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The Very Best of Christmas

Michael Bloss (organ), John Evanson (piano), Philip Langridge (tenor), Robert Stringer (treble), Raymond Johnston (organ), Takako Nishizaki (violin), J. Reilly Lewis (organ), Stephan MacLeod (bass-baritone), Sibylla Rubens (soprano), Andreas Karasiak (tenor), Eteri Andjaparidze (piano)

Worcester...

Release Date: 2nd Oct 2006
Catalogue No: 8570344-45
Label: Naxos
Series: The Very Best of...
Length: 2 hours 9 minutes

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Contents

Handel: Joy to the World

1:38

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Worcester Cathedral Choir
Donald Hunt

Mendelssohn: Hark! the herald angels sing

3:03

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Worcester Cathedral Choir
Donald Hunt

Excerpt, Handel: Messiah

6:04

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Scholars Baroque Ensemble
Recorded: 6-9 July 1992
Recording Venue: Rosslyn Hill Chapel, Hampstead, London

Recitative and Aria: Behold, a virgin shall conceive… O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto, Chorus)

6:00

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For unto us a child is born (Chorus)

0:04

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Charpentier, M-A: Noel: A minuet fut fait un reveil, H. 9

4:35

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Aradia Ensemble
Kevin Mallon
Recorded: 3 - 6 January 2003
Recording Venue: Grace Church on the Hill, Toronto, Canada

Messe de Minuit pour Noel, H. 9: Gloria

4:35

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Gruber, F: Silent Night

3:12

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Michael Bloss (organ)
Elora Festival Singers
Noel Edison

Stille Nacht (Silent Night), GWV 145

3:12

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Bach, J S: O Jesulein süß, BWV493

3:09

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Washington Choral Arts Society Orchestra, Washington Choral Arts Society
Norman Scribner

O Jesulein suss, BWV 493

3:09

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trad.: The Angel Gabriel (arr. G. Rossiter)

2:32

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Finchley Children’s Music Group
Grace Rossiter
Recorded: 7 - 8 April 2004
Recording Venue: Chapel of St. George's VA School, Harpenden, Herts

trad.: The First Nowell (arr. D. Willcocks)

5:02

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Tewkesbury Abbey Choir
Andrew Sackett
Recorded: 1 and 7 February 1994
Recording Venue: Tewkesbury Abbey

Excerpt, Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25

5:25

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Tewkesbury Abbey Choir
Andrew Sackett

L’enfance du Christ, Op. 25: The shepherds' farewell

5:25

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Darke: In the Bleak Midwinter

5:02

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Michael Bloss (organ)
Elora Festival Singers
Noel Edison

Holst: 4 Old English Carols, Op. 20b

2:22

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John Evanson (piano)
Finchley Children’s Music Group
Grace Rossiter
Recorded: 07 - 08 April 2004
Recording Venue: Chapel of St. George's VA School, Harpenden, Herts

A Babe is Born

2:22

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trad.: Ding dong! merrily on high

2:14

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Michael Bloss (organ)
Elora Festival Singers
Noel Edison

God rest ye merry, gentlemen (arr. D. Willcocks)

3:31

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Tewkesbury Abbey Choir
Andrew Sackett

Tavener: God is With Us (A Christmas Proclamation)

5:28

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Choir of St John's College Cambridge
Christopher Robinson
Recorded: 11 - 13 July 2000
Recording Venue: St John's College Chapel, Cambridge

God is with Us: Christmas Proclamation

5:28

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trad.: Sussex Carol

2:08

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Philip Langridge (tenor)
Finchley Children’s Music Group
Grace Rossiter
Recorded: 7 - 8 April 2004
Recording Venue: Chapel of St. George's VA School, Harpenden, Herts

Sussex Carol (arr. G. Rossiter)

2:08

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Here We Come a-Wassailing (arr. J. Rutter)

3:58

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Washington Choral Arts Society, Washington Choral Arts Society Orchestra
Norman Scribner

trad.: The Holly and the Ivy

2:22

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John Evanson (piano)
Finchley Children’s Music Group
Grace Rossiter
Recorded: 07 - 08 April 2004
Recording Venue: Chapel of St. George's VA School, Harpenden, Herts

The Holly and the Ivy (arr. J. Rutter)

2:22

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Rutter: What sweeter music

5:05

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Michael Bloss (organ)
Elora Festival Singers
Noel Edison

trad.: O Come All Ye Faithful (arr. D. Willcocks)

3:46

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Robert Stringer (treble), Raymond Johnston (organ)
Worcester Cathedral Choir
Donald Hunt

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Winter, RV297

9:10

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Takako Nishizaki (violin)
Cappella Istropolitana
Stephen Gunzenhauser

I. Allegro non molto

3:32

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II. Largo

2:25

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III. Allegro

3:13

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Excerpt, Bach, J S: Christmas Oratorio, BWV248

5:59

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Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra
Geza Oberfrank

Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Part II: Sinfonia

5:59

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Excerpt, Corelli: Concerto grosso Op. 6 No. 8 in G minor 'fatto per la notte di Natale'

4:20

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Cappella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Krcek
Recorded: January-March 1989 and June-July 1991
Recording Venue: Moyzes Hall of Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava

Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, "Christmas Concerto": VI. Pastorale ad libitum: Largo

4:20

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Excerpt, Bach, J S: Chorale Preludes II, BWV645-650 'Schübler Chorales'

4:12

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J. Reilly Lewis (organ)

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645

4:12

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Excerpt, Haydn: The Seasons, Hob.XXI:3

2:55

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Stephan MacLeod (bass-baritone), Sibylla Rubens (soprano), Andreas Karasiak (tenor)
Gewandhaus Chamber Choir, Leipzig Chamber Orchestra
Morten Schuldt-Jensen

The Seasons, Hob.XXI:3: Winter: Introduction: Die Einleitung schildert die dicken Nebel

2:55

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Excerpt, Mozart: German Dances (3), K605

3:19

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Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Richard Hayman

3 German Dances, K. 605: No. 3 in C major, "Die Schlittenfahrt" (Sleigh Ride)

3:19

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Excerpt, Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71

1:52

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Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Halász
Recorded: 13-20 October 1987
Recording Venue: Concert Hall of Czechoslovak Radio, Bratislava

The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Danse de la fee (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)

1:52

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Excerpt, Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66

4:36

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Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenárd
Recorded: 13-20 October 1987
Recording Venue: Concert Hall of Czechoslovak Radio, Bratislava

Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66: Waltz

4:36

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Excerpt, Rimsky Korsakov: Christmas Eve

5:52

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Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Igor Golovschin
Recorded: February 1996
Recording Venue: Mosfilm Studio, Moscow

Christmas Eve: Polonaise

5:52

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Excerpt, Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37b

3:45

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Eteri Andjaparidze (piano)
Recorded: 15-16 June 1995
Recording Venue: Fisher Hall, Santa Rosa, California

Les Saisons (The Seasons), Op. 37b: No. 12. December: Noel

3:45

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Liszt: Weihnachtsbaum, S. 186

4:05

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Eteri Andjaparidze (piano)
Recorded: 15-16 June 1995
Recording Venue: Fisher Hall, Santa Rosa, California

Weihnachstraum, S186 / R71: IV. Adeste Fideles (March of the Three Holy Kings)

4:05

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Excerpt, Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60

3:03

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Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra
Richard Hayman

Lieutenant Kije Suite, Op. 60: IV. Troika

3:03

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Prokofiev: Cinderella Suite No. 1, Op. 107

2:55

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National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Theodore Kuchar
Recorded: 28-30 January 1994
Recording Venue: State Broadcasting Company of Ukraine, Kiev

Cinderella Suite No. 1, Op. 107: VII. Cinderella's Waltz

2:55

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Anderson, Leroy: Sleigh Ride

2:41

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Eteri Andjaparidze (piano)
Recorded: 15-16 June 1995
Recording Venue: Fisher Hall, Santa Rosa, California

Sleigh Ride

2:41

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