤍

[@jakestern5794]

one of most magnificent Christmas carols heard many variations this one yeah boy

[@ChrisSmith-fk3ru]

I could never tire of this as well as Angel's We Have Heard On High! Absolutely magnificent performance!! After hearing both of these, I knew I must have this album! It is not an album to just listen to, it is an album to experience! I have listened to many Christmas albums in my life, but not a one has captivated me nor enthralled me as THE Winter Symphony album from 1st piece to the last piece!

[@thebadloser]

Dark, melancholy and very moving.

[@johnkealy4164]

Absolutely beautiful piece of music & beautifully performed.

[@Will-yz8zm]

One of my all time favourites, since my youth. This is an incredibly beautiful arrangement and performance.

[@aylenrodriguez6460]

Simplemente hermoso y emocionante. Gracias!

[@windsurfsnow]

This is a masterpiece my body not only heard but felt deep in my soul. Great job to this amazing ensemble.

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so much!! ❤️🙏❤️❄️🎄

[@marciafredericks-oy4hx]

I'm not crazy I remembered this version of this music and the words are the same thank you

[@larisaapostolache3798]

A true Master she is!!! How talented she is playing!!! Bravissima!!! My deepest respect!!

[@ChrisSmith-fk3ru]

Absolutely Magnificent performance! The piano, orchestra and the choir was exquisite! BRAVO!!

[@hamdanzubair9883]

Goosebumps with headphones 🔥🔥

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

Many people doesn't know this melody is from Uklaine. It is written by Mycola Leontovich. It is called as "Shchedryk."

[@tiffanyberry6752]

This makes my heart happy. Beautiful music

[@TechGirl84]

I discovered your music a couple years ago when I was on a Christmas music purchasing binge. All of the music I’ve heard from you is absolutely lovely!

[@pinkmarshmallow352]

Absolutely goose bump version, beautiful!

[@Relax_global]

The perfect ending to a stressful day. Thank you and have a wonderful day

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you too!

[@Bearss]

Beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@shacrea21ingalls]

Beautiful just Beautiful!!!!! I love it

[@shin-i-chikozima]

I will approach in the realm of God . This familiar masterpiece is comfortable to the ears and the mind From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@monicaandrearios989]

WOW! Espectacular.

[@gouthamramaraju6662]

One of the best versions I ever came across......

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw thank you ❤️🎄❄️

[@ScoobySnax31182]

I couldn't agree more!! The beauty of this performance instantly overwhelmed me. What a truly fantastic work!!

[@sheilagimenezdilaccio8470]

Maravilloso el piano!

[@igorboruk3744]

Дуже дууууууууже цікава версія щедрика! Дякую це чудово!!!!

[@victoriaancasi8738]

Maravillosa música, excelente trabajo. Felicidades. Saludos desde Cochabamba Bolivia.

[@karenpatrick7954]

Absolutely fantastic. Thank you.

[@jamessullivan6583]

What a Christmas Masterpiece!

[@Zadikel_]

Yesssss so beautiful from the start

[@DoubleBlast]

The arrangement is super, and performance is fantastic!!! I love Carol of the bells and made a lot of arrangements.

[@leonifriedrich7322]

Wow einfach nur unfassbar, Gänsehaut pur😍😍

[@carlosvillarreal6743]

Jennifer, when I feel like wanting to hear Christmas music during the rest of the year, this piece is the one that I want to hear the most. It's totally worth waiting for December to listen it again, it's certainly powerful and magical. Greetings from Mexico!

[@carolgarabedian01]

Magic

[@papaowl13803]

Thank you Miss Thomas for bringing this Christmas Classic to life in you own unique and Enlighten way. Your interaction between the Conductor and your self is most impressive. Most important is how this came together. You the Conductor and the choir put this in a very festive spirit. Agin thank you Miss Thomas.

[@jenniferthomas]

You are so sweet, thank you for your lovely comment and support! ❤️

[@filimonibalenivalu7835]

A masterpiece just wow