2011: Working List of Classical & Choral Christmas Recordings
Updated: October 27, 2024
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Passion, excitement, sorrow, and celebration all the room with this new exciting release of Biber: Mystery Sonatas by Julia Wedman. Though the Mystery Sonatas (also called the Rosary Sonatas) weren’t discovered until the late 19th century, these master works of violin virtuosity that employs extensive scordutura (multiple tunings) for the performer have become a favorite of Baroque Music lovers and violinists the world over.
After 2 years of research leading up to the recording, Ms. Wedman has brought a new life and impassioned vision to these works.
“Of the violin players of the last century,” wrote the 18th-century historian Charles Burney, “Biber seems to have been the best, and his solos are the most difficult and most fanciful of any music I have seen of the same period.”
“Of the violin players of the last century,” wrote the 18th-century historian Charles Burney, “Biber seems to have been the best, and his solos are the most difficult and most fanciful of any music I have seen of the same period.”
Over 200 years later, scholars, audiences and performers still agree with him. Heinrich Franz Ignaz Biber, (1644-1704) was one of the most unique violin virtuosi of the late seventeenth-century. While he composed numerous vocal works, including operas, masses and cantatas, he is most notable today for his brilliant instrumental works, specifically solo violin works and chamber music.
Heinrich Biber’s enigmatic sixteen Rosary/Mystery Sonatas have captivated audiences and violinists since they were first discovered in the late 19th century. Biber wrote in his dedication page to the Archbishop Maximilian Gandolph von Khuenberg that he “consecrated these sonatas to the most glorious mysteries which you hold so highly.”
But it is the unique feature of scordatura — the complete re-tuning of the violin — that sets the Rosary/Mystery Sonatas apart. While this practice had been used in violin music before, it is in the Mystery Sonatas that Biber takes this technique to a level that had never been seen before, or ever again. Of the sixteen sonatas in the set, fourteen feature this radical technique.
Heinrich Biber’s enigmatic sixteen Rosary/Mystery Sonatas have captivated audiences and violinists since they were first discovered in the late 19th century. Biber wrote in his dedication page to the Archbishop Maximilian Gandolph von Khuenberg that he “consecrated these sonatas to the most glorious mysteries which you hold so highly.”
But it is the unique feature of scordatura — the complete re-tuning of the violin — that sets the Rosary/Mystery Sonatas apart. While this practice had been used in violin music before, it is in the Mystery Sonatas that Biber takes this technique to a level that had never been seen before, or ever again. Of the sixteen sonatas in the set, fourteen feature this radical technique.
Each new re-tuning of the violin sonically transforms the instrument as the violinist and audience experiences new aural effects. With each sonata, Biber creates in the violin an analogy to the ancient metaphor that the human body itself is a string instrument, resonating with the voice of God.
Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canadian violinist Julia Wedman was invited to join the internationally renowned Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra in 2005. She quickly developed a reputation for her solo performances with the ensemble and is frequently showcased on Tafelmusik’s recordings as well as their home concert series in Toronto. Julia has played concertos with the group on tours throughout Canada, the U.S.A., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Europe, China and Korea.
Julia is a member of the innovative young baroque ensemble I Furiosi (ifuriosi.com), whose album Crazy (DSL-90802) is also available from Sono Luminus. She is also one quarter of the Eybler Quartet (eyblerquartet.com), a period instrument ensemble that specializes in music of the classical era, and are champions of excellent but underrated composers. As a part of the Aradia Baroque Ensemble and Toronto Camerata under the direction of Kevin Mallon, Julia also recorded many CDs available on Naxos. Ms. Wedman plays a Hendrick Jacobs violin made in Amsterdam in 1694.
This album whose stellar performance is matched with extensive scholarly notes as well as Ms. Wedman’s descriptions of her personal vision for each of the sonatas is the perfect choice for lovers of baroque performance, virtuosic violin music, and a wonderful gift for the Easter season.
Disc One
1. Mystery Sonata No. 1, “The Annunciation” 5:49
2. Mystery Sonata No. 2, “The Visitation” 5:17
3. Mystery Sonata No. 3, “The Nativity” 7:19
4. Mystery Sonata No. 4, “The Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple” 7:53
5. Mystery Sonata No. 5, “Finding the 12-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple” 7:22
6. Mystery Sonata No. 6, “The Agony in the Garden” 7:26
7. Mystery Sonata No. 7, “The Scourging at the Pillar” 9:28
8. Mystery Sonata No. 8, “The Crowning with Thorns” 6:05
9. Mystery Sonata No. 9, “Jesus Carrying the Cross” 7:41
10. Mystery Sonata No. 10, “The Crucifixion” 9:04
Disc Two
1. Mystery Sonata No. 11, “The Resurrection” 8:29
2. Mystery Sonata No. 12, “The Ascension” 7:41
3. Mystery Sonata No. 13, “Pentecost” 8:12
4. Mystery Sonata No. 14, “The Assumption of Mary into Heaven” 8:40
5. Mystery Sonata No. 15, “The Coronation of Mary in Heaven” 11:30
6. Passagalia, “The Guardian Angel” 10:47
Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canadian violinist Julia Wedman was invited to join the internationally renowned Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra in 2005. She quickly developed a reputation for her solo performances with the ensemble and is frequently showcased on Tafelmusik’s recordings as well as their home concert series in Toronto. Julia has played concertos with the group on tours throughout Canada, the U.S.A., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Europe, China and Korea.
Julia is a member of the innovative young baroque ensemble I Furiosi (ifuriosi.com), whose album Crazy (DSL-90802) is also available from Sono Luminus. She is also one quarter of the Eybler Quartet (eyblerquartet.com), a period instrument ensemble that specializes in music of the classical era, and are champions of excellent but underrated composers. As a part of the Aradia Baroque Ensemble and Toronto Camerata under the direction of Kevin Mallon, Julia also recorded many CDs available on Naxos. Ms. Wedman plays a Hendrick Jacobs violin made in Amsterdam in 1694.
This album whose stellar performance is matched with extensive scholarly notes as well as Ms. Wedman’s descriptions of her personal vision for each of the sonatas is the perfect choice for lovers of baroque performance, virtuosic violin music, and a wonderful gift for the Easter season.
Disc One
1. Mystery Sonata No. 1, “The Annunciation” 5:49
2. Mystery Sonata No. 2, “The Visitation” 5:17
3. Mystery Sonata No. 3, “The Nativity” 7:19
4. Mystery Sonata No. 4, “The Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple” 7:53
5. Mystery Sonata No. 5, “Finding the 12-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple” 7:22
6. Mystery Sonata No. 6, “The Agony in the Garden” 7:26
7. Mystery Sonata No. 7, “The Scourging at the Pillar” 9:28
8. Mystery Sonata No. 8, “The Crowning with Thorns” 6:05
9. Mystery Sonata No. 9, “Jesus Carrying the Cross” 7:41
10. Mystery Sonata No. 10, “The Crucifixion” 9:04
Disc Two
1. Mystery Sonata No. 11, “The Resurrection” 8:29
2. Mystery Sonata No. 12, “The Ascension” 7:41
3. Mystery Sonata No. 13, “Pentecost” 8:12
4. Mystery Sonata No. 14, “The Assumption of Mary into Heaven” 8:40
5. Mystery Sonata No. 15, “The Coronation of Mary in Heaven” 11:30
6. Passagalia, “The Guardian Angel” 10:47
https://www.sonoluminus.com/store/biber-mystery-sonatas
1. Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Part I: Jauchzet, Frohlocket
2. Recitative: When Jesus, Our Lord - Trio: Say, Where Is He Born
3. Chorus: There Shall a Star
4. Part I: Recitative: There Were Shepherds Abiding - Chorus: Glory to God
5. Part I: For Unto Us a Child Is Born
6. Part II: Hallelujah
7. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Arr. L. Woodruff)
8. Boar's Head Carol
9. The Shepherd's Carol
10. How Far Is It to Bethlehem
11. O Little Town of Bethlehem
12. Sussex Carol
13. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
14. Good Christian Men, Rejoice
15. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
16. Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child
17. L'enfance Du Christ, Op. 25, Part II: The Flight Into Egypt: The Shepherd's Farewell to the Holy Family
18. Good King Wenceslas (Arr. L. Woodruff)
19. Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine
20. Wassail Song
21. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1 O Come All Ye Faithful
2 The First Nowell
3 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
4 Of the Father's Heart Begotten
5 A Boy Was Born, Op. 3: Theme: A Boy Was Born
6 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
7 I Wonder As I Wander
8 Angels We Have Heard on High
9 We Three Kings of Orient Are
10 Away in a Manger
11 Silent Night
12 Deck the Halls
13 Joy to the World
14 Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
15 Sleepers, Awake!
16 Es Ist Ein Ros' Enstprungen (Lo' How a Rose E'er Blooming) (Arr. M. Praetorius)
17 Carol of the Bells (Arr. P.J. Wilhousky)
18 O Come, Little Children
19 From Heaven Above
20 Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
21 Coventry Carol
22 While By My Sheep
23 What Is This Lovely Fragrance Wafting? (Arr. J. Flummerfelt)
24 Masters in This Hall
25 The Holly and the Ivy
26 Go Tell It on the Mountain
27 The Twelve Days of Christmas (Arr. J. Rutter)
Gourd Music is proud to release Colonial Christmas, by Barry Phillips.
On this exciting new work Barry has arranged three distinct types of music:
1 Processional: A Christmas Roundelay
2 Joy to the World
3 The Cat and the Mouse Carol
4 Gloria in Excelsis
5 Gesu Bambino
6 Ring Out Ye Chrystal Spheres
7 Los Pastores a Belen
8 Silent Night
9 Three Dancing Carols
10 A Holiday Hoedown for Organ
11 Away in a Manger
12 Angels from the Realms of Glory
13 Sing Choirs of Angels! (Bonus Track)
Commissioned by Dicapo Opera Theatre, Thomas Pasatieri's charge for God Bless Us, Every One! was to bring the cast of characters to the shores of America. God Bless Us, Every One! suggests what might have happened 20 years after the famous final line of Dickens' original tale.
1 Ihr Lieben Christen, for Ssatb Voices, 3 Violins, 2 Violas, Violone, 3 Cornets, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones & Continuo, Buxwv 51: Sinfoni
After the triumphant success of the King’s Singers last Christmas Album released in 2003 entitled ‘Christmas’, this new disc sets an eclectic assortment of modern Christmas classics with special arrangements of some much loved favourites.
1. Rise up, shepherd, and follow Traditional, arr. Carl Davis
2. Gabriel’s message Edgar Pettiman
3. Noël nouvelet Traditional, arr. Philip Lawson
4. What child is this? Traditional / William Chatterton Dix, arr. Bob Chilcott
5. The crown of roses Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky, arr. Jeremy Lubbock
6. O little one sweet Traditional, harmonised J.S. Bach
7. Lullay my liking Philip Lawson
8. Stille Nacht Franz Gruber / Joseph Mohr, arr. John Rutter
9. The quiet heart June Collin / James Morgan
10. There is a flower John Rutter
11. Joy to the world Lowell Mason / Isaac Watts, arr. Philip Lawson
12. Sérénade d’hiver Camille Saint-Saëns
13. The twelve days of Christmas Traditional, arr. Geoffrey Keating featuring John Julius Norwich’s A correspondence
14. Gaudete Traditional, arr. Brian Kay
15. God rest you merry gentlemen Traditional, arr. Geoffrey Keating
16. The little drummer boy Katherine K. Davis / Henry Onorati / Harry Simeone, arr. John McCarthy
17. Jingle bells James Lord Pierpont, arr. Gordon Langford
18. Deck the hall with boughs of holly Traditional / Thomas Oliphant, arr. Gordon Langford
https://signumrecords.com/product/joy-to-the-world/SIGCD268/
Noel The Story of Christmas is a recording of the live Public Television Award winning performance recorded by Grammy Award winning producer Jeff "Jedi Master" Jones at Flushing Town Hall in New York.
Chanticleer's sumptuous blend of voices rings in the holiday
season with profound, peaceful and joyous music. Their new release of
beloved Christmas songs titled, "Our Favorite Carols" will warm hearts
and bring the holiday spirit to every listener. Chanticleer is a 12-man
professional a cappella Grammy® winning vocal ensemble with an
international reputation for its broad and varied repertoire that spans
700 years of music, its impeccable blend of voices, and the refinement
of its music-making. Performing over 100 concerts a year all around the
world, Chanticleer is most sought-after at Christmas. In its extensive
discography, Chanticleer's Christmas recordings are the best sellers.
They have annual holiday appearances at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
and Walt Disney Concert Hall, as well as throughout the San Francisco
Bay Area. This new recording is Chanticleer's gift of joy to its fans at
Christmas time.
1 A Babe is Born in Bethlehem
2 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Rejoice and Be Merry
3 I Saw Three Ships, This Have I Done For My True love,
4 I Wonder as I Wander
5 Star of Wonder/We Three Kings of Orient Are/No Small Wonder
6 The Town Lay Hushed
7 The Holly and the Ivy
8 A Virgin Unspotted
9 Gabriel's Message
10 Huron Carol
11 See, Amid the Winter's Snow
12 Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
13 A Christmas Carol
14 Good King Wenceslas
15 In the Bleak Midwinter
16 Silent Night
Pastorale d'été - Symphonie n°4 - Une Cantate de Noël / Christopher Maltman, baryton - New London Children's Choir - London Philharmonic Orchestra - Vladimir Jurowski, direction
LPO
1 Fallt Mit Danken, Fallt Mit Loben
2 Und Da Acht Tage Um Waren
3 Immanuel, O Süßes Wort!
4 FLÖßT, Mein Heiland, FLÖßT Dein Namen
5 Wohlan, Dein Name Soll Allein
6 Ich Will Nur Dir Zu Ehren Leben
7 Jesus Richte Mein Beginnen
8 Ehre Sei Dir, Gott, Gesungen
9 Da Jesus Geboren War Zu Bethlehem
10 Wo Ist Der Neugeborne König Der Jüden?
11 Dein Glanz All Finsternis Verzehrt
12 Erleucht Auch Meine Finstre Sinnen
13 Da Das Der König Herodes Hörte
14 Warum Wollt Ihr Erschrecken?
15 Und Ließ Versammeln Alle Hohepriester
16 Ach! Wenn Wird Die Zeit Erscheinen?
17 Mein Liebster Herrschet Schon
18 Zwar Ist Solche Herzensstube
19 Herr, Wenn Die Stolzen Feinde Schnauben
20 Da Berief Herodes Die Weisen Heimlich
21 Du Falscher, Suche Nur Denn Herrn Zu Fällen
22 Nur Ein Wink Von Seinen Händen
23 Als Sie Nun Den König Gehöret Hatten
24 Ich Steh An Deiner Krippen Hier
25 Und Gott Befahl Ihnen Im Traum
26 So Geht! Genug, Mein Schatz Geht Nicht Von Hier
27 Nun MÖGT Ihr Stolzen Feinde Schrecken
28 Was Will Der Hölle Schrecken Nun
29 Nun Seid Ihr Wohl Gerochen
1 Balulalow
2 Ding Dong Merrily on High (Arr. F. Gramann)
3 Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (Arr. K. Chapman)
4 The Hills Are Bare at Bethlehem
5 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Arr. A.B. Sherman)
6 Venez Mes Enfants (Come, My Children) (Arr. D. Patriquin)
7 We Three Kings (Arr. C. Dobrinski)
8 3 Settings of in Dulci Jubilo (After J.S. Bach, M. Dupre and F. Liszt)
9 Fum, Fum, Fum (Arr. A. Parker and R. Shaw)
10 Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) (Arr. D.E. Wagner)
11 Variations on Adeste Fideles
12 Deck the Halls (Arr. A. Parker and R. Shaw)
13 In the Bleak Midwinter (Arr. K.L. Buckwalter)
14 Toccata on Veni Emmanuel
15 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1 Hodie, Christus Natus Est
2 Little Drummer Boy, Carol of the Drum
3 Nova, Nova, Ave Fit Ex Eva
4 Deck the Hall - Ding Dong Merrily on High - Carol of the Bells
5 Wassail Song
6 Landlord, Fill the Flowing Bowl (Arr. D. Hughes)
7 Silent Night (Arr. D. Hughes, J. Rutter and P. Sjolund)
8 A Garland of Carols
9 I Wonder As I Wander
10 Caroling, Caroling
11 A Christmas Carol
12 Somerset Wassail (Arr. R. Felciano)
13 We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. E. Fissinger)
14 Rise Up Shepherd and Foller (Arr. A. Parker)
15 Merry Christmas to You All
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| 1 Hymn to St Cecilia Op. 27 (2004 Digital Remaster): I. in a Garden Shady This Holy Lady 2 Hymn to St Cecilia Op. 27 (2004 Digital Remaster): II. I Cannot Grow 3 Hymn to St Cecilia Op. 27 (2004 Digital Remaster): III. O Ear Whose Creatures Cannot Wish to Fall 4 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): I: Procession 5 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): II: Wolcum Yole! 6 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): III. There Is No Rose 7 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): IV: (A) That Yong Child 8 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): IV: (B) Balulalow 9 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): V: As Dew in Aprille 10 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): VI: This Little Babe 11 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): VII: Interlude (Andante Pastorale) [Harp] 12 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): VIII: In Freezing Winter Night 13 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): IX: Spring Carol 14 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): X: Deo Gracias! 15 A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (2004 Digital Remaster): XI: Recession 16 Missa Brevis in D Op. 63 (2004 Digital Remaster): I. Kyrie 17 Missa Brevis in D Op. 63 (2004 Digital Remaster): II. Gloria 18 Missa Brevis in D Op. 63 (2004 Digital Remaster): III. Sanctus 19 Missa Brevis in D Op. 63 (2004 Digital Remaster): IV. Benedictus 20 Missa Brevis in D Op. 63 (2004 Digital Remaster): V. Agnus Dei 21 Festival Te Deum Op. 32 (2004 Digital Remaster) 22 Rejoice in the Lamb - Festival Cantata Op. 30 (2004 Digital Remaster): Rejoice in God, O Ye Tongues (Choir) 23 Rejoice in the Lamb - Festival Cantata Op. 30 (2004 Digital Remaster): For I Will Consider My Cat Jeoffry (Treble) 24 Rejoice in the Lamb - Festival Cantata Op. 30 (2004 Digital Remaster): For the Mouse Is a Creature of Great Personal Valour (Alto) 25 Rejoice in the Lamb - Festival Cantata Op. 30 (2004 Digital Remaster): For the Flowers Are Great Blessings (Tenor) 26 Rejoice in the Lamb - Festival Cantata Op. 30 (2004 Digital Remaster): For I Am Under the Same Accusation (Choir) 27 Rejoice in the Lamb - Festival Cantata Op. 30 (2004 Digital Remaster): For He Is the Spirit (Bass and Choir) 28 Rejoice in the Lamb - Festival Cantata Op. 30 (2004 Digital Remaster): Hallelujah (Choir) 29 Te Deum (1934) (2004 Digital Remaster) 30 Jubilate Deo (1961) (2004 Digital) Edge Note: Based on the listed directors of the choirs, this is a reissue of previously released recordings. Some of them have been remastered. 
 It was with typical discernment that Geoffrey Webber responded to a request to put together his dream Christmas programme. Opening with Jan Sandström’s sublime deconstruction of Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, Webber’s classy choir reveals and delights in equal measure, finding space for both the Venetian lushness of Gabrieli and the distilled purity of Webern in a seasonal collection which is also sprinkled with unexpected gems of more recent provenance. Edward Higginbottom’s jazz-infused Rocking Carol, Thomas Hewitt Jones’s eloquently expressive What Child is This?, and the small miracle that is Matthew Owens’ reimagined setting of The Holly and the Ivy – all glitter in a programme that dovetails old and new with characteristic Cambridge sophistication. Dormi Jesu: A Caius Christmas - Delphian Records   | |||
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Celebrating these heavenly guardians and guides, The Chants of Angels is
relaxing, peaceful, uplifting. Using the ancient melodies and texts of
the early church, each Gregorian chant depicts a new aspect or story of
the angels. From our most intimate plea to the angels for aid, to the
great announcement made by the Archangel Gabriel, The Chants of Angels
surrounds the listener with these songs of prayer and comfort. Great for
driving, background music, or quiet meditation.
1. Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Part I: Jauchzet, Frohlocket
2. Recitative: When Jesus, Our Lord - Trio: Say, Where Is He Born
3. Chorus: There Shall a Star
4. Part I: Recitative: There Were Shepherds Abiding - Chorus: Glory to God
5. Part I: For Unto Us a Child Is Born
6. Part II: Hallelujah
7. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Arr. L. Woodruff)
8. Boar's Head Carol
9. The Shepherd's Carol
10. How Far Is It to Bethlehem
11. O Little Town of Bethlehem
12. Sussex Carol
13. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
14. Good Christian Men, Rejoice
15. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
16. Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child
17. L'enfance Du Christ, Op. 25, Part II: The Flight Into Egypt: The Shepherd's Farewell to the Holy Family
18. Good King Wenceslas (Arr. L. Woodruff)
19. Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine
20. Wassail Song
21. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1 O Come All Ye Faithful
2 The First Nowell
3 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
4 Of the Father's Heart Begotten
5 A Boy Was Born, Op. 3: Theme: A Boy Was Born
6 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
7 I Wonder As I Wander
8 Angels We Have Heard on High
9 We Three Kings of Orient Are
10 Away in a Manger
11 Silent Night
12 Deck the Halls
13 Joy to the World
14 Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
15 Sleepers, Awake!
16 Es Ist Ein Ros' Enstprungen (Lo' How a Rose E'er Blooming) (Arr. M. Praetorius)
17 Carol of the Bells (Arr. P.J. Wilhousky)
18 O Come, Little Children
19 From Heaven Above
20 Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
21 Coventry Carol
22 While By My Sheep
23 What Is This Lovely Fragrance Wafting? (Arr. J. Flummerfelt)
24 Masters in This Hall
25 The Holly and the Ivy
26 Go Tell It on the Mountain
27 The Twelve Days of Christmas (Arr. J. Rutter)
Gourd Music is proud to release Colonial Christmas, by Barry Phillips.
On this exciting new work Barry has arranged three distinct types of music:
American choral pieces by William Billings and other early American composers, dance tunes from John Playford s The English Dancing Master, and folk tunes of the period and earlier. Selections include "The Merry Wassail," "Christ Child Lullaby," "Drive the Cold Winter Away," "Nos Galan (Deck the Hall)," "Judea," and twelve additional selections.
Barry is joined by a wealth of musicians: Swedish nyckelharpa master Olov Johansson, Scottish fiddler Sarah-Jane Summers, Celtic harpist Jesse Autumn, Welsh violinist Robert Evans, oboe and English horn player Shelley Phillips, harpsichordist Linda Burman-Hall, mountain dulcimer player Neal Hellman Hammered dulcimer player Robin Petrie, fiddler Deby Benton Grosjean, flautist Lars Johannesson and others.
Colonial Christmas is a reflection from today, a look back at a variety of music that might well have been played at a Christmas party in colonial America.
Gourd Music
Colonial Christmas is a reflection from today, a look back at a variety of music that might well have been played at a Christmas party in colonial America.
Gourd Music
2011 holiday release from the American Idol contestant and the
world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Each year, the Christmas concert
presented by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square
is seen by more than 85,000 people live and by millions more via
television broadcast. It is a full-scale production featuring
world-class musicians, soloists, dancers, narrators, and music that
leaves viewers in awe year after year. The Choir was joined by pop music
sensation and platinum recording artist David Archuleta. David's clear
and powerful vocals paired with the Choir's classic Christmas sound
makes this album a must-have for any Christmas collection.
2 Joy to the World
3 The Cat and the Mouse Carol
4 Gloria in Excelsis
5 Gesu Bambino
6 Ring Out Ye Chrystal Spheres
7 Los Pastores a Belen
8 Silent Night
9 Three Dancing Carols
10 A Holiday Hoedown for Organ
11 Away in a Manger
12 Angels from the Realms of Glory
13 Sing Choirs of Angels! (Bonus Track)
Commissioned by Dicapo Opera Theatre, Thomas Pasatieri's charge for God Bless Us, Every One! was to bring the cast of characters to the shores of America. God Bless Us, Every One! suggests what might have happened 20 years after the famous final line of Dickens' original tale.
The libretto combines the characters from A Christmas Carol with the plot of another Dickens' story, Doubledick, and mixes them all into the turbulent years during the American Civil War.
https://www.albanyrecords.com/catalog/troy1265/
https://www.albanyrecords.com/catalog/troy1265/
1 Ihr Lieben Christen, for Ssatb Voices, 3 Violins, 2 Violas, Violone, 3 Cornets, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones & Continuo, Buxwv 51: Sinfoni
2 Ihr Lieben Christen, for Ssatb Voices, 3 Violins, 2 Violas, Violone, 3 Cornets, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones & Continuo, Buxwv 51: Terzett
3 Ihr Lieben Christen, for Ssatb Voices, 3 Violins, 2 Violas, Violone, 3 Cornets, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones & Continuo, Buxwv 51: Chor. E
4 Gloria, for 3 Solo Voices, Chorus, Trumpet, Oboe, Violin (Ad Lib), 2 Violas, 2 Cellos, Strings & Continuo in D Major, RV 589: 1. Glor
5 Gloria, for 3 Solo Voices, Chorus, Trumpet, Oboe, Violin (Ad Lib), 2 Violas, 2 Cellos, Strings & Continuo in D Major, RV 589: 6. Domi 6 In Deinem Wort Und Sakrment, Sacred Cantata for 3 Voices, Chorus, 2 Violins, Viola & Continuo, TWV 1:931: Aria. Ich Bin Ja Dessen Gar
7 Te Deum, for 3 Voices, Choir, 2 Horns & Orchestra: Te Deum Laudamus
8 Messa Per Il Santissimo Natale, for 3 Voices, Choir & Orchestra: Cum Sancto Spiritu
9 Dank-Hymne Der Freundschaft, Ein Geburstags-Stück, Birthday Cantata for Voices & Orchestra, H. 824E (Incomplete): Lobet Den Herrn (Ex
10 Ein Hoher Tag KÖMMT, Cantata: 1. Ein Hoher Tag KÖMMT
11 Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe, Motet for Chorus
12 Lauft, Ihr Hirten Allzugleich, Offertory for Soprano, Chorus & Orchestra, MH 217
13 Weihnachtslied. Heiligste Nacht (2), for Chorus & Orchestra, MH 461 (KL 6:28D)
14 Magnificat for Soloists, Chorus, Orchestra & Organ in C Major, D. 486: Magnificat Anima Mea
15 Vom Himmel Hoch, Chorale Cantata for Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra in C Major: 1. Vom Himmel Hoch
16 Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm Ich Her, Improvisation for Organ
17 Frohlocket, Ihr Völker (Rejoice, O Ye People), for Double Chorus in G Major, Op. 79/1
18 Noël, for Soprano, Alto, Female Chorus & Piano with Organ Ad Lib
19 Oratorio de Noël, for Solo Voices, Chorus, Strings, Harp & Organ, Op. 12: Terzett. Tecum Principium
20 Oratorio de Noël, for Solo Voices, Chorus, Strings, Harp & Organ, Op. 12: Quintet Et Choeur. Consurge
21 Der Stern Von Bethlehem, Cantata, for Soloists, Chorus, Orchestra & Organ, Op. 164: Die Hirten An Der Krippe
22 Advent-Motetten (9), Op. 176: Qui Sedes
23 Es Kommt Ein Schiff Geladen, Song for Chorus (12 German Sacred Songs, No. 2)
24 Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht, Improvisation for Organ
Carus
After the triumphant success of the King’s Singers last Christmas Album released in 2003 entitled ‘Christmas’, this new disc sets an eclectic assortment of modern Christmas classics with special arrangements of some much loved favourites.
1. Rise up, shepherd, and follow Traditional, arr. Carl Davis
2. Gabriel’s message Edgar Pettiman
3. Noël nouvelet Traditional, arr. Philip Lawson
4. What child is this? Traditional / William Chatterton Dix, arr. Bob Chilcott
5. The crown of roses Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky, arr. Jeremy Lubbock
6. O little one sweet Traditional, harmonised J.S. Bach
7. Lullay my liking Philip Lawson
8. Stille Nacht Franz Gruber / Joseph Mohr, arr. John Rutter
9. The quiet heart June Collin / James Morgan
10. There is a flower John Rutter
11. Joy to the world Lowell Mason / Isaac Watts, arr. Philip Lawson
12. Sérénade d’hiver Camille Saint-Saëns
13. The twelve days of Christmas Traditional, arr. Geoffrey Keating featuring John Julius Norwich’s A correspondence
14. Gaudete Traditional, arr. Brian Kay
15. God rest you merry gentlemen Traditional, arr. Geoffrey Keating
16. The little drummer boy Katherine K. Davis / Henry Onorati / Harry Simeone, arr. John McCarthy
17. Jingle bells James Lord Pierpont, arr. Gordon Langford
18. Deck the hall with boughs of holly Traditional / Thomas Oliphant, arr. Gordon Langford
https://signumrecords.com/product/joy-to-the-world/SIGCD268/
1 Komt Allen Tezamen - Frans Bauer 2 Kerstfeest In Ons Mooie Nederland (Winter Wonderland) - Marianne Weber 3 Kon Het Maar Altijd Kerstfeest Wezen - Koos Alberts 4 Dit Kerstfeest (Last Christmas) - Dennie Christian 5 Kerstmis In Alle Landen (Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer) - Het Holland Duo 6 Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht - Henk Wijngaard 7 Ik Wil Met Kerst Niet Alleen Zijn (Lonely This Christmas) - Kees Versluys 8 Er Is 'N Kindeke Geboren Op Aard - Hanny 9 Jingle Bells - Frank & Mirella 10 Kerst In Nederland - De Havenzangers 11 In Een Donkere Kerstnacht - Bonnie St. Claire Sony Music Canada |
This beautiful collection of music for the Christmas season features selected tracks performed by Jos van Veldhoven and the Netherlands Bach Society, culled from their many acclaimed recordings for Channel Classics. The selections range from music by Bach and Sweelinck to traditional carols. Founded in 1921, The Netherlands Bach Society is the oldest early music ensemble in the Netherlands.
1 Wie SCH N Leuchtet Der Morgenstern
2 Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen
3 Ave Maria
4 Magnificat
5 Et Incarnatus Est?
6 Unser Mund Sei Voll Lachens
7 Ich Steh An Deiner Krippen
8 Allein Gott in Der H H Sei Ehre
9 Ehre Sei Gott
10 Angelus Ad Pastores Ait
11 Sinfonia
12 O Jesulein
13 Schlafe Mein Liebster
14 FR Hlich Soll Mein Herz
15 Ehre Sei Gott in Der H He
16 Gloria in Excelsis / Et in Terra Pax
1 Machet Die Tore Weit
2 Der Morgenstern Ist Aufgedrungen
3 Zu Beth'lem Uberm Stall
4 Den Die Hirten Lobten Sehre
5 Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes
6 Wunderbare Freude! Wunderbare Nacht!
7 Herbei, O Ihr Glaubigen
8 O Heiland, Reiss Die Himmel Auf
9 Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland
10 O Komm, O Komm Immanuel
11 Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen
12 Magnificat Peregrini Toni
13 Ubers Gebirg, Maria Ging
14 Kommet, Ihr Hirten
15 Furchtet Euch Nicht
16 Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt
17 Furchte Dich Nicht
1 Wie SCH N Leuchtet Der Morgenstern
2 Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen
3 Ave Maria
4 Magnificat
5 Et Incarnatus Est?
6 Unser Mund Sei Voll Lachens
7 Ich Steh An Deiner Krippen
8 Allein Gott in Der H H Sei Ehre
9 Ehre Sei Gott
10 Angelus Ad Pastores Ait
11 Sinfonia
12 O Jesulein
13 Schlafe Mein Liebster
14 FR Hlich Soll Mein Herz
15 Ehre Sei Gott in Der H He
16 Gloria in Excelsis / Et in Terra Pax
1 Machet Die Tore Weit
2 Der Morgenstern Ist Aufgedrungen
3 Zu Beth'lem Uberm Stall
4 Den Die Hirten Lobten Sehre
5 Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes
6 Wunderbare Freude! Wunderbare Nacht!
7 Herbei, O Ihr Glaubigen
8 O Heiland, Reiss Die Himmel Auf
9 Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland
10 O Komm, O Komm Immanuel
11 Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen
12 Magnificat Peregrini Toni
13 Ubers Gebirg, Maria Ging
14 Kommet, Ihr Hirten
15 Furchtet Euch Nicht
16 Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt
17 Furchte Dich Nicht
The Noel Chorale and Orchestra under the Direction of Conductor Robert G. Sonnenberg, brings alive the Story of the first Christmas by its powerful and spectacular performance of the most beautiful Christmas Carols ever written.
Internationally famed tenor, Andrew Joseph Koslosky, is the Soloist and Narrator of the Holiday program. His featured solo, Schubert's 'Ave Maria', is a highlight of the evening, as Koslosky sings in a prayerful manner, with a strong voice and perfect pitch, while singing in front of a string quartet arrangement which adds wonderful contrast and dimension to the Christmas program.
As the Narrator, Mr. Koslosky uses a wonderful and inspiring interpretation of scripture to carry the audience through the story. The very powerful piece, 'One Solitary Life', is the highlight of the narration. Grammy winner, Jeff Jones, captures the essence of the live broadcast with impeccable balance and sound production, as has become his calling card in the music industry.
Few can capture a live performance and allow the recording to keep it's energy like Jedi Master can. Did you now that five Public Charity 501(c) (3) programs benefitted from the concert Noel? This is a must have for Christmas Music lovers and a sure to please result for all listeners of spiritual and inspiring music.
1 Shout for Joy
2 Oh Come All Ye Faithful
3 Away in a Manger
4 O Holy Night
5 Angels From the Realms of Glory
6 Ave Maria (Feat. Andrew Joseph Koslosky)
7 Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
8 What Child Is This
9 Do You Hear What I Hear
10 Silent Night
11 Joy to the World
12 Hallelujah Chorus
1 Shout for Joy
2 Oh Come All Ye Faithful
3 Away in a Manger
4 O Holy Night
5 Angels From the Realms of Glory
6 Ave Maria (Feat. Andrew Joseph Koslosky)
7 Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
8 What Child Is This
9 Do You Hear What I Hear
10 Silent Night
11 Joy to the World
12 Hallelujah Chorus
In the run-up to Advent and Christmas, the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge under Andrew Nethsingha presents a joyous celebration of music for the festive season. The disc includes original works by John Rutter, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, Elizabeth Poston, and Kenneth Leighton. These are complemented by arrangements of popular songs, and a selection of congregational hymns, all displaying strong ties to the Advent and Christmas seasons.
This album was recorded in the College Chapel in full surround-sound, which means that it not only sounds spectacular, but recreates to a spectacular degree the experience of listening to the Choir perform in the Chapel.
The Choir of St John’s College, established in the 1670s, is today one of the finest college choirs in the world, known and loved by millions for its recordings, broadcasts, and concert tours.
https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHSA%205096
This album was recorded in the College Chapel in full surround-sound, which means that it not only sounds spectacular, but recreates to a spectacular degree the experience of listening to the Choir perform in the Chapel.
The Choir of St John’s College, established in the 1670s, is today one of the finest college choirs in the world, known and loved by millions for its recordings, broadcasts, and concert tours.
https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHSA%205096
1 A Babe is Born in Bethlehem
2 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Rejoice and Be Merry
3 I Saw Three Ships, This Have I Done For My True love,
4 I Wonder as I Wander
5 Star of Wonder/We Three Kings of Orient Are/No Small Wonder
6 The Town Lay Hushed
7 The Holly and the Ivy
8 A Virgin Unspotted
9 Gabriel's Message
10 Huron Carol
11 See, Amid the Winter's Snow
12 Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
13 A Christmas Carol
14 Good King Wenceslas
15 In the Bleak Midwinter
16 Silent Night
Pastorale d'été - Symphonie n°4 - Une Cantate de Noël / Christopher Maltman, baryton - New London Children's Choir - London Philharmonic Orchestra - Vladimir Jurowski, direction
LPO
1 Fallt Mit Danken, Fallt Mit Loben
2 Und Da Acht Tage Um Waren
3 Immanuel, O Süßes Wort!
4 FLÖßT, Mein Heiland, FLÖßT Dein Namen
5 Wohlan, Dein Name Soll Allein
6 Ich Will Nur Dir Zu Ehren Leben
7 Jesus Richte Mein Beginnen
8 Ehre Sei Dir, Gott, Gesungen
9 Da Jesus Geboren War Zu Bethlehem
10 Wo Ist Der Neugeborne König Der Jüden?
11 Dein Glanz All Finsternis Verzehrt
12 Erleucht Auch Meine Finstre Sinnen
13 Da Das Der König Herodes Hörte
14 Warum Wollt Ihr Erschrecken?
15 Und Ließ Versammeln Alle Hohepriester
16 Ach! Wenn Wird Die Zeit Erscheinen?
17 Mein Liebster Herrschet Schon
18 Zwar Ist Solche Herzensstube
19 Herr, Wenn Die Stolzen Feinde Schnauben
20 Da Berief Herodes Die Weisen Heimlich
21 Du Falscher, Suche Nur Denn Herrn Zu Fällen
22 Nur Ein Wink Von Seinen Händen
23 Als Sie Nun Den König Gehöret Hatten
24 Ich Steh An Deiner Krippen Hier
25 Und Gott Befahl Ihnen Im Traum
26 So Geht! Genug, Mein Schatz Geht Nicht Von Hier
27 Nun MÖGT Ihr Stolzen Feinde Schrecken
28 Was Will Der Hölle Schrecken Nun
29 Nun Seid Ihr Wohl Gerochen
1 Balulalow
2 Ding Dong Merrily on High (Arr. F. Gramann)
3 Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (Arr. K. Chapman)
4 The Hills Are Bare at Bethlehem
5 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Arr. A.B. Sherman)
6 Venez Mes Enfants (Come, My Children) (Arr. D. Patriquin)
7 We Three Kings (Arr. C. Dobrinski)
8 3 Settings of in Dulci Jubilo (After J.S. Bach, M. Dupre and F. Liszt)
9 Fum, Fum, Fum (Arr. A. Parker and R. Shaw)
10 Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) (Arr. D.E. Wagner)
11 Variations on Adeste Fideles
12 Deck the Halls (Arr. A. Parker and R. Shaw)
13 In the Bleak Midwinter (Arr. K.L. Buckwalter)
14 Toccata on Veni Emmanuel
15 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1 Hodie, Christus Natus Est
2 Little Drummer Boy, Carol of the Drum
3 Nova, Nova, Ave Fit Ex Eva
4 Deck the Hall - Ding Dong Merrily on High - Carol of the Bells
5 Wassail Song
6 Landlord, Fill the Flowing Bowl (Arr. D. Hughes)
7 Silent Night (Arr. D. Hughes, J. Rutter and P. Sjolund)
8 A Garland of Carols
9 I Wonder As I Wander
10 Caroling, Caroling
11 A Christmas Carol
12 Somerset Wassail (Arr. R. Felciano)
13 We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. E. Fissinger)
14 Rise Up Shepherd and Foller (Arr. A. Parker)
15 Merry Christmas to You All
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