The cello, according to many folks, is the instrument most like

the human voice. Perhaps that's why this album of stand-out

inspirational melodies captures both the ear and the heart. And the

engaging performance style of the artist may be the reason he has one

of hottest instrumental videos currently playing on YouTube.

__IMAGE1__Whether he's riffing over Celtic percussion or soloing over the

China Philharmonic Orchestra, cellist Steven Sharp Nelson explores the

full range of the instrument with tender arrangements of "Lead Kindly

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Light" and "Gabriel's Oboe," and exciting cinematic versions of "Come,

Come Ye Saints" and "Praise to the Man." In between you'll hear a

delightful Ukulele/Cello duet on "Simple Gifts" and other imaginative

takes on these musical favorites.

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