It turns out that rumored Tori Amos Christmas album will indeed be happening. On November 10th, Universal Republic will unveil Midwinter Graces, a 12-track disc from the singer/songwriter that will feature such holiday gems as “What Child, Nowell” and “Star of Wonder” as well as original compositions.
According to Billboard, the album was recorded in Amos’s studio in Cornwall, UK with additional sessions taking place this summer in Los Angeles and New York City. Longtime collaborates Matt Chamberlain (drums), Jon Evans (bass), and Mac Aladdin (guitar) were tapped to serve as accompaniment. John Philip Shenale handled the arrangement.
In addition to the release, Amos has a busy calendar with both European and Australian tour dates currently scheduled.
Midwinter Graces Tracklist:
01. What Child, Nowell
02. Star of Wonder
03. A Silent Night With You
04. Candle: Coventry Carol
05. Holy, Ivy, and Rose
06. Harps of Gold
07. Snow Angel
08. Jeanette, Isabelle
09. Pink and Glitter
10. Emmanuel
11. Winter’s Carol
12. Our New Year
Tori Amos 2009 Tour Dates:
09/20 – Copenhagen, DK @ Royal Opera House
09/21 – Oslo, NO @ Sentrum Scene
09/23 – Groningen, NL @ Martini
09/24 – Prague, CZ @ Congress Centre
09/25 – Vienna, AT @ Stadthalle Halle F
09/27 – Hamburg, DE @ Laeiszhalle
09/28 – Dusseldorf, DE @ Tonhalle
09/30 – Rome, IT @ Auditorium Parco della Musica
10/01 – Milan, IT @ Teatro Smeraldo
10/03 – Paris, FR @ Palais des Congres
10/04 – Antwerp, BE @ Lotto Arena
10/05 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrunderhalle
10/07 – Berlin, DE @ Tempodrom
10/09 – Zabrze, PL @ Dom Muzyki
10/10 – Warsaw, PL @ Sala Kongresowa
11/12 – Melbourne, AU @ Regent Theatre
11/13 – Melbourne, AU @ Regent Theatre
11/15 – Canberra, AU @ Canberra Theatre
11/16 – Sydney, AU @ Opera House
11/17 – Sydney, AU @ Opera House
11/19 – Adelaide, AU @ Thebarton Theatre
11/21 – Perth, AU @ PCEC Riverside Theatre
11/24 – Brisbane, AU @ QPAC Concert Hall
