Roche Roll has written numerous Christmas music collections with various themes. Over 30 years, he has published 11 collections for piano solo, 4 for piano duet, and also collections for chamber music (piano trio). This work is an album primarily featuring traditional Christmas carols, with the addition of classical-leaning popular numbers. While the arrangements generally have a sparse texture, they achieve a good balance between high and low registers, producing a simple and deeply moving sound. It can be enjoyed by both children and adults. "Satie's Noel" uses the left-hand accompaniment of Satie's Gymnopédie No. 1 as is, while the right hand plays "The First Noel." Such playful touches are effortless for Roche Roll. The difficulty level ranges from Burgmüller to Czerny 30.

Track List

• God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen | With dignity, 2/2, G minor
• Joy to the World | Spirited, 4/4, F major
• O Little Town of Bethlehem | Slowly, freely, 4/4, C major
• Let It Snow! Let It Snow! | Easy going, 4/4, C major
• Lullaby (Joseph Dear, Oh Joseph Mine) | Gently flowing, 3/4, G major
• Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town | Perky, 4/4, G major
• Satie’s Noel | Slowly, 3/4, D major
• What Child Is This? | Calmly, 3/4, A minor
• We Three Kings | Moderately fast, evenly, 3/4, E minor
• Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) | Delicately, 3/4, C major