Hark, How the Bells

1. Angels We Have Heard on High

2. Deck the Hall

3. Christ Child Carol

4. Boy Was Born

5. Balloo Lammy

6. Flemish Carol

7. Spotless Rose

8. Joy to the World

9. In the Bleak Midwinter

10. Carol of the Birds

11. Come, Love We God

12. Still, Still, Still

13. Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella

14. Carol of the Bells

15. De Tierra Lejana Venimos

16. O Holy Night

17. Love Came Down at Christmas

18. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

19. Pat-A-Pan

20. Christmas Craol

See all 22 tracks on this disc

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Average customer rating: Traditional Christmas Music The quintessential Christmas recording A Top List Christmas CD The best How do you describe perfection?

A Festival Of Carols / Robert Shaw Chorale Robert Shaw Chorale Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Piano | Blues | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Robert Shaw Chorale | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols The Many Moods of Christmas (1963 RCA Victor Version) Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra Joy to the World - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra A Festival of Carols in Brass A Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on High ASIN: B000003EPA Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Medley: Good Christian Men - Rejoice - Silent Night - Patapan - O Come - All Ye Faithful
2. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
3. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
4. Shepherd's Carol
5. Go, Tell It On The Mountain
6. Medley: O Sanctissima - Joy To The World - Away In A Manger - Fum, Fum, Fum - March Of The Kings
7. I Wonder As I Wander
8. We Three Kings
9. My Dancing Day
10. Medley: What Child Is This? - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Bring A Torch - Jeanette - Isabella - Angels We Have Heard On High
11. Coventry Carol
12. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
13. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
14. Carol Of The Bells
15. Medley: Break Forth - O Beauteous Heavenly Light - The First Nowell - O Little Town Of Bethlehem - I Saw Three Ships - Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly

Customer Reviews:

Traditional Christmas Music .......2007-01-24

If you love traditional Christmas music, done in traditional style (i.e., no rock or jazz influence), this CD is for you. The Robert Shaw Chorale, the "gold standard" of quality choral music, sings much loved carols, with some lesser-known pieces as well. Some are a cappella; some include a full orchestral accompaniment. My favorites on this CD are "We Three Kings," "Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella," and "I Saw Three Ships."

The quintessential Christmas recording.......2005-12-09

This recording seems to elicit universal and heartfelt praise. Who am I to dispute that? The performance is terrific, just as described by the other Amazon reviewers, no doubt about it.

However, I do have one bone to pick with this recording. There just isn't enough of it. With material as good as this, that is a real loss!

A Top List Christmas CD.......2004-12-28

I bought this cd long ago, and have enjoyed it immensely each year. It is the perfect blend of celebration and meditation. Orchestra and choir combine in four distinct groupings, and a capella arrangements complete the masterful collection. The orchestral arrangements will make the hairs on your neck stand up, and your stomach quiver with all the excitement you ever felt as a child at Christmas. Adeste Fidelis is performed as few other ensembles have ever come close. The a capella arrangements will all, without exception, be on your yearly list of must-hear holiday arrangements. Truly a top list Christmas CD, essential for every family who celebrates this feast.

The best.......2004-01-02

I own approximately 35 Christmas choral CDs - including choirs and groups such as the Cambridge Singers and the King Singers. I also own two Christmas albums with Robert Shaw and the Atlantic symphony. This performance with the Robert Shaw Chorale is old but it is still my favorite. The arrangements are magnificent, the sound is brilliant, and the choir and orchestra are precise with wonderful volume control. Buy and enjoy!

How do you describe perfection?.......2003-12-14

This is my favorite Christmas CD. Nothing comes close. I thoroughly enjoyed learning much of the music in high school choir over 30 years ago. The music has never left me. The four medleys are the arrangements of Robert Russell Bennett titled "The Many Moods of Christmas". The arrangements seem to have a freshness about them even after listening numerous times.

Interspersed with the medleys are a cappella carols.

All of this music is wonderfully performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale, the a cappella selections recorded in 1957 and the medleys in 1963.

Four decades have proven that this is the standard in choral music. The clarity of text, the richness of tone, the beauty of harmony combine to present the message of Christmas in the manner that only music can do.

These words are no surprise to those familiar with choral music in the United States. If you are not so familiar, but would like to enjoy Christmas music at its most beautiful, you can do no better than acquiring this CD.

Average customer rating: Excellent Perfect Classic Dale Warland

Christmas With the Dale Warland Singers Manufacturer: Gothic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rubbra, Edmund | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Harvest Home December Stillness Christmas Echoes, Vol. 1 Christmas Echoes, Vol. 2 Blue Wheat ASIN: B00009W0HQ Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

1. Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant (He Is Born)
2. The Virgin's Cradle Hymn (Dormi, Jesu!)
3. Susanni
4. Prepare The Way
5. Fum, Fum, Fum! From Seven Joys Of Christmas
6. Sweet Was The Song The Virgin Sang
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
8. Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine
9. The Holly And The Ivy
10. This Endris Night
11. Wonder Tidings
12. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
13. Ai, Nama Mamina From Three Latvian Carols
14. The Friendly Beasts
15. Carol Of The Bells
16. Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen (Lo, How A Rose)
17. Huron Carol ('Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime)
18. Patapan From Seven Joys Of Christmas
19. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
20. Gabriel's Message
21. Silent Night

Album Description

The Dale Warland Singers make their debut on Gothic with a beautiful new Christmas CD, featuring imaginative arrangements of carols from around the world. The sound is incomparable!

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-01-19

To anyone who appreciates choral music, or even some of you who only like to listen to it during the holidays, this is the album for you. The music is so familiar, but so aesthetically pleasing to listen to. The choir sounds clear and majestic from the clear sounds of the basses to the beautiful pings of the sopranos. Forget the garbbled sounds of Choirs with people who think that singing in Forte the whole way through is beautiful. This is angelic, yet very fun to listen to. Enjoyment for the whole family. 5 Stars

Perfect.......2005-12-02

This CD is worth buying for the track Prepare the Way alone. All the tracks are amazing, but that one is the best.

Classic Dale Warland.......2003-10-31

As has been the case with most DWS recordings, this is truly a classic. Beautifully sung, with new and interesting arrangements of traditional favorites, this disc is a must for all holiday music and DWS fans. Of note are Stephen Paulus' rhythmic "The Holly and the Ivy" and Praetorius' beautiful "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" arranged by Jan Sandström. I highly recommend this recording.

Average customer rating: A Mormon Tabernacle Christmas CD Is this the best Christmas album ever recorded? A Perfect Traditional Christmas Album Stunningly beautiful Beautiful...Intriguing...This is Christmas

A Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas George Frideric Handel , Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych , John Jacob Niles , Christmas Traditional , Barlow Bradford , Felix Mendelssohn , Franz Xaver Gruber , Craig D. Jessop , John Longhurst , Robert Breault , Mormon Tabernacle Choir , and Orchestra at Temple Square Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Mormon Tabernacle Choir | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Silent Night: The Greatest Hits of Christmas Sing, Choirs of Angels! The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Greatest Hits: 22 Best-Loved Favorites The Joy of Christmas Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns ASIN: B00004WKD2 Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

1. Joy To The World
2. Carol Of The Bells
3. I Wonder As I Wander
4. Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?
5. Masters In This Hall
6. The First Noel
7. How Far Is It To Bethlehem?
8. Pat-A-pan
9. What Shall We Give To The Babe In The Manger?
10. One December Bright And Clear
11. Fantasy On 'What Child Is This?'
12. Hark! The Herald Angel Sing
13. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
14. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
15. Silent Night

Amazon.com

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has made more than 20 seasonal recordings since its first one (for broadcast to U.S. servicemen in Europe and the Pacific on Christmas Day, 1945), but none finer than this one, led by the group's newly appointed music director, Craig Jessop. Featuring lush arrangements by Mack Wilberg and Barlow Bradford, it emphasizes the gentler, more rapturous moods of the holiday, especially in such beautiful settings as Wilberg's of "Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?" and "How Far Is It to Bethlehem?" and Bradford's fantasy on "What Child Is This?" Balancing these are several selections in which the choir's blazing, full-voiced splendor shines forth, including Wilberg's festive arrangements of "Joy to the World" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," as well as Bradford's colorful take on "Pat-a-pan." The choir's singing is magnificent. Listen to the way the men lead off "The First Noel" and to how the full chorus builds the piece to a gorgeous climax, or to the virtuosic job the singers do in the "Carol of the Bells" (with its echoes of Rachmaninoff's The Bells). Impressively backed by the Orchestra at Temple Square, this is a disc to treasure, and a tribute to the admirable work being done in Salt Lake City by maestro Jessop--who now seems poised to inherit the mantle of Robert Shaw. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy or a worthier musician. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

A Mormon Tabernacle Christmas CD.......2007-01-19

CD arrived in perfect condition; however, the front of the jewel case was cracked.

Is this the best Christmas album ever recorded?.......2005-12-29

There have been so many Christmas albums over the years, when I saw this I thought 'Oh no, not another one?' Then I looked at the track titles and saw that this was something different. Among the traditional carols there were many unfamiliar titles (I say this as a foreigner - some may be better known in the USA than in Australia). I decided to buy the SACD version of this release. What a revelation! Where do I start?
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is famous for producing very enjoyable choral recordings, usually with a religious theme, but frankly, on an international scale, they do not rate with the best (compare them with some of the better UK symphonic choirs, which is how the Tabernacle choir must be categorized, to see what I mean). But on this album, they have placed themselves well and truly in the international arena. Every aspect of their singing is, to me, perfect - diction, phrasing, musical expression, ensemble, and of greatest importance, a total involvement with and perfect expression of the words and the music. They don't sing about Santa Claus; they sing about the true meaning of Christmas, and mean it. And you really hear how well they sing in the few 'a capella' sections - musical moments that are unsurpassed.
Then there are the arrangements. These express everything from the implicit grandeur of God coming down to earth, through to the greatest tenderness of the simplicity of his birth as Jesus. All the orchestrations and choral arrangements are completely fresh and unhackneyed, ranging from the most exquisite harmonies through to extraordinarily bold key changes - the people who did these arrangements are amongst the best in the business.
Then there is the program. This ranges from fresh arrangements of old favourites (sample the fantasy on 'What Child is This?'), to an exploration of the most beautiful unfamiliar songs and carols you will ever hear.
Finally the engineering. Telarc are famous for the audiophile standards of their recordings, and this is one of their best. The SACD fully utilizes the multiple channels, without resorting to gimmickry. If ever there was a 'you-are-there' recording, this is it.
In summation: no matter how many Christmas CDs you own; buy this one too. The CD version works well (and remember, if you buy the SACD version - Telarc SACD-60552 - it will play on an ordinary CD player as well), but if you have the equipment to play the multi-channel SACD, you will get an even more rewarding experience.
All the above may sound over the top, but, as you may have gathered, this release has had a massive impact on me at every level. It is a prize in my collection. The greatest Christmas album ever? Quite possibly.

A Perfect Traditional Christmas Album.......2005-12-28

What Shall We Give to the Babe in the Manger. What an incredible piece, and how well- conducted it is. The music brings tears to my eyes, to be sure. The album is a classic example of how holiday choral music should be performed. This is done with spirit and tenderness.

If only other orchestras, choirs, and arrangements could be performed as well. Some are, but how often do we purchase an album just to find it not what we like? Fortunately, one can listen to clips of each of the pieces, before purchasing.

"What Shall We Bring" is becoming now my fondest Christmas song. The performance by the Mormon Choir and orchestra is incredible, to me. I've found other versions of the song, but this version is the finest, by far.

For those interested about my favorite piece: It is from a traditional Catalonian Carol, translated from Spanish, called, "The Son of Mary."

Stunningly beautiful.......2005-12-14

I have heard and enjoyed many recordings from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir over the years. Then, it happened. I heard Joy to the World from this album on the radio and it sent chills up my spine. That never happened. A thrilling arrangement. The other music equally excellent as described. If you have never been big fan of Christmas music, get this album and surprise yourself.

Beautiful...Intriguing...This is Christmas.......2004-12-09

The Mormon Tabernacle choir is already known for their beautiful voices of praise. When you add the orchestra of temple square and the spirit of christmas, you receive even more. This CD portrays the birth of Christ. It is beautiful!

Average customer rating: WOW!!! The Best of The Best You can find better Great Christmas Album Good Stuff!

The Christmas Album The Canadian Brass , Franz Xaver Gruber , George Frideric Handel , Jr. Hopkins John Henry , William James Kirkpatrick , Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych , Felix Mendelssohn , James Pierpont , Michael Praetorius , Ward Swingle , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Christmas Traditional , John Francis Wade , Anonymous , and Lydia Adams Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Canadian Brass | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: A Christmas Experiment A Festival of Carols in Brass A Canadian Brass Christmas Best of the Canadian Brass The Essential Canadian Brass ASIN: B00000412W Release Date: 1990-08-10

Tracks:

1. A Visit From St. Nicholas
2. Carol Of The Bells
3. Away In A Manger
4. Jingle Bells
5. The First Nowell
6. Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
7. We Three Kings
8. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
9. Coventry Carol
10. D'ou veins-tu, bergere
11. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
12. Oh Come, Immanuel
13. I Wonder As I Wander
14. What Child Is This?
15. La cloche de Noel
16. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
17. Noel Nouvelet
18. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
19. Silent Night
20. Good King Wenceslas
21. Hallelujah Chorus
22. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
23. O Come, All Ye Faithful

Customer Reviews:

WOW!!!.......2007-03-26

What has not been said about the Canadian Brass? The album is a wonderful blend of brass and voices. I especaily appreciate the non-traditional selections. It is a heart warmer.

The Best of The Best.......2004-12-15

Just be sure to buy this version (18 tracks) rather than what appears to be a very pared-down later issue (same cover, only about half a dozen tracks).

This is by far the best holiday album I have ever heard. I am a double-reed player and I must take issue with the complaints about intonation and musicianship by the one negative reviewer on this page. The song selection, mix of secular and religious, mix of serious and light, mix of familiar/less heard - Good as driving music, gift wrapping, or sing-along. This is the Holiday CD I listen to year round. If you are looking for ONE CD to buy for the season- for your collection or as a gift- This is it!

You can find better.......2004-11-24

Lousy musicianship here, frankly-- missed notes and poor intonation. I was hugely disappointed when I heard this album. Greatly recommend A Festival of Carols in Brass (Philadelphia Brass Ensemble) instead, which is pure joy for the listener.

Great Christmas Album.......2003-11-05

I've had this particular Canadian Brass album for so long that I have it on cassette! But it's become a classic family Christmas album for us. It's a great addition to any Christmas, especially as background music. It's very calming and just plain good. I can't imagine my Christmas without it.

Good Stuff!.......2000-12-12

This is yet another top-notch Canadian Brass Christmas album. These guys, once again, demonstrate why they are the best in the world at what they do. With the addition of the fine choral singing by the Iseler Singers, this is the complete Christmas CD, one you'll never get tired of year after year. Buy it!

Average customer rating: christmas music Relaxing it is. Here's Your Chance to Hear the Masters and Masterpieces of Christmas Music in Superb Sound

The Ultimate Relaxation Christmas Album Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Ultimate Relaxation Christmas Album 2 Christmas Adagios A Christmas Festival A Festival of Carols in Brass Joy to the World - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra ASIN: B00006LHWN Release Date: 2002-10-15

Tracks:

1. Christmas Bells - Mantovani & His Orchestra
2. O Holy Night - Mantovani & His Orchestra
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Ronnie Aldrich And His Two Pianos
4. White Christmas - Mantovani & His Orchestra
5. The Christmas Waltz - Ronnie Aldrich And His Two Pianos
6. Winter Wonderland - Ronnie Aldrich And His Two Pianos
7. Mary's Boy Child - Mantovani & His Orchestra
8. The Christmas Song - Ronnie Aldrich And His Two Pianos
9. Adeste Fideles - Mantovani & His Orchetra
10. The Golden Carol (What Child Is This?) - Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra
11. Coventry Carol - David Willcocks
12. Away In A Manger - Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra
13. In Dulci Jubilo - David Willcocks
14. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
15. Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen - Georg Ratzinger
16. Ave Maria - Arthur Grumiaux
17. O Tannenbaum - Vienna Boys' Choir
18. Winter (Largo From Concerto No.4 In F Minor, RV297 'The Four Seasons') - Sir Neville Marriner
19. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Mantovani & His Orchestra
20. I Saw Three Ships - Mantovani & His Orchestra
21. Sinfonia From Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 - Sir Neville Marriner
22. Silent Night, Holy Night - Mantovani & His Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

christmas music.......2007-01-14

this was a very nice cd for quiet listening, but it did not inspire any emotional feelings.

Relaxing it is........2007-01-09

This music could be played at any Dentist or Doctor's office just to take the edge off. It's not a masterpiece, but it is relaxing.

Here's Your Chance to Hear the Masters and Masterpieces of Christmas Music in Superb Sound.......2006-01-08

Decca has come out with the "Ultimate" Series of albums, ranging from Opera Divas to Tango, from Patriotic to Relaxing Classical. I ordered this album last fall from a high school student in my neighborhood going door to door raising funds for her hockey team. I had no idea what the Christmas music was, I just wanted something relaxing. When it arrived in the mail I was delighted to hear favorites from my youth - Annunzio P. Mantovani, Frank Chacksfield (remember him?), and Ronnie Aldrich - all remastered in terrific sound! The liner notes are fun to read, providing a story for each carol and song. This generous album of 22 tracks runs a total time of 63:25, providing holiday ambience from Thanksgiving through New Years Day.

Average customer rating:

The Classical Child's Christmas Manufacturer: Classical Child ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Children's Music | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Children's Music | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B00000AG5Z Release Date: 1999-08-11

Tracks:

1. Joy To The World
2. God Rest You Merry Gentleman
3. Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy
4. Angels We Have Heard On High
5. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
6. The Christmas Concerto
7. The First Noel
8. The Christmas Oratorio (Aria No.19)
9. Silent Night
10. Hallelujah! (Chorus)
11. Deck The Hall
12. Ukrainian Bell Carol
13. Overture To The Nutcracker
14. March (From The Nutcracker)
15. What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)
16. Christmas Anthem
17. Hark The Herald Angels
18. How Brightly Shines The Morning Star

Album Description

THE CLASSICAL CHILD's CHRISTMAS For centuries, the spirit of Christmas has been celebrated in song -- from glorious concertos to simple folk carols. The Classical Child's Christmas is a charming collection of 18 of these holiday classics, festively arranged to delight children of all ages. It's the perfect way to enhance Christmas holiday activities like tree trimming, gift-wrapping and cookie baking...a delight for the whole family! .

Average customer rating: Essential Christmas Music

Christmas Goes Baroque, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music $7 - $10 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Under $7 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Christmas Goes Baroque A Festival of Carols in Brass Three Harps for Christmas, Volume 1 - Tonmeister Three Harps for Christmas, Vol. 2 The Baroque Christmas Album ASIN: B0000013W2 Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

1. The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
2. Away in a Manger
3. White Christmas
4. Carol of the Bells
5. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
6. Deck the Halls
7. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
8. Angels We Have Heard on High
9. What Child is This
10. Carol of the Birds
11. While Shepherds Watched
12. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
13. How Far Is It to Bethlehem
14. The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

Customer Reviews:

Essential Christmas Music.......1999-12-08

This album is wonderful. The blending of classical baroque pieces with original Christmas carols is a wonderful idea. My favorite is track number 3, "White Christmas." Take a listen!

Average customer rating: Lovely Christmas Album Heavenly Music!

Three Harps for Christmas, Volume 1 - Tonmeister Manufacturer: Tonmeister ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Three Harps for Christmas, Vol. 2 Christmas Goes Baroque, Vol. 2 Christmas Goes Baroque A Festival of Carols in Brass Christmas with the Academy ASIN: B0000002AU Release Date: 1985-06-01

Tracks:

1. Medley: Angelican Hymn/Twelfth Night Song
2. Medley: Coventry Carol/While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks/The First Noel
3. Medley: Lo How A Rose/O Sanctissima
4. Medley: I Saw Three Ships/Chirst Was Born/Glouchestershire Wassail
5. Medley: Angels We Have Heard On High/Ding Dong Merrily On High
6. Medley: Oxen And Sheep/O Come Emmanuel
7. Medley: Up On The House Top/Jingle Bells/We Wish You A Merry Christmas
8. Medley: Away In A Manger/O Come Little Children
9. Medley: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing/O Come All Ye Faithful/Joy To The World
10. Medley: He Is Born/Bring A Torch, Jeannette Isabella
11. Silent Night
12. What Child Is This?
13. Medley: Twelve Days Of Christmas/Deck The Halls

Album Description

Recorded by world-renowned harpist Sylvia Woods, these lovely Christmas carols are performed on three special harps: a nylon-strung Neo-Celtic harp, a wire-strung ancient Celtic harp, and a triple-strung harp. Each carol is performed by Sylvia on 1, 2, or 3 harps, with no other accompaniment. This volume (#1) contains 28 traditional carols.

Customer Reviews:

Lovely Christmas Album.......2001-12-24

I had almost the same experience as the first reviewer: heard this music on the classical radio station at christmas time some years ago (KXPR in Sacramento, CA), and had been searching for it ever since. It is surprising how beautiful these oft-heard melodies sound in this setting, and how strongly the spirit of christmas comes through them. A simply enchanting album.

Heavenly Music!.......2000-07-10

Just before Christmas last year, WCRB, the top classical musicstation in Boston played a selection from the Sylvia Woods "ThreeHarps for Christmas" CD. It was the most lovely thing I had heard in a long time....a lone harp, so pure and so angelic! I searched for this CD in stores locally, but no one carried the album; most had never even heard of it. It has taken me seven months to find it here on Amazon.com, but when I did, I immediately ordered both volumes. They are both splendid! I have listened to them over and over again since they arrived (and it's July!) The music is simply heavenly and seems to tumble so fluidly and unforgettably from her harp. It has all the magic and anticipation and joy of Christmas there within. It will be a forever favorite that I shall treasure for every Christmas to come.

Average customer rating: A Bright & Joyous Christmas Concert !

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Tracks:

1. Patapan
2. Three Kings Of Orient
3. What Child Is This
4. Nowell We Sing
5. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
6. The Holly And The Ivy
7. Adeste, Fideles-O Come, All Ye Faithful
8. Joy To The World
9. Lullaby My Liking
10. Good King Wenceslas
11. Silent Night, Holy Night
12. Go Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
13. Medley: Welcome Here/Merry Christmas/Dame Get Up And Bake Your Pies/Christmas Is Coming
14. Angels We Have Heard On High
15. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
16. Adeste, Fideles-O Come, All Ye Faithful
17. The First Nowell
18. Christmas Chimes
19. Medley: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Angels We Have Heard On High
20. Medley: Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly/Jingle Bells
21. Away In A Manger
22. Three Kings Of Orient
23. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
24. O Holy Night
25. Medley: It Came Upon The Midnight Clear/Away In A Manger
26. O Tannenbaum
27. We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Reprise)

Amazon.com

This disc recycles two different but complementary LP recordings, the first being a 1968 outing with the Gregg Smith Singers, the New York Brass and Percussion Ensemble, and organist E. Power Biggs, the second being a 1965 recording with André Kostelanetz and his Orchestra. Though the repertoire for both is fairly traditional carols, they make for strange listening now. The Gregg Smith Singers selections are often straightforward, except when Biggs's gimmicky organ intervenes with all sorts of effects that are deployed with the artistry of Fourth of July fireworks. Did we ever mistake Biggs for a musician? Kostelanetz's ultra-busy orchestrations are almost comically souped up with cushy strings, ringing brass, and more harps than you'd ever want to hear. One saving grace is the underrecorded soprano Phyllis Curtin, who sings a lovely version of "O Holy Night." Also on hand is the St. Kilian Boy Choir, which has an unusually robust sound. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

A Bright & Joyous Christmas Concert !.......2000-05-21

This is a wonderful Christmas anthology, with legendary performers, a bright little pipe organ, and a sparkling small brass ensemble. In many other Christmas albums, huge choirs and orchestras overwhelm the listener; here the 2 small choirs & their accompaniment are in perfect balance. With excellent clarity and timing, the songs are crisp and delightful! They bring back the joy & idealism of Christmas that I loved as a child.

The second half of the CD features a small orchestra, a delightful children's choir, & a wonderful soprano, again all in perfect balance and sharpness. The bright arrangements and clear performances make this a memorable Christmas recording!

Average customer rating: Not that amazing. Are you kidding? Very nice! The Holidays Never Sounded So Good! Very pleased

50 Most Loved Christmas Carols Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns The Best Carols in the World...Ever! O Come All Ye Faithful: Christmas Carols at King's College, Cambridge Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols Carols from Trinity ASIN: B000A2H4J8 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Joy To The World
2. O Come, All Ye Faithful
3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
4. Deck The Halls
5. Away In A Manger (American Melody)
6. The Holly And The Ivy
7. Good Christian Men Rejoice
8. God That Madest Earth And Heaven
9. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Ode To Joy)
10. What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
12. O Holy Night
13. Sussex Carol
14. Here We Come A-Wassailing
15. Up On The Housetop
16. I Wonder As I Wander
17. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
18. Infant Holy, Infany Lowly
19. Pat-A-Pan
20. Once In Royal David's City
21. O Christmas Tree
22. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
23. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
24. Good King Wenceslas
25. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Tracks:

1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
2. Jingle Bells
3. The First Noel
4. Angels We Have Heard On High
5. Away In A Manger (European Melody)
6. Silent Night
7. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
8. O Sing A Song Of Bethlehem
9. 'Hellelujah' Chorus From The Messiah
10. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
11. We Three Kings
12. Ave Maria
13. I Saw Three Ships
14. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
15. Gloucestershire Wassail
16. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
17. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
18. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Lights
19. Sing We Now Of Christmas
20. In The Bleak Midwinter
21. Ukranian Bell Carol
22. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
23. Coventry Carol
24. Ding Dong! Merrily On High!
25. Auld Lang Syne

Tracks:

1. Jingle Bells
2. The First Noel
3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
4. Up On The Housetop
5. Ding Dong! Merrily On High
6. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
7. Sussex Carol
8. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
9. 'Hallelujah' Chorus From The Messiah
10. O Come All Ye Faithful
11. What Child Is This
12. O Holy Night
13. Away In A Manger
14. Joy To The World
15. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

Not that amazing........2007-01-19

I bought this somewhat based on the glowing reviews others had given it. It's not bad, but not that fantastic either. I've heard much better versions of most of the music on it. Not quite worth the price.

Are you kidding?.......2007-01-05

While the musical arrangements are tolerably adequate and the orchestra is fair, this is some of the worst choral singing I've ever heard. They obviously have no concept of tuning and couldn't stay on pitch if their lives depended on it. I can't believe this is supposed to be a professional recording and the director didn't correct these glaring errors. I picked up this CD at an after-Christmas sale at 75% off, and I will forever mourn the loss of my $5.00. I guess it might suffice as a mediocre white elephant gift, but I pity whomever may be forced to listen to it. I suggest you not waste your money. If it's classical Christmas carols you want, search for more well-known and trustworthy music groups like the London Philharmonic and the Cambridge Singers.

Very nice!.......2007-01-02

I have to agree with the other reviewers that this is a very enjoyable CD of traditional carols. It contains a huge selection of songs. I was afraid that they might all sound the same, but to me, the orchestration and vocals are varied and well done. I bought this for Christmas, and it's one of my favorite new Christmas CDs in recent memory.

The Holidays Never Sounded So Good!.......2005-12-17

I loved the "50 Most Loved Piano Classics," so I decided to try another "50 Most Loved" collection, this time the Christmas Carols album. These are classics in their own right as the arrangements and orchestrations are enchantingly beautiful and the choir vocals provide perfect point-counterpoint. I hate to admit this, but I'll probably still be listening to this CD long after Christmas is over. There's a cinematic soundtrack quality that I find haunting. Have a great holiday with this one!

Very pleased.......2005-11-23

This is an excellent value. 3 CD's and 50 songs for under $20.00. If you're looking for traditional Christmas music, this is the collection to buy.

Track Listings:

1. Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 4-6
2. Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 7-10
3. Hommage A Louis Vierne
4. Igor Markevich Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
5. Juan del Enzina: Romances & Villancicos - Hesperion XX
6. Kiev Camerata, Vol. 1
7. Kiev Camerata, Vol.2
8. Korngold in Vienna
9. Korngold: Piano Trio, Op.1/Ives: Piano Trio
10. Leon Levitch: Ricordo di Mario; Fantasia for Oboe and Strings

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