An exquisite collection of classic and standard Christmas favorites, sung by acclaimed mezzo-soprano Patrizia Conte: "Adeste Fidelis", "Mille Cherubini in Coro", "I Wonder as I Wander", "Sweet Little Jesus Boy", "Joy to the World", "The First Noel", "Silent Night", "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day", "Christmas Eve in my Hometown", "Cantique de Noel". Recorded live at Saint Mary's Church, Annapolis, MD. Organ/ piano: Harry M. Thompson. Lauded for her "glorious, cello-like tones", Patrizia Conte has received international praise for her performances in opera, oratorio and concert in the U.S. and abroad. Hers has been described as "a voice of velvet". Equally at home in the classic and more popular styles, she brings a special beauty to both new and standard songs alike. Mezzo-soprano Patrizia Conte has been internationally acclaimed for her performances in a repertoire of over forty opera, concert and oratorio roles. Lauded for her “glorious, cello-like tones”, she earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Southern Methodist University and studied at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. She has appeared at L'Opera de Montreal, Teatro Verdi- Busseto, Italy, New York Town Hall, Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Greek National Opera, Dallas Opera, Dallas Symphony, Fort Worth Opera, New Jersey State Opera, Opera Pan Americana de Miami, Annapolis Opera, Opera Delaware and Opera Omaha, among many others. Former Professor of Voice at Montclair State University in New Jersey, she maintains an active concert schedule, and is in demand as voice teacher, clinician for master classes, lecturer, consultant and adjudicator.