Customer Rating: 
Summary: What a joy!
Comment: I watched the bonus DVD first and learned so much about why each song was chosen and how the arrangements came to be. Yo-Yo Ma is an effervescent personality who exudes such love and joy himself, the artists loved working with him. Some were old friends, some new. The music is exceptionally beautiful, with an unexpected selection for the holidays.
Customer Rating: Summary: New holiday sounds
Comment: An interesting mix. Not your ordinary ubiquitous selection of holiday music. No background music here. Guests will be too intrigued.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Lovely to listen to
Comment: This is not your typical holiday album. There are a few holiday standards here, such as "Joy to the World", however, the arrangement is not what you might expect. I feel the true highlight of this album is track #8; Alison Krauss is goose bump worthy as a vocalist. Tracks #6 and #7 are ubeat and uplifting additions to this album. Where this album fell short is in the few songs which are arranged in an off putting minor key, and with track #20, which seems out of place among the others. However, overall, this album makes a welcome addition to any holiday collection.
Customer Rating: Summary: Lives Up to its Title
Comment: For anyone looking for a great holiday CD that you can listen to year round, this is it! YoYo Ma and his friends provide hours of beautiful music that will lift your spirits and make your heart sing. The final variation of Dona Nobis Pacem with Chris Botti is simply magical. A must for any YoYo Ma fan.
Customer Rating: Summary: YO-YO MA as always the best
Comment: I recently bought YO-YO MA & FRIENDS music: Songs of Joy and Peace.
It has been wonderful experience as usuall.
