Maureen O'Flynn pleasantly surprised her fans when she took her famed coloratura hip-hopping across musical boundaries, successfully targeting younger audiences, to record Operatica 1 - a fusion of opera, rock and electronic music. This holiday season the acclaimed American opera singer once again takes her soprano into hybrid music with collaborator/producer Lord Vanger. The result is Operatica 3 - an album of favorite Christmas carols with a fresh new sound, certain to appeal to listeners of all ages. It's a happy medium for spreading holiday cheer and an effortless way for old-fashioned ears to get attuned to the rhythm and sound of electronic music. But enough said... let's take off the wrappers and have a listen (Click below. Real Player required):

Other songs in the album are: O Come All Ye Faithful (Track 2), O Little Town of Bethlehem (Track 6), We Three Kings (Track 8), Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Track 9), and The First Noel (Track 10)

*Some NUTCRACKERATICA Trivia:

1. “Nutcrackeratica” was chosen by Banana Republic for their upcoming holiday CD.
2. “Nutcrackeratica” has been added to United Airlines’ In-Flight Holiday Music Channel.

If you like the album, and would like to sing along with America's rockin' opera diva, below are two ways you can get a hold of it for yourself or to share with a friend this holiday season: