Best Loved Christmas Carols
Editorial Reviews
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Originally recorded between 1964 and 1985, this generous 2-CD compilation ranges from carols dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries to timeless, mostly traditional popular favorites. The arrangers include such eminent composers as Vaughan Williams, Gustav and Imogene Holst, Arthur Sullivan, Peter Cornelius, and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as the Choir's own Directors, David Wilcocks and Philip Ledger. The 50 carols are carefully chosen for maximum contrast of tempo, mood and character; the settings, too, endeavor to create variety of texture and dynamics between the often numerous verses by alternately using solos and choruses, male, female and combined voices, creating cumulative build-ups, and adding a descant to the final strophe. However, even all these techniques and devices tend to become predictable, so it may be advisable to enjoy the program in judicious doses. Among these riches, listeners will find their own favorites, but it may be worth noting that "Silent Night" appears twice, once in English and once in German, and that two of the most famous carols--"O come, all ye faithful" and "Hark! The herald angels sing"--are accompanied by a very loud brass band playing fanfares with incongruous, "up-dated" harmonies--the only false note in the program. By contrast, the organ, employed in several introductions, as well as to provide powerful chordal support and all kinds of tinkling, bell-like effects never seems out of style or character. The singing is splendid. Basically "white," without vibrato, the sound has a wonderfully pure, truly celestial quality, but can rise to full, rich, ringing sonorities in the climaxes. Intonation, balance and ensemble are impeccable, the soloists are excellent. The reverberant acoustics of the Chapel of King's College, where the recordings were made, cushion the voices without obscuring the clarity of the lines. --Edith Eisler
Best Loved Christmas Carols, Music, Stephen Varcoe, Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Cornelius, Harold Edwin Darke, Johannes Eccard, Henry John Gauntlett, Orlando Gibbons, Franz Xaver Gruber, Patrick Hadley, Imogen Holst, Herbert Howells, William James Kirkpatrick, Elizabeth Maconchy, William Mathias, Felix Mendelssohn, John Jacob Niles, Boris Ord, Philippe Le Chancelier, Elizabeth Poston, Michael Praetorius, Samuel Scheidt, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Sir Richard Runciman Terry, Christmas Traditional, John Francis Wade, Thomas Weelkes, Richard Storrs Willis, David Willcocks, Philip Ledger, Douglas Whittaker, Francis Grier, Ian Hare, John Wells, Sir Andrew Davis, Thomas Trotter, Anthem, Baroque Motet, Choral, Choral Music, Chorale Setting, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Classical, Gloria, Keyboard, Miscellaneous
Product Description
Track Listing:
1-O Holy Night - Bing Crosby
2-Joy to the World! - The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
3-What Child is This?- The Letterman
4-The Star Carol - Peggy Lee
5-The Twelve Days of Christmas - Tennessee Ernie Ford
6-White Christmas - Dean Martin
7-Winter Wonderland - Jackie Gleason
8-Frosty the Snowman - The Beach Boys
9-The Christmas Song - Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians
10-O Come All Ye Faithful - Al Martino
11-The First Noel - Virgil Fox
12-Silent Night - Wayne Newton
13-We Three Kings of Orient Are - The Roger Wagner Chorale w/Sinfonia of London
14- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/Lo. How a Rose is Blooming/Angels and Shepherds - Ruth Welcome
15-Jingle Bells - The Hollyridge Strings arranged by Sut Phillips
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Best Loved Christmas Carols
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B0002YLD1O
Release Date: 2004-10-05 |
Tracks:
- Once In Royal David's City
- Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
- Adam Lay Ybounden
- O Little Town Of Bethlehem
- In Dulci Jubilo
- The First Nowell
- I Saw Three Ships
- Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?
- Quam Pastoras Laudavere
- Personent Hodie
- The Holy And The Ivy
- A Spotless Rose
- Away In A Manger
- While Sheperds Watched
- Tomarrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
- Up! Good Christian Folk And Listen
- In The Bleak Midwinter
- Ding Dong! Merrily On High
- Silent NIght
- It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
- The Three Kings
- I Saw A Maiden
- Sussex Carol
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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- Matin Responsory: I Look From Afar
- Come, Thour Redeemer Of The Earth
- I Wonder As I Wander
- The Cherry Tree Carol
- Gabriel's Message
- Sussex Carol
- Stille Nacht!
- Chester Carol
- A Babe Is Born, Op. 53
- A Maiden Most Gentle
- I Sing Of A Maiden
- Myn Lyking
- O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
- A Child Is Born In Bethlehem
- Hodie Christus Natus Est
- Hosanna To The Son Of David
- Gloria In Excelsis Deo
- When To The Temple Mary Went
- Angelus Ad Virginem
- Angelus Ad Virginem
- Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!
- Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
- That Lord That Lay In Asse Stall
- In Dulci Jubilo
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Originally recorded between 1964 and 1985, this generous 2-CD compilation ranges from carols dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries to timeless, mostly traditional popular favorites. The arrangers include such eminent composers as Vaughan Williams, Gustav and Imogene Holst, Arthur Sullivan, Peter Cornelius, and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as the Choir's own Directors, David Wilcocks and Philip Ledger. The 50 carols are carefully chosen for maximum contrast of tempo, mood and character; the settings, too, endeavor to create variety of texture and dynamics between the often numerous verses by alternately using solos and choruses, male, female and combined voices, creating cumulative build-ups, and adding a descant to the final strophe. However, even all these techniques and devices tend to become predictable, so it may be advisable to enjoy the program in judicious doses. Among these riches, listeners will find their own favorites, but it may be worth noting that "Silent Night" appears twice, once in English and once in German, and that two of the most famous carols--"O come, all ye faithful" and "Hark! The herald angels sing"--are accompanied by a very loud brass band playing fanfares with incongruous, "up-dated" harmonies--the only false note in the program. By contrast, the organ, employed in several introductions, as well as to provide powerful chordal support and all kinds of tinkling, bell-like effects never seems out of style or character. The singing is splendid. Basically "white," without vibrato, the sound has a wonderfully pure, truly celestial quality, but can rise to full, rich, ringing sonorities in the climaxes. Intonation, balance and ensemble are impeccable, the soloists are excellent. The reverberant acoustics of the Chapel of King's College, where the recordings were made, cushion the voices without obscuring the clarity of the lines. --Edith Eisler
Customer Reviews:
CD 1 WRONG MUSIC.......2004-12-31
I was very disappointed when I listened to CD 1 and realised it was club music.Having now read the other review I don't think I will get satisfaction,therefore I cannot rate this item properly.
Errol
Barbados,West Indies
CD 1 Wrong Music.......2004-12-21
I put the CD in and was met by club music, I thought maybe it was some strange take on "Morning in the City of David" nope, the CD had been burned with the wrong image. I sent it back and received a new copy, it had the same issue. I listened to the second CD and loved ever moment of it, but until EMI/Amazon can rectify this issue, I cannot fairly rate it.
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Amhrain Nollag: Best Loved Christmas Songs & Carols
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- Amuigh I Mainsear - Una Ni Bhaoighill/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
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- Ri Wenceslas - Una Ni Bhaoighill/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
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- A Bhaile Bheag Bethlehem - Una Ni Bhaoighill/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
- Airi Ag Faire - Una Ni Bhaoighill/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
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- Away in A Manger - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
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- In The Bleak Midwinter - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
- The First Noel - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
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- Hark The Herald Angels Sing - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
- Follow Your Star - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
- Good King Wenceslas - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
- O LIttle Town Of Bethlehem - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
- While Shepherds Watched - Orla Maher/Reg Keating/Phillip O'Reilly
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Perfect.......2007-02-13
I have been looking for a CD like this for years. The songs a beautifully done.
This CD is a must-have for any Celtic Music fan.
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Best Loved Carols for Christmas
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Release Date: 2000-09-18 |
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- O Come All Ye Faithful - Al Martino
- What Child Is This - Roger Wagner Chorale
- Joy To The World - Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
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- The First Noel - Virgil Fox
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Best Loved Carols for Christmas
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ASIN: B000002THT
Release Date: 1995-11-01 |
Tracks:
- O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Nat 'King' Cole
- O Come All Ye Faithful - Al Martino
- What Child Is This - Roger Wagner Chorale
- Joy To The World - Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
- O Holy Night - The Lettermen
- The Twelve Days Of Christmas - Tennessee Ernie Ford
- I Wish You A Merry Christmas - Bing Crosby
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- We Three Kings Of Orient Are - The Beach Boys
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Best Loved Christmas Carols
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ASIN: B00005QDH3
Release Date: 2001-12-05 |
Tracks:
- Away in a Manger - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Holly and the Ivy - The Cathedral Singers
- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Joy to the World - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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- While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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- O Little Town of Bethlehem - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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- What Child Is This? - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- First No(The First Nowell) - Philadelphia Orchestra
- Good Christian Men, Rejoice - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Angels We Have Heard on High (Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes) - The London Symphony Orchestra
- Deck the Halls With Boughs of Holly - Norman Luboff Choir
- Twelve Days of Christmas - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Good King Wenceslas - The London Symphony Orchestra
- Here We Come a Caroling (Wassail Song) - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Philadelphia Orchestra
- O Tannenbaum - Marilyn Horne
- O Holy Night (Cantique de No - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Angels from the Realms of Glory - The Ambrosian Singers
- Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming (Es Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen)
Album Description
25 of the best-loved Carols performed by classic choirs & orchestras.
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Christmas Magic-the Best Loved Carols of the Season
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ASIN: B000MMK2ZE |
Product Description
Songs include:Joy to the World * Hark the Herald Angels Sing * Christmas Roses * Deck the Hall * Medley-Silent Night, We 3 Kings, I Saw Three Ships, Silent Night reprise * Adeste Fidelis * Jingle Bells * The Holly and the Ivy * Away in the Manger * medley-The 12 Days of Christmas, Ding Dong Merrily, Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, O Sanctissima, the 12 Days of Christmas reprise.
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The Best Loved Carols of the Season
The Jack Dorsey Band
Manufacturer: Snowflake Records
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Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000M1RECE |
Product Description
Best of Christmas Volume One
Track Listing:
1. Sleigh Ride
2. O Come All Ye Faithful
3. We Three Kings
4. The Holly And The Ivy
5. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
6. Jingle Bells
7. Silent Night
8. O Tannenbaum
9. Away In A Manger
10. Ava Maria (Schubert)
11. O Santissima
12. Ding Dong Merrily, Deck The Hall, Joy To The World
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Villancicos Chill Out
Manufacturer: Robin Studio
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Binding: Audio CD
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Release Date: 2004-12-21 |
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