Star-Songs of Christmas

Track Listings
1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Marilyn McCoo    
2. On This Christmas Night - Pat Boone    
3. White Christmas - Chris Christian    
4. God Bless the Children - B.J. Thomas    
5. Jingle Bells    
6. Christmas All Year 'Round - Chris Christian    
7. Star - Dan Peek    
8. Santa's Reindeer Ride - Amy Grant    
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Marilyn McCoo    
10. Little Drummer Boy - Eric Champion    
11. Jesus Merry Christmas - Glen Allen Green, Keith Thomas    
12. It Won't Be Christmas - David Martin    

Star-Songs of Christmas, Music, Various Artists, CCM, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Holiday, Pop
American Voice
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Young Tenor's Tribute to his Homeland
American Voice

Manufacturer: Azica
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ASIN: B00006JNEI
Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

  1. I Gotta Get Back To New York
  2. America The Beautiful
  3. The Boatman's Dance
  4. American Hymn
  5. Puttin' On The Ritz
  6. Make Them Hear You
  7. God Bless America
  8. A Simple Song
  9. Sure On This Shining Night
  10. I Am An American/You're A Grand Old Flag
  11. Give Thanks
  12. Shenandoah
  13. My House
  14. Bright Mornin' Star's Arisin'
  15. Long Time Ago
  16. Simple Gifts
  17. God Bless My Planet
  18. Battle Hymn Of The Republic

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Young Tenor's Tribute to his Homeland.......2002-10-22

A vibrant and touching journey through American music, from the Old American Songs of Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber's Sure on this Shining Night and Simple Song from Leonard Bernstein's Mass, through crossover Broadway tunes such as I Gotta Get back to New York and Putting on the Ritz, to heart-stoppingly patriotic hymns such as America the Beautiful and Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Buy it now!!!
The American Vocalist
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Northern Period Counterpoint to "Sacred Harp"
  • Nearly Lost Heritage
The American Vocalist

Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
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  4. Rivers of Delight (American Folk Hymns From the Sacred Harp Tradition)

ASIN: B000005E8P
Release Date: 1992-10-20

Tracks:

  1. I - The Warning: The Warning
  2. I - The Warning: Windham
  3. I - The Warning: The Judgement Day
  4. I - The Warning: Greenwich
  5. II - Great Comforter, Descend: Wrestle
  6. II - Great Comforter, Descend: Canterbury New
  7. II - Great Comforter, Descend: Edom
  8. II - Great Comforter, Descend: I Shall Be Satisfied
  9. III - The Star Of Bethlehem: Milford
  10. III - The Star Of Bethlehem: Star In The East
  11. III - The Star Of Bethlehem: Bonnie Doone
  12. IV - The Gospel Feast: O Come, Come Away
  13. IV - The Gospel Feast: School Hymn
  14. IV - The Gospel Feast: The Gospel Feast
  15. IV - The Gospel Feast: Go Worship At Emmanuel's Feet
  16. IV - The Gospel Feast: John Anderson My Jo
  17. IV - The Gospel Feast: Go When The Morning Shineth
  18. IV - The Gospel Feast: Captain Robert Kidd
  19. IV - The Gospel Feast: How Precious Is The Name
  20. IV - The Gospel Feast: Roll Call
  21. IV - The Gospel Feast: Glad Tidings
  22. V - At The River: Deal Gently With Thy Servants
  23. V - At The River: Shall We Gather At The River
  24. V - At The River: Happy Land
  25. V - At The River: Burst Ye Emerald Gates

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Northern Period Counterpoint to "Sacred Harp".......2006-10-05

A beautiful collection of "low-church" hymns in a folk style, but from the North. Some similarities to Sacred Harp-style shape-note singing, mostly found in the South, but from New England and largely taken from mid-19th Century period sources. Extremely well-performed and haunting, these songs will be running through your head for weeks after your mega-church's latest electric guitar extravaganza fades away.

5 out of 5 stars Nearly Lost Heritage.......2000-08-09

I am appreciative of any CD, such as this one, that brings the sounds of traditional hymns to modern ears. This CD includes familiar gospel with not so familiar hymns that whisper of a rich heritage nearly lost in the maze o modern choruses. Many of these modern songs lack the genuine passion found in the traditional songs found on this CD. I recommend this CD to those who are interested in cultural history as well as in beautiful hymn texts.
Crumb: Songs, Drones And Refrains Of Death
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • For Crumb enthusiasts
Crumb: Songs, Drones And Refrains Of Death

Manufacturer: Bridge
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ASIN: B000003GIM
Release Date: 2001-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Songs, Drones And Refrains Of Death: Part One, Refrain One: I. The Guitar/Refrain Two: II. Casida... - George Crumb/David Starobin/Donald Palma/Aleck Karis/Daniel Druckman/Eric Charlston
  2. Songs, Drones And Refrains Of Death: Part Two, Refrain Three: III. Song Of The Rider/Refrain Four... - George Crumb/David Starobin/Donald Palma/Aleck Karis/Daniel Druckman/Eric Charlston
  3. A Little Ste For Christmas: 1. The Visitation - Lambert Orkis
  4. A Little Ste For Christmas: 2. Berceuse For The Infant Jesu - Lambert Orkis
  5. A Little Ste For Christmas: 3. The Shepherd's Noel - Lambert Orkis
  6. A Little Ste For Christmas: 4. Adoration Of The Magi - Lambert Orkis
  7. A Little Ste For Christmas: 5. Nativity Dance - Lambert Orkis
  8. A Little Ste For Christmas: 6. Canticle Of The Holy Night - Lambert Orkis
  9. A Little Ste For Christmas: 7. Carol Of The Bells - Lambert Orkis
  10. Apparition: I. The Night In Silence Under Many A Star - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish
  11. Apparition: Vocalise 1: Summer Sounds - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish
  12. Apparition: II. When Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloom'd - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish
  13. Apparition: III. Dark Mother Always Gliding With Soft Feet - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish
  14. Apparition: Vocalise 2: Invocation To The Dark Angel - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish
  15. Apparition: IV. Approach Strong Deliveress! - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish
  16. Apparition: Vocalise 3: Death Carol ('Song Of The Nightbird') - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish
  17. Apparition: V. Come Lovely And Soothing Death - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish
  18. Apparition: VI. The Night In Silence Under Many A Star - Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars For Crumb enthusiasts.......2006-11-19

The three works on this disc are somewhat "typical" Crumb. "Songs, Drones, and Refrains of Death" is not Crumb's greatest work, even if it has his signature gestures -- a combination of speaking and singing during songs, shouting from the percussion players, among other techniques. It's a little contrived and more than a little dated (it's unmistakably 1960s avant-garde), but it's not a bad work. The recording's vocal performance by both the ensemble and the soloist sounds very muddled, which is unfortunate.

The Suite for Christmas has never been my favorite work. Crumb's other works for piano, such as the Makrokosmos books, are so much better it makes this work really look kind of anomalously amateur, even though I'm sure it's extremely hard to play. Orkis makes the most of this work, it's as good as I've ever heard it.

Apparition is by far the best work on this disc. It focuses on death just like the Songs and Drones, but Apparition also has some of the most delicate music found in any of Crumb's works. And the singing is sharp and clear, even with the transparent textures of the music. It uses Walt Whitman's Death Carol as its text and really captures the mysticism, light, and darkness that surrounds death that Whitman conveys in his poem.

Overall, it's a good disc. It's definitely a great disc for people who like Crumb, but I know I wouldn't have explored much more of his music if this were my introduction.
Sibelius: Songs, Vol.2
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    Sibelius: Songs, Vol.2

    Manufacturer: Bis
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    ASIN: B0000016KU
    Release Date: 1994-10-14

    Tracks:

    1. Sangen Om Korsspindeln, Op.27 No.4
    2. Five Christmas Songs, Op.1: I. Nu Star Jul Vid Snoig Port
    3. Five Christmas Songs, Op.1: II. Nu Sa Kommer Julen
    4. Five Christmas Songs, Op.1: III. Det Morknar Ute
    5. Five Christmas Songs, Op.1: IV. Giv Mig Ej Glans, Ej Guld, Ej Prakt
    6. Five Christmas Songs, Op.1: V. On Hanget Korkeat, Nietokset
    7. Eight Songs, Op.57: I. Alven Och Snigeln
    8. Eight Songs, Op.57: II. En Blomma Stod Vid Vagen
    9. Eight Songs, Op.57: III. Kvarnhjulet
    10. Eight Songs, Op.57: IV. Maj
    11. Eight Songs, Op.57: V. Jag Ar Ett Trad
    12. Eight Songs, Op.57: VI. Hertig Magnus
    13. Eight Songs, Op.57: VII. Vanskapens Blomma
    14. Eight Songs, Op.57: VIII. Nacken
    15. Hymn To Thais
    16. Six Songs, Op.72: III. Kyssen
    17. Six Songs, Op.72: IV. Kaiutar
    18. Six Songs, Op.72: V. Der Wanderer Und Der Bach
    19. Six Songs, Op.72: VI. Hundra Vagar Har Min Tanke
    20. Six Songs, Op.86: I. Varfornimmelser
    21. Six Songs, Op.86: II. Langtan Heter Min Arvedel
    22. Six Songs, Op.86: III. Dold Forening
    23. Six Songs, Op.86: IV. Och Finns Det En Tanke?
    24. Six Songs, Op.86: V. Sangarlon
    25. Six Songs, Op.86: VI. I Systrar, I Broder, I Alskande Par
    26. Sma Flickorna
    Like No Other Sound
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      Like No Other Sound
      Turtle Creek Chorale
      Manufacturer: Turtle Creek Chorale
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004W1NC
      Release Date: 2001-08-02

      Tracks:

      1. Behold Man
      2. Simple Gifts
      3. America the Beautiful
      4. Star Spangled Banner
      5. Psalm 150
      6. Bridge Over Troubled Waters
      7. When I Fall in Love
      8. Bring Him Home
      9. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
      10. Once Upon a Time
      11. In This Heart of Mine
      12. I Shall Miss Loving You
      13. Looking Forward
      14. Who Will Heal the World
      15. Who Will Heal the World [Multimedia Track]

      Tracks:

      1. Soon-Ah Will Be Done
      2. Swingin' With the Saints
      3. Gloria Fanfare
      4. Ave Maria
      5. Gloria
      6. Peace, Peace
      7. Spaseniye Sodelal (Salvation Is Created)
      8. Nessun Dorma
      9. Majesty and Glory of Your Name
      10. Never Ever
      11. Let Me Be the Music
      12. Lux Aeterna
      13. I Have Loved
      14. Awakening
      15. We Shall Overcome
      Ultimate Lullaby Album
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • Not a Lullaby at All!
      • Not for babies, but certainly for singers!
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      • Ultimate Lullaby Album
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      Ultimate Lullaby Album

      Manufacturer: Decca
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      3. The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer

      ASIN: B00000IX7P
      Release Date: 1999-05-11

      Tracks:

      1. Cradle Song
      2. Summertime (Porgy And Bess)
      3. Beautiful Dreamer
      4. Pinnochio: When You Wish Upon a Star
      5. Greensleeves: What Child Is This
      6. I Dream of Jeanie
      7. Shenandoah
      8. Ave Maria
      9. Maria's Lullaby
      10. Sleep My Little Prince, Sleep
      11. Hansel And Gretel: I Am The Little Sandman
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      13. Ave Maria
      14. Lullaby
      15. O Danny Boy
      16. Madame Butterfly: Humming Chorus
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      18. Songs of Auvergne: Brezairola
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      Product Description

      Excellent condiion, no scratches, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List or more Titles! :D

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars Not a Lullaby at All!.......2003-09-10

      I can't give this CD anything but a 2. It was certainly NOT the Ultimate Lullaby. And although the music is beautiful I would not put my baby to sleep with this. I'm not a fan of opera and perhaps if I listen a bit more that may change. Our daughter listens to music every night. It is so hard to buy music sometimes and I went out on a limb with this one. I really wish it had stated that there were vocals - I much prefer the music without.

      5 out of 5 stars Not for babies, but certainly for singers!.......2003-08-08

      I bought this cd on a whim, and I got way more than I bargained for! I'm an opera singer and I absolutely love the assortment of gorgeous ballads - lots of classics and old favorites. I agree this might not be the best music to lull and infant to sleep, but it's a great way to build your child's appreciation for operatic vocals. I highly recommend this cd singers - specifically sopranos. It's a diamond in the rough.

      3 out of 5 stars Caveat emptor.......2002-10-21

      I'm in violent agreement with the other reviewers who remarked that this CD is not for the purpose of lulling baby to sleep, in spite of its misleading title. A1-opera-grade sopranos and mezzos sing most of the selections and their vocal dynamics range from pianissimo to a house-shaking fortissimo. The only track where baby might catch a bit of shut-eye is Puccini's "Humming Chorus" from "Madama Butterfly."

      Try "Celtic Lullaby" if you're looking for a truly sleep-inducing CD.

      "The Ultimate Lullaby Album" contains a wonderful assortment of Marilyn Horne and Leontyne Price solos, which is all to the good if you're not trying to snooze. My two favorites are the Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria" sung by Price (I don't think there is a more perfect rendition), and Bach's "Bist Du bei Mir" sung by Horne in her rich, smooth, chocolate-y prime.

      Unfortunately another grand voice is not at its prime in "When You Wish upon a Star." I'd guess Dame Joan was near the end of her stellar (sorry) career when she recorded this Disney song. Her vibrato stretches as wide as Dumbo's behind.

      Another rather odd selection is the only instrumental arrangement on this CD: "O Danny Boy" as rendered by the English Chamber Orchestra, with a trombone as the lugubrious solo instrument. It's long enough and trite enough to be used as the soundtrack for that tacky sequel to "Gone with the Wind."

      "The Ultimate Lullaby Album" is definitely not for baby's room. If you want your kid to grow up listening to "Londonderry Air," get Kiri Te Kawana's version. It'll prickle up the hair on the back of your neck if you can find it. I can't. I wore out my original tape and have fruitlessly searched the Internet for a new copy. If anyone out there in Amazon land has a recording of Dame Kiri singing folksongs of the British Isles, please consider selling it to me.

      5 out of 5 stars Ultimate Lullaby Album.......2002-06-01

      The music is superb. Although it would not be used to put the baby to sleep, it is a wonderful choice for one-to-one relaxing time with baby.
      An excellent addition to the new baby's music collection. I listened to it with my class in school before giving it to my brand new grandson. I now give it as a gift to all newborns.

      5 out of 5 stars Is there a dispute?.......2002-01-12

      3 music fans gave different ratings. 2 said it's diappointing, the other said they were ridiculous. I bought and listened to this CD. I feel great about my purchase. These are good music, and there should not be a dispute. If one is disappointed because of the opera voice, blame it on Decca's label "Ultimate Lullaby". The music deserves my 5-satr rating.
      The Moon of Wintertime
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Resonant, artful arrangements of seldom-heard Christmas carols
      • Good find...great music
      The Moon of Wintertime

      Manufacturer: Brimstone Music
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      ASIN: B00007FPJQ
      Release Date: 2002-10-23

      Tracks:

      1. The Moon Of Wintertime
      2. Ideo Gloria
      3. Gifts Of The Magi
      4. Good King Wenceslas
      5. Childgrove
      6. Down In Yon Forest
      7. Star Of The East
      8. Farewell To Glasgow
      9. Trotto
      10. Bring Us In Good Ale

      Album Description

      The music of THE MOON OF WINTERTIME has traveled through eight centuries to reach you. Passed down from Italian peasants, French farmers, Scottish Immigrants, Appalachian singers and English pub-dwellers, this is music to warm your soul.

      In The Moon of Wintertime, Lydia offers a fresh interpretation of some very old Christmas pieces, writes her own version of the Epiphany story, and makes her debut on the Appalachian Dulcimer. Full of mystery and merriment, this album can be enjoyed during the Christmas season and quite possibly throughout the year. Produced by Kurt Scherer and Lydia McCauley.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Resonant, artful arrangements of seldom-heard Christmas carols.......2006-10-01

      A lovely collection of traditional carols and dances from Western Europe--some haunting, some jaunty, and all richly orchestrated for voice, keyboard, dulcimer, viola, recorder, guitar, mandolin, double bass and world percussion. This album has the same depth, quality and wholesome honesty of McCauley's other work, and while it starts off on the gentle side, it picks up in intensity as it goes along. Although all the tracks are great, my favorites are towards the end, including the rowdy "Bring Us In Good Ale," the inventive, Mid-East-tinged "Star of the East," and Frank Jackson's folksy arrangement of the 14th century Italian dance "Trotto," which is full of fiery fiddle, thrumming guitar and hints of progressive folk. Throughout their recording career, McCauley and husband/co-producer Kurt Scherer have maintained a core group of truly talented musicians, whose camaraderie and sensitivity to each other's improvisations continues to shine through in each new endeavor. Phil Heaven (bowed strings) and Frank Jackson (recorders and whistles) have been with them since their 1998 debut album, "Sabbath Day's Journey," while guitarist Brian Cunningham and percussionist Jason Darling have been around for at least the past one or two. Joining the team on this album is Lynne Givler on double bass, adding a nice depth and grounding to the sound. Everybody seems to have a Christmas album these days, and "The Moon of Wintertime" is a great one, with a distinctive mood and flavor all it's own. Compare and contrast it with some other stylish favorites of mine, also highly recommended: "A Winter Garden" and "To Drive the Cold Winter Away" by Loreena McKennitt, "Celtic Christmas I & II" and "Joy! Joy! Joy!" by Kim Robertson, "Celtic Christmas III: A Windham Hill Sampler," One Wintry Night" by Jerry Read Smith and Lisa Maria Smith, "Sanctus" by the Angels of Venice, "Christmas" by Tino Izzo, "Poets and Angels" by Ottmar Liebert, "Wolcum Yule" by Anonymous 4, "An Angel's Noel" by the Ware-Patterson Duo, and "Christmas Morning" and "Silent Night" by Lisa Lynne.

      5 out of 5 stars Good find...great music.......2002-11-25

      With all that's being put out these days,it's refreshing when you try something new an find a real gem. Here's a Christmas/ seaonal album that one can listen to throughout the year...
      American Christmas
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        American Christmas

        Manufacturer: Loft Recordings
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        NoelsNoels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
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        1. American Angels
        2. Wake Ev'ry Breath - Music of William Billings
        3. The Shapenote Album
        4. Rivers of Delight (American Folk Hymns From the Sacred Harp Tradition)
        5. American Christmas

        ASIN: B00009W0WZ
        Release Date: 2003-08-05

        Tracks:

        1. Shepherd's Star
        2. Shiloh
        3. The Cherry Tree
        4. Antioch
        5. Sherburne
        6. Emanuel. For Christmas
        7. Redemption S.M.
        8. Anthem From Luke
        9. Joys Seven
        10. Bethlehem C.M.
        11. Redemption. L.M.
        12. Boston. For Christmas
        13. Bonnie Doon
        14. Star In The East
        15. Oxford
        16. Judea
        17. New Bethlehem
        18. London
        19. I Saw Three Ships
        20. Raymond
        21. Convoy
        22. Distress
        23. Milford

        Album Description

        The Tudor Choir explores Christmas tunes belonging to the American shapenote tradition. Contains an early American version of "Joy to the World."
        Christmas Celebration
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • My Favorite Christmas CD
        • Superb, classical Christmas arrangements
        • You wont want to get rid of these.
        Christmas Celebration

        Manufacturer: Music Masters Jazz
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by HolstAll Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Ives, CharlesIves, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by LassusAll Works by Lassus | Lassus, Orlando di(Lasso) | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by Michael PraetoriusAll Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Concerto GrossiConcerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
        FuguesFugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
        ImprovisationImprovisation | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
        CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        AnthemsAnthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ChorusesChoruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        NoelsNoels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
        Similar Items:
        1. A Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on High

        ASIN: B000000FQR
        Release Date: 1993-08-17

        Tracks:

        1. Carol of the Bells
        2. Ave Maria
        3. Angels We Have Heard on High
        4. Ay Ay Galegui
        5. Christmas Concerto: Largo and Vivace
        6. Gaudete (Piae Cantiones 1582)
        7. O Come, All Ye Faithful
        8. Star in the East
        9. Rejoice and Be Merry (Gallery Carol)
        10. Three Settings of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks": A. Carol (S.
        11. Tantum Ergo/Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
        12. In Dulci Jubilo
        13. Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1/Prelude in E-Flat Minor, S. 853
        14. Deck the Hall
        15. Christmas Carol
        16. Wexford Carol
        17. Hoy, JosSe os Da en el Suelo
        18. Adagio
        19. Hosanna to the Son of David
        20. He Is King of Kings
        21. First Noel
        22. Silent Night

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Christmas CD.......2005-12-01

        This is without a doubt my favorite Christmas CD. Unlike traditional Christmas songs sung by "celebrities" - these renditions are timeless and classic.

        The transitions from beautiful orchestral arrangements to the pure nakedness of a single voice is the perfect platform for quiet, reflective meditation.

        5 out of 5 stars Superb, classical Christmas arrangements.......2001-12-29

        This two volume set is incredibly good. I came upon it in Target of all places. It looked like it might be good so I bought it and took it home. I was thrilled! The arrangements are terrific, the performers are top-notch, and what a variety! Everything from brass to voices to strings. One of my volumes mysteriously disappeard (I think my older son had something to do with it!) so I'm having to reorder it. I'm also going to get several as gifts.

        5 out of 5 stars You wont want to get rid of these........2001-09-15

        I've bought a lot of christmas CD's and these are some that I am most pleased to listen to, any time of the year. The songs are not the same old familiar Christmas songs rearranged, but nice arrangements of a variety of songs done so anyone can appreciate them, especially the classical listener.
        Popular and Favourite Songs
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Popular and Favourite Songs

          Manufacturer: Symposium
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0000061PV
          Release Date: 1998-03-17

          Tracks:

          1. I Hear You Calling Me
          2. When Shadows Gather
          3. I Hear You Calling Me
          4. When Shadows Gather
          5. Abset
          6. Parted
          7. The Old Plaid Shawl
          8. Little Town In The Old Country Down
          9. A Fairy Story By The Fire
          10. Silver Threads Among The Gold
          11. Silver Threads Among The Gold
          12. I Hear You Calling Me
          13. Mother Machree
          14. The Irish Emigrant
          15. By The Short Cut To The Rosses
          16. Norah O'Neale
          17. Ireland, Mother Ireland
          18. The Garden Where The Praties Grow
          19. The Harp That Once In Tara's Halls
          20. The Little Child Of Mary
          21. Baby Aroon
          22. O Mary Dear
          23. Shannon River
          24. I Met An Angel
          25. The Star Of The County Down
          26. I'll Walk Beside You

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          6. Ultra Forever
          7. Unconditional Love [Live]
          8. What He's Done for Me
          9. What Shall I Render [Live]
          10. Worthless Pursuit

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