Compiled by Ray Rojas
Updated Oct. 27, 2024
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In 1998, VocalEssence and the American Composers Forum joined forces to offer an annual contest encouraging the composition of new carols. Over the years hundreds of worthy carols have been submitted.
- Ding Dong! Merrily on Higharr by Malcolm Williamson
- What Child, Paul W Lohman
- The Piping Carol *, James Sclater
- Un Nacimento (A Nativity Scene) *, Diego Luzuriaga
- A Mother’s Carol *, Scott Ethier
- I Wonder as I Wander, John Jacob Niles, arr Martin Neary
- Sweet Was the Song *, Matthew Brown
- Night of Silence, Daniel Kantor, arr John Ferguson
- See Amid the Winter Snow *, Robert Sieving
- In the Bleak Midwinter *, Alan J Higbee
- The Shepherd and the King *, Brian Holmes
- Carol of the Magi, John Rutter
- Calm on the Listening Ear *, John Christian Rommereim
- The Darkest Midnight in December *, Stephen Main
- Jingle Bells, James Lord Pierpont, arr J David Moore
- Welcome the King *, Michael Glasgow
- The Virgin’s Cradle Hymn *, Richard E Voorhaar
- Behold the Dark and Bitter Night *, Thomas Fielding
- It Fell Upon the High Midnight *, Paul Gibson
- Rudolphus Rubrinasus *, Johnny Marks, arr Philip Brunelle
* World premiere recording
“Behold This Heavenly Night” presents the world premiere of some of these contest-winning carols alongside outstanding arrangements of more familiar melodies. Also included is the U.S. premiere of John Rutter’s new “Carol of the Magi” and a unique arrangement of “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” translated into Latin by Philip Brunelle and his son Christopher.
Oasis Recordings Inc.
Œuvres de Mendelssohn, Bach, Reger, Mozart, Brahms, Haydn, Saint-Saëns, Händel, Grieg, Gruber et œuvres traditionnelles / Wiener Saängerknaben, Chœur de garçons de Vienne - Regenburger Domspatzen - Dresdner Kreuzchor - Thomanerchor Leipzig...
Label: Capriccio
Disc: 1
1 Vom Himmel Hoch, Chorale Cantata for Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra in C Major: 1. Chor: Vom Himmel Hoch Da Komm Ich Her
2 Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging, Carol (Blest Mary Wanders Through the Thorn)
3 Pueri Concinite
4 Rorate Coeli
5 Messiah, Oratorio, HWV 56: For Unto Us a Child Is Born
6 In Dulci Jubilo (Pi' Cantiones)
7 Ein Kind Ist Uns Geboren, for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass & Continuo, SWV 302 (Op. 8/21) (2 Versions)
8 Laudate Pueri ('O Praise the Lord'), Motet for Female Chorus & Organ in E Flat Major, Op. 39/2
9 Ich Steh An Deiner Krippen Hier, for Voice & Continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch No. 195), BWV469
10 Maria Wiegenlied (Mary's Lullaby: 'Maria Sitzt Am Rosenhag'), Song for Voice & Piano (Or Orchestra), Op. 76/52
11 Messiah, Oratorio, HWV 56: Chorus: And He Shall Purify
12 HÖRT Der Engel Helle Lieder (Angels We Have Heard on High), Carol (German)
13 Übers Gebirg Maria Geht
14 Vesperae Solennes de Confessore for Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra, K. 339: Excerpt
15 Allelujah! Freut Euch, Ihr Christen Alle
Disc: 2
1 Cantata No. 148, 'Bringet Dem Herrn Ehre Seines Namens,' BWV 148 (BC A140): Bringet Dem Herrn Ehre Seines Namens
2 Stille, Stille Laßt Uns Lauschen
3 Als Ich Bei Meinen Schafen Wacht (Echo Carol) (German)
4 Messiah, Oratorio, HWV 56: Duett: He Shall Feed His Flock
5 O Heiland Reiss Die Himmel Auf, Motet for Chorus, Op.74/2
6 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
7 Cantata No. 143, 'Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele' (Doubtful), BWV 143 (BC T99): Choral: Du Friedensfürst, Herr Jesu Christ
8 Hodie Christus Natus Est, for Soprano, Tenor & Continuo, SWV 315 (Op. 9/10)
9 Der Quempas (Quem Pastores Laudavere)
10 Weihnachtslied. Heiligste Nacht (1), for Chorus & Orchestra, MH 427 (KL 6:28A) (2 Versions)
11 Heil'ge Nacht, Auf Engelsschwingen
12 Messiah, Oratorio, HWV 56: Chorus: And the Glory of the Lord
13 Der Herr Is König, Darum Toben Die Völker, Motet for Double Chorus, T. 351
14 Ave Maria, Sacred Piece for Soloists, Chorus & Continuo in a Major, Op. 23/2
15 Oratorio de Noël, for Solo Voices, Chorus, Strings, Harp & Organ, Op. 12: Consurge, Filia Sion / Tollite Hostias
Disc: 3
1 Messiah, Oratorio, HWV 56: Chorus: Hallelujah
2 Es Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen
3 The First Nowell (English)
4 Wie Soll Ich Dich Empfangen
5 Veni Domine ('Hear My Prayer, O Lord'), Motet for Female Chorus & Organ in G minor, Op. 39/1
6 Auf, Tochter Zion, Schmücke Dich
7 Joy to the World (Theme By Handel)
8 Ave Maris Stella, for Double Chorus
9 O Jesulein SÜß, O Jesulein Mild (O Little One Sweet), Carol (Neh No. 31)
10 Ave Maria, Gratia Plena, for 2 Sopranos, Alto, Tenor, Bass, 5 Instruments & Continuo, SWV 334 (Op. 9/29)
11 Tochter Zion, Freue Dich (Hymn Setting After Handel)
12 O Freude Über Freud, for 2 4-Part Choirs
13 Oratorio de Noël, for Solo Voices, Chorus, Strings, Harp & Organ, Op. 12: Arie & Chor: Domini, Ego Credidi / Chor: Quare Fremuerunt G
14 Messiah, Oratorio, HWV 56: 13. Pastoral Symphony / 14. Recitative: There Where Shepherds / 15. Chorus: Glory to God in the Hig
15 Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht (Silent Night)
1 Septimi Toni No. 2
2 Carol of the Bells
3 My Little Drum
4 March Emmanuel
5 The First Noel
6 Shepard's Cradle Song
7 Petites Litanies de Jesus
8 A Christmas Medley
9 In the Bleak Midwinter
10 Joy to the World
11 Salut a la Compagnie
12 Duodecimi Toni
1 O Come All Ye Faithful
2 White Christmas
3 O Holy Night
4 Candelight Carol
5 Silent Night
6 In The Bleak Midwinter
7 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
8 I orwedd mewn preseb (Away in a Manger)
9 O Jesulein zart
10 Wexford Carol
11 Shepherd's Pipe Carol
12 El Nacimiento
13 Mary's Boy Child
14 Still, Still, Still
15 What Child Is This?
16 Nadolig? Pwy a wyr
Disc 2
1 Tawel nos (Silent Night)
2 Deuwch ffyddloniad (Oh, come all ye Faithful)
3 Cwsg, Cwsg, Cwsg (Still, still, still)
4 Pa fab yw hwnyn dyner roed (What Child is this)
5 Ganol Gaeaf Noethlwn (In the Bleak Midwinter)
6 Candlelight Carol (Welsh version)
7 Tua Bethlehem
8 Gwyl Y Baban
Deutsche Grammophon
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1 Paulus (ST. Paul), Op. 36, Part I: Rise Up! Arise! (Sung in English)
2 Gabriel's Message
3 Come Colours Rise
4 I Saw Three Ships (Arr. R. Shaw and a. Parker)
5 Christmas Give: Christmas Memories (Orch. J. Kessler)
6 Precious Gift His Wondrous Birth
7 Christmas Give: Ring the Bells (Orch. J. Kessler)
8 A Clean Heart
9 Christmas Give: Christus Natus Est (Orch. J. Kessler)
10 Judas MacCabaeus, HWV 63, Part III: Rejoice, O Judah?Hallelujah, Amen
11 Christmas Give: Have You Seen the Baby Jesus?
12 L'enfance Du Christ, Op. 25, Part II: La Fuite en Egypte: Overture
13 Jesus Child
14 Holy Night
15 Ogo Ni Fun Oluwa
16 Mary's Lullaby
17 Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Hallelujah!
Label: Gothic
Features Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum, Hans-Joachim Rotzsch, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Thomas, and more.
Label: Berlin Classics
Track Listings
1 Angels We Have Heard on High (Arr. J. Wachner)
2 O Come All Ye Faithful (Arr. Webster and D. Willcocks)
3 Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella) (Arr. J. Wachner)
4 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. A. Trudel)
5 Still, Still, Still (Arr. N. Luboff)
6 Joy to the World (Arr. J. Wachner)
7 Flourishes
8 The First Nowell (Arr. J. Wachner)
9 Sing We to This Merry Company
10 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Arr. J. Wachner)
11 Gloria in Excelsis Deo
12 Good King Wenceslas (Arr. D. Willcocks and a. Trudel)
13 Nino Lindo (Arr. J. Wachner)
14 The Dream Isaiah Saw
15 Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Hallelujah! (Arr. J.R. Lewis)
Music contemporary to Flemish and Dutch artists Pietre Bruegel the Elder and Johannes Vermeer. Produced in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in tandem with the exhibition The Age of Rembrandt, this is the sixth in a series of holiday compact discs.
Once again, Frederick Renz has researched and programmed engaging seasonal music - Cantiones natalitiae (Latin songs) and kerstliedjes (carols) for voices, variations for recorders by Jacob van Eyck and Sweelinck, jaunty dances by Susato and Phalese, as well as rowdy drinken liedeken to ring in the New Year. Artists: James Blachly - alto, baritone; David Bryan - tenor; Corey-James Crawford - alto; Scott Dispensa - baritone; Todd Frizzell - tenor; Matthew Hensrud - tenor; Steven Hrycelak - bass; Scott Mello - tenor; Geoffrey Williams - alto, baritone; Rainer Beckmann - recorders; Rachel Begley - recorders; Daphna Mor - recorders; Nina Stern - recorders; Charles Weaver - theorbo, Renaissance lute & guitar; Dongsok Shin - organ.
1. Buvons, Ma Comere, Benedictus Appenzeller, C.15002Danserye, Tielman Susato, Pub/Arr, 15513Nieuwe Almanack, Lupus Hellinc, C.15504Wy Comen Heir Gelopen, Anonymous, C.15505Danserye, Susato6Apud Dominum, Anonymous, C. 15507Quando Natus Es, Anonymous, C. 15508Novum Genus Potentiae, Anonymous, C. 15509Danserye, Susato
10 Fit Porta Christi Pervia, Anonymous 1604-1629
11 Comt Met Vreucht Naer't Stalleken, Joannes Berckelaers 1679
12 Puer Nobis Nascitur - Variations, Jacob Van Eyck 1649
13 Ons Is Gheboren Een Kindekijn (Puer Nobis Nascitur), Anonymous
14 Ons Is Gheboren Een Kindekijn - Variations, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck,
15 62-162115O Herders Al Soetjens, Incogniti 1651
16 Nato Nobis Salvatore, Guilielmus Messaus 1648
17 Een Kindeken Is Ons Geboren, Cornelis de Leeuw 1644
18 Een Kindeken Is Ons Gebooren - Variations, Van Eyck 1649
19 Nu Zijt Wellekome, Anonymous, C.1650
20 In 't Stalleken Van Bethlehem, Petrus Hurtado 1655
21 O Zaligh, Heyligh Bethlehem, Goudsmit 1645
22 O Heiligh, Saligh Bethlehem - Variations, Gisbert Steenwick 1671
23O Heiligh, Zaligh Bethlehem - Variations, Van Eyck 1649
24 Cantabant Sancti, Herman Hollanders 1631
25 Currite, Pastores, Jan Baptist Verrijt 1649
26 Quem Vidistis Pastores, Hollanders 1631
27 "Les Boffons" - Variations, Van Eyck 1649
28 Fistulis, Lyris Et Organis, Philippus Van Steelant 1654
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2010 release of sacred choral music by John Rutter, featuring the Cambridge Singers and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of the composer. Song in Season is a major collection of new choral music by John Rutter, featuring a host of previously unrecorded works in glittering performances by the Cambridge Singers and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conducted by the composer, John Rutter: A Song in Season ranges across the church's year, incorporating music for Christmas, Epiphany, Pentecost, Easter and Harvest.
Editor's Note: This album contains "Carol of the Magi" among some non-Christmas works.
Collegium Records
Each year at Christmas, Gloriae Dei Cantores celebrates the "dawn of redeeming grace" with a traditional candlelit Service of Readings and Carols, retelling the stories of Christ's birth that stir us with memories and hopes for peace and love. Just for a time as you listen to these carols and stories, let your heart fill with gratitude for our many blessings, and with goodwill toward others. Gloriae Dei Cantores offers this recording with a prayer that the joy of the season brings you renewed hope and a fresh sense of wonder!
Track Listings
1 The First Nowell
2 Welcome
3 Reading: Matthew 1-18-21
4 O Prince of Peace! O Sharon's Dewy Rose
5 A Tender Shoot
6 Reading: Matthew 1:22-25
7 Shall I Tell You Who Will Come to Bethlehem?
8 A Child's Welcome: From a Celebration of Carols
9 Carol of the Star
10 Reading: Matthew 2:1-6
11 Willow Carol
12 On Christmas Day in the Morn
13 O Come, All Ye Faithful
14 Reading: Matthew 2:7-11
15 In the Bleak Midwinter
16 The Holly and the Ivy
17 Reading: Matthew 2:12-15
18 Nativity Carol
19 Angels We Have Heard on High
20 Reading: Matthew 2:16-18
21 Missa Ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib): Kyrie
22 Missa Ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib): Gloria
23 Missa Ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib): Sanctus/Benedictus
24 Missa Ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib): Agnus Dei
25 Silent Night
26 Reading: Matthew 2:19-23
27 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Label: Gloriae Dei Cantores
A unique disc from two versatile and distinctive groups of performers: The King’s Singers and the WDR Big Band perform a new jazz version of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, arranged and directed by Bill Dobbins.
Recorded live in concert, this performance captures the timeless and versatile nature of Bach’s work, retaining the integrity of the original whilst presenting it in wholly new setting. Both groups are Grammy award winners; The King’s Singers, famed for their precision and sound, and the WDR Big Band, one of Europe’s leading jazz-ensembles.
CD1
1. Chor: Jauchzet, frohlocket!
2. Rezitativ: Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit
3. Arie: Bereite dich, Zion
4. Rezitativ: Und sie gebar
5. Choral: Ach, mein herzliebes Jesulein!
6. Rezitativ: Und es waren Hirten
7. Rezitativ: Und der Engel sprach
8. Arie: Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet
9. Rezitativ: Und das habt zum Zeichen
10. Arie: Schlafe, mein Liebster
11. Rezitativ: Und da der Engel von ihnen gen Himmel
12. Chor: Lasset uns nun gehen gen Bethlehem
13. Rezitativ: Und sie kamen eilend und funden beide
14. Arie: Schließe, mein Herz
15. Rezitativ: Und die Hirten kehrten wieder um
16. Choral: Seid froh dieweil
17. Chor: Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen
CD2
1. Chor: Fallt mit Danken, fallt mit Loben
2. Rezitativ: Und da acht Tage um waren
3. Rezitativ mit Choral Rezitativ: Wohlan! dein Name
4. Arie: Ich will nur dir zu Ehren leben
5. Rezitativ: Da Jesus geboren war
6. Chor mit Rezitativ: Wo ist der neugeborne König
7. Choral: Dein Glanz all Finsternis verzehrt
8. Arie: Erleucht auch meine finstre Sinnen
9. Rezitativ: Da das der König Herodes hörte
10. Rezitativ: Warum wollt ihr erschrecken?
11. Rezitativ: Und ließ versammlen alle Hohenpriester
12. Rezitativ: Da berief Herodes die Weisen Heimlich
13. Rezitativ: Du Falscher, suche nur den Herrn zu fällen
14. Arie: Nur ein Wink von seinen Händen
15. Rezitativ: Als sie nun den König gehöret hatten
16. Rezitativ: Und Gott befahl ihnen im Traum
17. Rezitativ: So geht! Genug
18. Rezitativ: Was will der Höllen Schrecken
19. Choral: Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen
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1 In Nativitatem Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Canticum, H. 414 (Frigidae Noctis Umbra): Praeludium - Recitative: Frigidae Noctis - Air: Nolite
2 Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agreable?
3 Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle
4 Guillo, Pran Ton Tamborin!
5 Dans Cette Etable
6 Le Sommeil de L'enfant Jesus, Op. 3, No. 3
7 Requiem, Op. 48: Sanctus
8 Noel D'enfants (Version for Choir and Organ)
9 Noel
10 Le Ciel a Visite la Terre
11 4 Motets Pour Le Temps de Noel, FP 152: No. 1. O Magnum Mysterium
12 3 Poemes Evangeliques, Op. 2: No. 2. La Nativite
13 Ave Maria
14 Veni Emmanuel
1 1. Chorale Fantasia for Organ ('Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme'), Op. 52/2
2 Chorale Prelude for Organ ('Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland'), Op. 67/29
3 Kyrie Eleison, for Organ in D minor, Op. 59/7
4 Gloria for Organ in D Major, Op. 59/8
5 Benedictus for Organ in D Flat Major, Op. 59/9
6 Ave Maria, for Organ, Op. 80/5
7 Chorale Prelude for Organ ('Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen Alle Gleich'), Op. 67/25
8 Chorale Prelude for Organ ('Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen'), Op. 67/30
9 Pastorale for Organ in F Major, Op.59/2
10 Chorale Prelude for Organ ('Vom Himmel Hoch'), Op. 67/42
11 Weihnachten (Christmas), for Organ, Op. 145/3 12 Chorale Fantasia for Organ ('Wie SCHÖN Leucht't Uns Der Morgenstern'), Op. 40/1Oehms Classics
Ex Cathedra Records
DISC 1
1. Greeting
2. In Thee is Gladness
3. Magnificat noni toni, from Tabulatura Nova
4. Vetrate di Chiesa
5. Unexpected and Mysterious
6. Litany: Laudes Creaturum
7. Reading: Joseph Brodsky (1940-1996) 8. Hodie aperuit (III from The Hildegard Motets)
9. Ave Maria
10. The Spheres (from Sunrise Mass)
11. People Look East
12. Readings: Gospel of John and Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)
13. Gloria
14. O beatum et sacrosanctum diem
15. Sonata pian'e forte
16. A Child is Born
17. In Thee Is Gladness
DISC 2
1. Reading: John Donne (1572-1631)
2. Vetrate di chiesa
3. Lullaby Carol (2005)
4. With Crowded Lamps (from Lumen Christi)
5. Sing We Now of Christmas
6. Carol of the Magi
7. The First Nowell
8. Reading: St. Fancis of Assisi
9. Riu, Riu, Chiu
10. Illumina le tenebre (Prayer before the Crucifix)
11. Prayer of Saint Frances
12. Sending Prayers
13. O Come, All Ye Faithful
"the Christmas Revels explores its own festive roots...the music is uniformly lovely...determinedly merry and bright" -- BOSTON GLOBE
What a fine racket these fiddles, recorders, sackbuts, lutes, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and drums make. Light, lyrical songs and supple playing keep the mood upbeat as they recreate the time of Henry VIII and two centuries of Scottish life. The sad-eyed beauty of a Scottish tune will take your breath away, while a medley of Highland pipe tunes will give it back.
1 Blessed Be That Maid Marie
2 The Buffens
3 The Old Year Now Away Is Fled
4 The Black Alman
5 What Child Is This?
6 Pastime with Good Company
7 Courante
8 Carol of the Twelve Days
9 Deo Gratias
10 Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sang
11 Praeludium
12 Mistress Nichols Almand
13 The Earl of Essex Galliard
14 Volta 15 Da Day Dawis
16 All Sons of Adam
17 My Lord of Marche Paven
18 Galliard
19 Lyttil Blak
20 Coulter's Candy
21 The Three Craws
22 Will Ye No' Come Back Again?
23 Blue Bonnets Pipe March/Drops of Brandy
24 Some Say the Devil's Dead
25 The Four Tradesmen
26 Ca' the Yowes
27 Niel Gow's Lamentation for the Death of His Second Wife 28 The Haughs of Cromdale
29 Medley of Scottish Reels
30 Sae Will We Yet
31 Medley of Highland Pipes Tunes
32 Rorate Coeli Desuper
Gustavus Adolphus College
Vaughan Williams : The First Nowell - Bach : Cantate 63 - Mendelssohn : Von Himmel hoch / Lisa Milne soprano, Ruxandra Donose, mezzo-soprano - Andrew Staples, ténor - Christopher Maltman, baryton - London Philh. Orch. and Choir - Vladimir Jurowski, dir.
The Modern Mandolin Quartet presents a delightful alternative to a Christmas classic with the Dorian Sono Luminus release of Nutcracker Suite, an enchanting collection of music reenvisioned with instruments from the mandolin family: two mandolins, a mandola and mandocello.
The Modern Mandolin Quartet was formed in 1985 to give a new voice to that most American of musical instruments, the mandolin. Following the tradition of the mandolin orchestras and chamber groups from the early twentieth century, the MMQ uses the instruments of the mandolin family which correspond to the conventional string quartet (two mandolins, mandola, and mandocello). To date the Quartet has arranged and performed over 90 works originally written for orchestra, chamber ensemble, piano, guitar, and string quartet.
Miguel Llobet’s most popular works are the arrangements of Catalan folk songs (Canciones populares Catalanas). Llobet’s original solo guitar melodies have been re-arranged for mandolin quartet. The interesting, often strange harmonies he chose and the delicate texture of the guitar music made these pieces quite fun and natural for the MMQ.
MMQ has been performing their own fun version of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece since 1991. Influenced by Mstislav Rostropovich’s extraordinary Berlin Philharmonic recording, MMQ brings its own other-worldly magic to this perennial musical favorite.
Fauré’s haunting Pavane is bathed in harmonies which are quite rich and reminded the MMQ of jazz chords, and through improvisation the members of MMQ decided to include two solos in the finished product.
The Vivaldi Concerto in D Major is MMQ’s nod to the traditional plucked string repertoire. Its joyful energy and the quieter evocative quality of the second movement made this concerto a pleasure to play.
Léo Delibes composed his operatic masterpiece Lakme in 1883. This gorgeous musical selection (originally for soprano and mezzo-soprano) translates beautifully in MMQ’s treatment and is a fitting close to the program.
Lovers of traditional classical music, fans of plucked instruments, as well as fans modern crossover arrangements are sure to flock to this intriguing re-imagination of these classical favorites.
MIGUEL LLOBET (1878-1938)
Four Catalan FolkSongs (arr. Binkley)
1. El Noy de la Mare – 1:40
2. La Nit de Nadal – 1:16
3. El Testament d’Amelia – 1:55
4. Canço del Lladre – 1:41
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893)
The Nutcracker Suite, Op.71a (arr. Imholz/Binkley)
5. Miniature Overture – 3:08
6. March – 2:52
7. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – 2:09
8. Russian Dance (Trepak) – 1:10
9. Arabian Dance – 3:42
10. Chinese Dance – 1:08
11. Dance of the Mirlitons – 2:45
12. Waltz of the Flowers – 7:25
GABRIEL FAURÉ (1845-1924)
13. Pavane, Op.50 (arr. Binkley/Rath) – 7:46
ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741)
Concerto in D Major for Lute, Two Violins & Basso Continuo, RV 93
14. Allegro – 3:28
15. Largo – 4:17
16. Allegro – 2:16
LÉO DELIBES (1836-1891)
17. Sous le dôme épais (Flower Duet from Lakmé) (arr. Binkley) – 2:36
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This CD highlights the best of Revels most popular English-themed Christmas productions and features stunning music, songs, and holiday carols from Medieval times, the Renaissance, and Victorian England.
Label: Revel Records
1 On Christmas Night, Carol for Chorus or Voice & Piano ('Sussex Carol'; Traditional English Carols No. 2)
2 English Te Deum
3 All Hail to the Days, Carol (English)
4 The Cryes of London, Consort Song in 2 Sections for 5 Voices & 5 Viols
5 Tomorrow the Fox Will Come to Town
6 English Dances (6)
7 Salutation Carol / Bring Us Good Ale, Carol Medley
8 In the Bleak Midwinter, for Chorus & Organ, H. 73
9 Lord of the Dance
10 Ther Is No Rose of Swych Vertu, Carol (English)
11 Holly and His Merry Men, Song
12 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
13 English Country Dances, Medley for Flute, Violin & Cello
14 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night (A Collection of 20 New Psalm Tunes, 1746)
15 Dona Nobis Pacem
16 There Shall a Star from Jacob Come Forth, Song for Chorus (After Mendelssohn)
17 Come and I Will Sing You, Song
18 Rejoice, Ye Tenants of the Earth, Carol (English)
19 The Sussex Mummers' Carol, Carol Setting for Chorus & Brass Ensemble
Revel Records
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Christmas concerts are one of the highlights of this celebrated ensemble’s musical year. Joined by the RSNO Junior Chorus, this disc captures some highlights of these concerts with a selection of festive favourites both old and new.
1. A Christmas Festival Leroy Anderson
2. Christmas Alphabet Buddy Kaye/ Jules Loman
3. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Traditional
4. The Little Drummer Boy Simeone/ Davis/ Onorati
5. Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson
6. Hey! Now Bob Chilcott
7. Personent Hodie Traditional
8. March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland Victor Herbert/ Glen MacDonough
9. The Twelve Days of Christmas John Rutter
10. Sandman’s Song and Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel Englebert Humperdinck
11. Somewhere in My Memory John Williams
12. Skaters’ Waltz Emile Waldteufel
13. Stable Carol Vaughan Meakins
14. Sleighbell Serenade from Three Christmas Pictures Philip Lane
15. Panis Angelicus Cesar Franck
16. This Little Babe from A Ceremony of Carols Benjamin Britten
17. Christmas Hope Daniel Harrison
18. The Penguin Song Stannard/Lucy W Rhu
19. Jingle Bells James Lord Pierpoint
20. Schneewalzer Thomas Koschat
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