Christmas Through The Ages
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1. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
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2. Die Hirten Dem Felder - King's Consort
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3. Procedenti Puero - Sinfonye
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4. Riu, Riu Chiu
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5. Luz de Vuestros Ojos
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6. Presto from Sinfonia a Tre, Per il Santissimo Natale Op. 1 No. 12
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7. In the Bleak Mid-Winter - Westminster Cathedral Choir
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8. Salvator Noster - King's Consort
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9. In the Bleak Mid-Winter - Corydon Singers, Westminster Cathedral Choir
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10. Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child (The Coventry Carol) Op. 25 No. 2
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11. Carol of the Children - Holst Singers
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12. There Is No Rose of Such Virtue
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13. O Magnum Mysterium - Westminster Cathedral Choir
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14. Omnes de Saba
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15. Allegro from the 'Christmas Concerto' Op. 6 No. 8
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16. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Westminster Cathedral Choir
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17. Adieu des Bergers - Corydon Singers
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18. Die Könige ('Three Kings from Persian Lands Afar') Op. 8 No. 2
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19. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
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20. Noël No. 1 - Christopher Herrick
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See all 23 tracks on this disc
Christmas Through The Ages, Music, Michael George, Charles Pott, Christopher Hodges, Alison Crum, Jane Coe, Jeremy Ward, Colin Lawson, Michael Harris, Tomaso Albinoni, Johann Sebastian Bach, Hector Berlioz, Benjamin Britten, Thomas Clark, Arcangelo Corelli, Peter Cornelius, Pedro de Cristo, Louis-Claude Daquin, Harold Edwin Darke, John Dowland, Giovanni Gabrieli, Francisco Guerrero, George Frideric Handel, Orlande de Lassus, Kenneth Leighton, Felix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giovanni Pergolesi, Francis Poulenc, Michael Praetorius, Henry Purcell, John Rutter, Heinrich Schutz, John Tavener, Georg Philipp Telemann, Christmas Traditional, Giuseppe Valentini, Antonio Vivaldi, Alun Francis, Christopher Robinson, David Hill, Harry Christophers, James O'Donnell, John Scott, Matthew Best, Owen Rees, Peter Holman, Robert King
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- Exquisite, with glimpses of a transcendental beauty
- Probably of interest to purists & students
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Christmas Through The Ages
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ASIN: B00005QIUW
Release Date: 2001-11-13 |
Tracks:
- While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
- Die Hirten Dem Felder - King's Consort
- Procedenti Puero - Sinfonye
- Riu, Riu Chiu
- Luz de Vuestros Ojos
- Presto from Sinfonia a Tre, Per il Santissimo Natale Op. 1 No. 12
- In the Bleak Mid-Winter - Westminster Cathedral Choir
- Salvator Noster - King's Consort
- In the Bleak Mid-Winter - Corydon Singers, Westminster Cathedral Choir
- Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child (The Coventry Carol) Op. 25 No. 2
- Carol of the Children - Holst Singers
- There Is No Rose of Such Virtue
- O Magnum Mysterium - Westminster Cathedral Choir
- Omnes de Saba
- Allegro from the 'Christmas Concerto' Op. 6 No. 8
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Westminster Cathedral Choir
- Adieu des Bergers - Corydon Singers
- Die Ke ('Three Kings from Persian Lands Afar') Op. 8 No. 2
- O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
- NoNo. 1 - Christopher Herrick
- Hodie Nobis de Coelo - Parley of Instruments, Westminster Cathedral Choir
- Quem Pastores Laudavere - Westminster Cathedral Choir
- God Is With Us (A Christmas Proclamation)
Customer Reviews:
Exquisite, with glimpses of a transcendental beauty.......2003-09-19
I can't believe it. This is the first "Christmas" disc I ever bought and am still regularly listening to ... nine months post-holiday, now!
This collection is replete with sparks of worship and awe. The festive jaunt embarks on a well-executed, majestic baroque piece, slipping into some flitty operatics. The mood shifts from aristocratic regalism to rich, emotive ethnicity in the climactic, folk dance-feel of entries 3 & 4. The transition between the two is gorgeous. {Who compiled this disc? Give that wo/man a raise! I have never heard such juxtapositional mastery on any professional compilation before. Chillout comp "masters", listen and weep!!}
Not only is this CD emotionally satiating with expert arrangement/transitions, it is well-balanced in style: from traditional to experimental, pointed to ethereal, instrumental to acapella ... voices male and female, youthful and mature. The frosty choral majesty of pockets No. 5 and interlude 9 through 13 bestow upon the listener such a sweet uplift into the spirit of praise. This inspirational thrust underlies a generous portion of this disc. For the first time in years I have decided upon a personal "favorite song", and that is #11. The "engagement ring diamond commercial" residue doesn't interfere too much with enjoying the effervescent, Vivaldi-ish No. 15. A few organ pieces are thrown in for good measure (the final, surprising one always evoking a good chuckle).
While there are certainly many standouts I listen to far more regularly than other ballads, this is a solid disc of excellent, well-executed music. My muddled blabbering on here cannot do this CD justice. This is one of the very best CDs in my personal collection. The Hyperion Label should be very proud of this release. If you are seeking a festive potpourri of aural exaltation, the charming incense of Christmas Throughout the Ages will not disappoint.
Incidentally, the track listing on Amazon is currently inaccurate - either that, or they have the wrong title and cover art for their product number here. Yikes! In the interim, go to the Hyperion-Records UK website to see the real list until Amazon rectifies this listing.
I have reviewed:
Thomas Clark of Canterbury (1775-1859)
While shepherds watched their flocks by night [3'40]
Psalmody, The Parley of Instruments / Peter Holman
From Christmas Music from English Parish Churches, 1740-1830 (CDA66924)
Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
Die Hirten auf dem Felder [1'27]
The King's Consort / Robert King
Soloists: James Bowman, Jonathan Kenny countertenors, Mark Padmore tenor
From The Christmas Story (CDA66398)
Anonymous medieval English
Procedenti puero [1'44]
Sinfonye / Stevie Wishart
Soloists: Vivian Ellis, Jocelyn West sopranos
From Gabriel's Greeting (CDA66685)
Spanish traditional
Riu, riu chiu [2'17]
The Sixteen / Harry Christophers
Soloist: Christopher Hodges bass
From Christmas Music From Medieval and Renaissance Europe (CDA66263)
Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599)
La luz de vuestros ojos [2'13]
A Capella Portuguesa / Owen Rees
From Masters of the Chapel Royal, Lisbon (CDA66725)
Giuseppe Valentini (1680-1759)
Presto from Sinfonia a tre, per Il Santissimo Natale Op 1 No 12 [3'58]
Northwest Chamber Orchestra of Seattle / Alun Francis
From Baroque Christmas Music (CDH55048)
Harold Darke (1888-1976)
In the bleak mid-winter [4'59]
Westminster Cathedral Choir / James O'Donnell
soloists: Aaron Webber treble, Matthew Vine tenor
From Adeste fidelis (CDA66668)
Giovanni Gabrieli (c1555-1612)
Salvator noster [4'17]
The King's Consort / Robert King
From The Christmas Story (CDA66398)
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
In the bleak mid-winter [4'59]
Corydon Singers / Westminster Cathedral Choristers / Matthew Best
From A Boy was Born (CDA66126)
Traditional, arranged by Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988)
Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child (The Coventry Carol) Op 25 No 2 [3'17]
Polyphony / Stephen Layton
Soloist: Emma Preston Dunlop soprano
From O Magnum Mysterium (CDA66925)
John Rutter (b1945)
Carol of the Children [3'14]
Holst Singers / Stephen Layton
From Music for Christmas by John Rutter (CDA67245)
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
There is no rose of such virtue [2'36]
Westminster Cathedral Choristers, Sioned Williams harp / David Hill
From A Ceremony of Carols (CDA66220)
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
O magnum mysterium [3'23]
Westminster Cathedral Choir / James O'Donnell
From Poulenc Mass and Motets (CDA66664)
Orlandus Lassus (1532-1594)
Omnes de Saba [3'17]
The Sixteen / Harry Christophers
From Christmas Music From Medieval and Renaissance Europe (CDA66263)
Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
Allegro from the `Christmas Concerto' Op 6 No 8 [2'17]
The Brandenburg Consort / Roy Goodman
From Corelli Concerti Grossi Op 6 (CDD22011)
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), arranged by Philip Ledger (b1937)
Hark, the herald angels sing [3'10]
Westminster Cathedral Choir, Iain Simcock organ / James O'Donnell
From Adeste fidelis (CDA66668)
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
L'Adieu des Bergers [4'46]
Corydon Singers, Corydon Orchestra / Matthew Best
From L'Enfance du Christ (CDA66991/2)
Peter Cornelius (1824-1874)
Die Könige (`Three Kings from Persian lands afar') Op 8 No 2 [2'54]
Polyphony / Stephen Layton
Soloist: Robert Rice tenor
From Choral Music by Peter Cornelius (CDA67206)
Traditional, arranged by Andrew Carter (b1939)
O come, o come, Emmanuel [4'01]
St Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Lucas organ / John Scott
From Advent at St Paul's (CDA66994)
Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772)
Noël No 1 [2'34]
Christopher Herrick organ of St Rémy, Dieppe
From Daquin's Twelve Noëls (CDA66816)
Pedro de Cristo (c1550-1618)
Hodie nobis de coelo [2'18]
Westminster Cathedral Choir / James O'Donnell
From Masterpieces of Portuguese Polyphony (CDA66512)
Michael Praetorius (c1571-1621)
Quem pastores laudavere [6'27]
Westminster Cathedral Choir, The Parley of Instruments / David Hill
From Christmas Music by Michael Praetorius (CDA66200)
John Tavener (b1944)
God is with us: A Christmas Proclamation [5'27]
St George's Chapel Choir, Windsor Castle, Roger Judd organ / Christopher Robinson
Soloist: James Oxley tenor
From Sacred Music by John Tavener (CDA66464)
Probably of interest to purists & students.......2002-12-05
I sure don't want to imply that this is a poor album. If you like classical music, you'll find much to enrich your soul here. However, when one considers the huge choice of classical Christmas offerings, this one just doesn't strike me as being above average for the genre.
For a larger overview of great classical Christmas music, I think "Christmas Adagios" is much more satisfying. "Christmas With Chanicleer" and "The #1 Christmas Album" are other highly pleasing and comprehensive collections, each with more that is familiar and can be related with.
However, if you have the chance to sample this, do so. But I do advise listening and comparing with other sets before buying.
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The Complete Songs of Charles Ives, Vol. 1
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ASIN: B0000049MK
Release Date: 1995-04-16 |
Tracks:
- Slow March
- There Is A Certain Garden
- In Autumn
- Friendship
- A Song For Anything
- Canon
- Rock Of Ages
- Ballad From Rosamund
- At Parting
- Circus Band
- When Stars Are In The Quiet Skies (Country Celestial)
- Mirage
- An Old Flame
- Qu'il m'irait bien
- Chanson de Florian
- My Native Land
- World's Wanderers
- Abide With Me
- Christmas Carol
- Scotch Lullaby
- Through Night And Day
- A Perfect Day
- A Night Song
- In The Alley
- My Lou Jennine
- William Will
- From 'Amphion'
- Nature's Way
- Far From My Heavenly Home
- Ein Ton
- Marie
- Song
- Memories
- Waltz
- Songs My Mother Taught Me
- Son Of A Gambolier
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A Celebration of Christmas: Carols Through the Ages
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ASIN: B0000023F9
Release Date: 1994-01-04 |
Tracks:
- Patapan
- We Three Kings Of Orient Are
- I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing
- The Coventry Carol
- It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
- Good King Wenceslas
- Once In Royal David's City
- Rocking
- The First Nowell
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
- Wither's Rocking Hymn
- Silent Night
- Wassail Song
- Dormi Jesu!
- Boar's Head Carol
- Past Three O'Clock
- Lullay My Liking
- Adam Lay Ybounden
- Herrick's Carol
- Angelus Ad Virginem
- The Holly And The Ivy
- O Little One Sweet
- Songs Of The Nuns Of Chester
- Winter-Rose
- In Dulce Jubilo
Tracks:
- Deck The Halls
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Lute-Book Lullaby
- Ye Shepherds
- Joy To The World
- Down In Yon Forest
- People, Look East
- Blessed Be The Maid Marie
- Sir Christmas
- Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- The Twelve Days Of Christmas
- Here We Come A-Wassailing
- All My Heart
- Joseph Dearest (Song Of The Crib)
- I Saw Three Ships
- How Far Is It To Bethlehem?
- The Birds
- The Old Year Now (Greensleeves)
- A Merry Christmas
Tracks:
- Gymel Of Guilelmus Monachus
- Anon.: Nowell, Nowell: Tidings True
- Roy Henry: Sanctus
- Anon: Blessed Be Thou, Heavenly Queen
- Anon: Qui Natus Est
- Anon: Carol With Burden
- Anon: Nova, Nova
- Anon: Angelus Ad Virginem
- Anon: Hail Mary, Full Of Grace
- In Die Nativitas
- Anon: There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue
- Kyrie
- Quid Petis O Fili
- Anon: I Saw
- Anon: Nowell, Nowell: Out Of Your Sleep
- Fauxbourden Of Guilelmus Monachus
- Quam Pulcra Es
Tracks:
- Anon: De Nativitate Domini
- Ave Maria
- Decet Huius Cunctis Horis
- In Nativitate Domini
- O Regina, Lux Divina
- Hodie Christus Natus Est
- Nesciens Mater
- Et In Terra Pax
- Crist And Saint Marie
- Sancta Maria
- O Maria Virgo
- Gloria
- Puer Natus
- Foeno Iacere
- Maria Zart
- Beata Progenies
- Alleluya Psallat
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Christmas Carolling Through the Ages
Christmas Carolling Through the Ages
Manufacturer: Allegretto
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00008EMV7
Release Date: 1992-11-04 |
Customer Reviews:
A wonderful surprise.......2005-12-19
This Allegretto album features groups that I have never heard before. It listed a number of interesting tracks, so I bought it to add to my collection. What a wonderful surprise! If you like quality choral singing, traditional arrangements and something other than the same tired old Christmas songs, this is the album to get. It is a true quality CD. My only disappointment is that the liner notes are not more extensive.
The album begins with the Lutheran Chorale "Break Forth O Beauteous, Heavenly Light" with Bach's original harmonization. while it is quite short, it aptly illustrates why many musicologists consider Bach the high point of western music. Many of the other songs are arranged by Greg Smith and mostly follow the rules of sixteenth century harmonization, blending nicely with the opening Bach track. The section of American Colonial Carols consists of three carols by William Billings (1746-1800), usually considered the first great American composer. It continues with four Folk carols, also rendered with the utmost care and musicality. Through the instrumental variations of Good King Wenceslas the album retains its traditional feel, but in Caroling in the the Ozarks, that changes dramatically when they sing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Suddenly we have some 20th century dissonances, still performed with adept musicianship. Near to the end there is a return to "Break Forth." This time the Chorale is treated as theme and variations with some very non-traditional harmonizations. Having started and ended with "Break Forth," there is yet another track, which plays the role of coda on this album. It is entitled "Peace" and showcases a form of minimalism. There are about 30 different parts in all that keep repeating, eventually becoming a smear of disonant sound until there is a complete fade-out. When you have finished listening you will realize that you have truly been taken through the ages of caroling, as there is everything from "Greensleeves," a Renaissance tune, to the final "Peace." I must warn you that the final track will be appreciated only by those that like strongly contemporary music. All in all, this is a quality musical journey, substantially superior to the run of the mill Christmas album.
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Mirabile Mysterium: Christmas Music through the Ages
Manufacturer: Challenge Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Cornelius, Peter
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ASIN: B000ARFPWG
Release Date: 2005-09-13 |
Album Description
A compilation of well- and lesser-known Christmas music, interpreted by the award-winning Netherlands Chamber Choir conducted by Paul van Nevel.
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Christmas Means More to Me
Manufacturer: LW
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000CADGHW
Release Date: 2001-10-30 |
Tracks:
- Joy To The World
- Christmas Means More To Me
- Wish You A Merry Christmas
- White Christmas
- You Never Know
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- Silent Night
- New Year's Party Dance Song
- The Christmas Song (Chestnuts)
- It's Christmas Time
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