POTSDAM -- The Orchestra of Northern New York has released "Home for the Holidays," a CD of the 2015 holiday pops concert.

The 12-song album includes Irving Berlin's “White Christmas,” Leroy Anderson's “Sleigh Ride,” and the Spanish and Russian dances from The Nutcracker Ballet performed live by the 58-member professional orchestra under the direction of music director/conductor Kenneth Andrews.

Featured is tenor Donald George, internationally acclaimed artist and Crane School of Music faculty member, singing “Ave Maria” and “O Holy Night”. Another highlight of the CD is the narration by local North Country Public Radio personality Barbara Heller of “The Night Before Christmas,” from the poem by Clement Moore, “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”

Joel Hurd, production engineer for North Country Public Radio, recorded the concerts. Lauren Zwonik, Crane School of Music Business of Music intern with ONNY, produced the CD.

CDs are $10 and available at Brick and Mortar Music, 15 Market Street, Potsdam or from the ONNY office at 267-3251.