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Psalms and Motets for Reflection - Taverner, Stainer, Poulenc, Stanford, MacMillan

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26

Works: William Crotch: Psalm 47, for chorus; Johannes Eccard: Maria Wallt zum Heiligtum; James MacMillan: A New Song, for chorus & organ; Ivor Atkins: Psalm 2, for chorus; Psalm 96, for chorus; John Tavener...
Performers: Bloss, Michael
Conductors: Edison, Noel
Ensemble: ; Choir of St. John's Elora

Choral elements from Protestant, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and medieval traditions are included in this anthology of anthems and motets, many drawing inspiration from the Psalms....continue...
Recording information: St. John's Church, Elora, Ontario, Canada (04/29/2011-05/01/2011)....continue...

Christmas Through the Centuries / di Lasso, Praetorius, Eccard

2 CD / Ars Musici / 2012-11-13

Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; Gregorian Chant: Puer natus est nobis, introit; Viderunt omnes, gradual in mode 5 (Liber Usualis, no 409; GR. 33); Christmas Traditional: In dulci jubilo (Piæ Cant...
Performers: Lehrndorfer, Franz [Organ]; Sack, Albrecht; Schmidt, Dirk; Stiefermann, Kay; Strock, Katrin [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: ; Gos, P. Johannes Berchmans; Zobeley, Martin; Hennig, Heinz; Toll, Winfried; Kammler, Reinhard; Mehl, Arnold; Breiding, Jörg; Schönheit, Michael; Sump, Georg
Ensemble: ; Augsburger Domsingknaben; Camerata Vocale Freiburg; Chursächsische Capelle Leipzig ; Fiori Musicali (Germany); Flautando Köln ; Freiburger Spielleyt; Gruppe für Alte Musik Mün...

"Christmas throughout the ages" - the present CD is a kind of brief cultural history through music....continue...

Weihnachtssingen - An Evening of Christmas Carols - works by Buxtehude; Walter Kraft; Johann Eccard; Heinrich Schutz; Peter Cornelius et al. / Lubecker Knabenkantorei

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-11-13

Works: Gregorian Chant: Hodie Christus natus est, antiphon, mode 1; Johannes Unger: Organ Improvisation no 1; Organ Improvisation no 2; Organ Improvisation no 3; Organ Improvisation no 4; Organ Improvisatio...
Performers: Jensch, Jan-Handrik; Maier, Johanna; Unger, Johannes
Conductors: Muller, Michael D.
Ensemble: ; Lubecker Knabenkantorei

Since 1948 the Lübecker Knabenkantorei has invited audiences to join them for their Christmas concerts at St Mary's Church in Lübeck. These invitations have brought...continue...
Recording information: St. Gertrud Church (05/12/2012-05/20/2012); St. Marien Kirche, Lübeck, Germany (05/12/2012-05/20/2012); St. Gertrud Church (07/08/2012); St. Marien Kirche, Lübeck, Ger...continue...

In Dulci Jubilo - Carols for Christmas / Knabenchor Hannover

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-09-25

Works: Michael Praetorius: In dulci jubilo; Psallite unigenito; Musae Sioniae; Gottfried Wolters: Maria durch en Dornwald ging, for chorus & piano; Auf, lasst nach Bethlehem uns nun gehen, for chorus; Zu Be...
Conductors: Hennig, Heinz
Ensemble: Knabenchor Hannover Instrumental Ensemble

Celebrate Christmas with the Knabenchor Hannover under the direction of founder and longtime leader Heinz Hennig. Even after almost 30 years the choir's fresh, lively,...continue...
Recording information: Stadthalle Hannover, Beethovensaal, Hannover (01/29/1977-01/30/1977)....continue...

Dresden Childrens' Choir / Sacred Music for a Whole Year / 4 CDs

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Tore weit, for double chorus, SWV Anh. 8 (doubtful; also attrib. to S. Rüling); Das Wort ward Fleisch und wohnet unter uns, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors,...
Performers: Guldner, Georg; Herrmann, Fritz; Kopcke, Lukas; Lindner, Franz; Morgner, Felix; Polhardt, Philipp; Renz, Christopher; Schenk, Jacob
Conductors: Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: ; Cappella Sagittariana

The transcendent atmosphere of the Kreuzchor Vespers draws a congregation of up to 3,000 to the Kreuzkirche in Dresden. The Dresden Kreuzchor has recorded a...continue...
Recording information: Himmelfahrtskirche Dresden (2008-06-16_2008-06-20&2009-); Lukaskirche, Dresden (2008-06-16_2008-06-20&2009-); Himmelfahrtskirche Dresden (2009-03-23_2009-03-27&2010-); Lukaskirc...continue...

Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli / Opus Vocale, Volker Hedtfeld

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-03-27

Works: Christmas Traditional: O come, o come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel), carol; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Gloria; Johannes Eccard: Übers Gebirg Maria geht; Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich he...
Conductors: Hedtfeld, Volker
Ensemble: ; Opus Vocale

Opus Vocale builds a bridge between Catholic and Protestant church music from the period of the Counter-reformation. This recording features music for Christmas time from...continue...
Recording information: Golgathakirche Berlin (2009-09-25_2009-09-27&2009-)....continue...

Psallite, Singt und Klingt / Joachim Pliquett, Arvid Gast

2 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-03-27

Works: Christmas Traditional: Nun sei willkommen, Herre Christ, carol (German); Kommet, ihr Hirten, carol (Bohemian); Hört ihr Hirten, carol (Yugoslavian); Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht (Echo Carol)...
Performers: Bracks, Christoph; Gast, Arvid; Pliquett, Joachim; Sauerteig, Daniel; Spieser, Friedrich
Conductors: Beringer, Karl-Friedrich
Ensemble: Windsbacher Knabenchor

This album features Christmas carols and motets from various epochs. The choir is accompanied on the organ and trumpet by Pliquett & Gast. Songs such...continue...
Recording information: 2003....continue...

Johannes Eccard: Mit Freude Musizieren - Sacred & Secular Works / Ensemble Noema

1 CD / CPO / 2012-01-31

Works: Johannes Eccard: Gut Singer und ein Organist, song for chorus; Ein Fuhrmann, der fort kommen will, song for chorus; Missa "Mon coeur se recommende à vous", for chorus; Nun komm, der Heiden Heila...
Conductors: Meyer, Gregor
Ensemble: Noema

Even well into the 19th century, Eccard of Muhlhausen was celebrated as an "ideal composer of true church music". Brahms, placed his works on par...continue...
Recording information: Mühlhausen, Germany (07/10/2011-07/13/2011)....continue...

Johannes Eccard: Prussian Sacred Songs / Vocal Concert Dresden

1 CD / Carus / 2011-10-25

Works: Johannes Stobaeus: Macht hoch die Tür, hymn for chorus; Such, wer da will, ein ander Ziel, hymn for chorus; Wes ist der Stern, hymn for chorus; Gott einen hellen Wunderstern, hymn for chorus; Jo...
Conductors: Kopp, Peter
Ensemble: Capella de la Torre

Eccards works are of great significance to the development of Protestant church music of his time. They address the need for easy-to-perform functional music for...continue...
Recording information: Lukaskirche, Dresden (03/09/2011-03/24/2011)....continue...

Freut euch und jubiliert

1 CD / Carus / 2011-10-25

Works: Recorded Sound: Church bells; Andreas Hammerschmidt: Machet die Tore weit (Open Wide the Gates); Alleluja! Freuet euch, ihr Christen alle, motet (from Vierter Theil Musicalischer Andachten, 1646); Fr...
Performers: Collegium Iuvenum Knabenchor Stuttgart; Kruse, Petra; Weber, Klaus
Conductors: Keck, Friedemann

Since it was first issued in 1995, this production is one of the undisputed bestsellers in the CARUS Christmas Catalog. The main reason for this...continue...
Recording information: Studio Villa Berg, Stuttgart, Germany (01/06/1995-01/08/1995)....continue...

A Child is Born / A selection of both old and new Christmas songs

1 CD / CAvi Music / 2011-10-11

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11; Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, motet for soprano, alto, 2 tenors, bass & continuo, SWV 380 (Op. 11/; Johann Hermann Schein: Nun komm, der Heiden H...

Dolcissima Mia Vita: Choredition - Das 16. Jahrhundert

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-01-11

Works: Heinrich Isaac: Missa carminum; Pierre de la Rue: Missa pro defunctis; Josquin Desprez: Nymphes, nappés/Circumdederunt me, song for 6 parts; Antoine de Févin: Sancta Trinitas; Johann Walter...
Performers: Eberhardt, Werner; Ginzel, Reinhart; Hausmann, Siegfried; Lepetit, Albrecht; Marschall, Werner; Reinhold, Wolf; Schmidt, Gunther; Schmieder, Karl-Heinz; Stier, Gothart; Vogt, Joachim; Wagner, Ekkehard
Conductors: Knothe, Dietrich; Gruss, Hans; Kreile, Roderich; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Gopfert, Carl Andreas; Bimberg, Siegfried

Music from St. Clement Danes

1 CD / Saydisc / 2011-01-11

Works: Martindale Sidwell: Psalm 23, for choir; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Tomás Luis de Victoria: O magnum mysterium; Franz Gruber: Silent Night; Christmas Traditional: I Sa...
Performers: Hirst, Lynne; Jones, Kenneth; Nixon, John; Sidwell, Martindale; Wilbraham, John

Angel Voices: The Boys' Choir Christmas Celebration / Vienna Boys' Choir; Dresden Boys' Choir, et al.

3 CD / Capriccio / 2010-11-16

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Vom Himmel hoch (Choralkantate); Laudate pueri ("O praise the Lord"), motet for female chorus & organ in E flat major, Op. 39/2; Sacred Pieces (3), Op. 23; Veni Domine ("Hear my p...
Performers: Buchner, Roland; Engelhardt, Kent; Humphries, Charles; Schicha, Ulrich; Winkler, Michael-Christfried
Conductors: Flämig, Martin; Marschik, Peter; Hrncirik, Peter; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim
Ensemble: ; Bläserensemble

American Record Guide
Here's a very nice set of three CDs devoted mostly to German music and performed by the cream of German and Austrian boychoirs...continue...

A Year At Kings / Stephen Cleobury

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-07-13

Works: Arvo Pärt: Magnificat Antiphons; Francisco Guerrero: Canite tuba in Sion, motet; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Hodie Christus natus est; Christmas Traditional: Away in a Manger; Francis Poul...
Performers: Chambers, Simon; Rex, Edmund; Stevens, Peter
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen

The Choir of King's College Cambridge is arguably the world's most famous choral group. This new album is a tour of the ecclesiastical year from...continue...
Recording information: Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, England....continue...

The Virgin Mary's Journey

1 CD / Griffin Records / 2010-06-08

Works: Herbert Howells: Carol-Anthems (3) for Chorus; Marcel Dupré: Motets (4), Op. 9; Max Reger: Ave Maria, for organ, Op. 80/5; Charles Villiers Stanford: Magnificat in G; Francis Poulenc: Motets pou...
Performers: Cook, Dan

Transeamus

1 CD / Ars Musici / 2009-11-17

Works: Joseph Ignaz Schnabel: Transeamus Usque Bethlehem for chorus & orchestra; Christmas Traditional: Was soll das bedeuten; Auf, auf, ihr Hirten!, carol (Austrian); Inmitten der Nacht (In the Middle of t...
Performers: Quotschalla, Hartmut
Conductors: Kammler, Reinhard

Recording information: Herkules-Saal, München....continue...

Der Tag bricht an - Famous Chorals / Gerhard Wilhelm, Stuttgart Hymnus Boys Choir, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-04-20

Works: Johann Georg Ebeling: Die güldne Sonne voll Freud und Wonne; Melchior Vulpius: Der Tag bricht an; Die helle Sonn leucht jetzt herfür; Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein; Michael Praetorius: Ich...
Conductors: Wilhelm, Gerhard

This release contains nineteen of the most well known chorales interpreted by the angelic Stuttgart Hymnal Boys Choir! These ageless hymns of praise, comfort, and...continue...

SCENE Jewels from a German Christmas / Kabitz, Wachowski, Würzburg Bach Choir

1 CD / MD&G / 2008-11-11

Works: Recorded Sound: Bells; Gerd Wachowski: Christmas March, improvisations on German carols for organ; Improvisation on "Ihr Kinderlein kommet", for organ; Christmas Chorale Preludes, for organ; Improvis...
Performers: Wachowski, Gerd
Conductors: Kabitz, Christian
Ensemble: Würzburg Bach Choir

On this CD all-time favorite Christmas and Advent carols and hymns such as "Macht hoch die Tur," "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" (Lo, How a...continue...

Der Dresdner Kreuzchor singt die schönsten Weihnachtslieder

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Motets (2) for chorus, Op. 74; German folk songs (26) for chorus (& piano ad lib), WoO 35; Michael Praetorius: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland; Musae Sioniae; Max Reger: Es kommt ein Sch...
Conductors: Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: Dresden Kreuz Choir

The history of the Dresden Boys' Choir spans well over seven hundred years, making it one of the oldest boys' choirs in Germany. Founded as...continue...

Barocke Weihnacht - Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, etc / Oelze, Markert, et al

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Francesco Manfredini: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 3; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Pavel Josef Vejvanovsky: Sonata Natalis in C major; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E ma...
Performers: Bischoff, Joachim; Blochwitz, Hans-Peter; Dittmann, Friedwart-Christian; Eabach, Gerhard; Eckoldt, Michael; Esterl, Egbert; Frenzel, Michael; Haupt, Christina; Haupt, Eckart; Kappler, Thomas; Kelemen...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig

This collection, packaged for the holidays in an attractive slipcase, assembles three of the best selling Christmas recordings by Ludwig Guttler. He is not only...continue...

Basics - Silent Night - Music for Christmas Time

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Michael Praetorius: Musae Sioniae; Christmas Traditional: O du fröhliche, o du selige, gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit, carol (tune "O Sanctiss...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Neumann, Thomas; Schreier, Peter
Conductors: Fleming, Mark; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Flämig, Martin
Ensemble: ; Leipzig New Bach Collegium Musicum

Basics - Christmas Choruses

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Franz Gruber: Silent Night; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 61, "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" BWV 61; O Jesulein süss, O Jesulein mild, BWV 493; Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Töre wei...
Performers: Arndt, Volker; Neumann, Thomas; Schreier, Peter

Motetten alter Meister / Mauersberger, Dresdner Kreuzchor

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Venite exultemus Domino, motet for 5 voices & continuo (Cantiones Sacrae no 9); Hodie Christus natus est; Johann Kuhnau: Tristis Est Anima Mea; Antonio Lotti: Crucifixus, M...

Dresden Kreuzchoir - Legendary Recordings

10 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Symphoniae sacrae, Op. 10; Wohl dem, der nicht wandelt (Psalm 1), for double chorus & continuo, SWV 28 (Op. 2/7); Psalms of David, Op. 2; Psalms of David, Op 2; Der Herr ist mei...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Berndt, Tobias; Collum, Herbert; Diedrich, Michael; Ginzel, Reinhart; Hammer, Ernst-Ludwig; Hauptmann, Gerhard; Hoher, Frank; Jaroslawski, Werner; Krahmer, Renate; Krause, Reinhold; Kunze...
Conductors: Mauersberger, Rudolf; Flämig, Martin; ; Stier, Gothart
Ensemble: Blasende Music Leipzig; Capella Fidicinia am Musikinstrumenten-Museum der; Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

The Kreuzchor of Dresden developed through a church foundation in the early 13th century, making it one of the oldest institutions of its kind in...continue...

Weihnachts Konzert / Georg Ratzinger, Regensburger Domspatzen

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 2006-10-10

Works: Christmas Traditional: Oh, du fröhliche, oh, du selige (German); O schlafe, schlafe, göttlicher Knabe, carol (German); The Wind Blows On The Hill; Johannes Eccard: Übers Gebirg Maria g...
Conductors: Ratzinger, Georg
Ensemble: Regensburg Cathedral Boys Choir

Regensburg's famous boy choir in an album of beautiful German Christmas songs. Nicknamed "Regensburg's singing sparrow's," the choir has sung to critical acclaim and boasts...continue...

Machet die Tore Weit / Dijkstra, Glaser, et al

1 CD / Oehms / 2005-12-27

Works: Michael Praetorius: In dulci jubilo; Musae Sioniae; Johann Sebastian Bach: Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier, BWV 369; O Jesulein süss, sacred song for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 2...
Performers: Hanft, Max
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter; Glaser, Michael
Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Chorus

Best Loved Christmas Carols / King's College Choir

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2004-10-05

Works: Henry John Gauntlett: Once in Royal David's City, carol; Christmas Traditional: Angels From the Realms Of Glory; O Little Town of Bethlehem; In dulci jubilo (Piæ Cantiones); The First Nowell (En...
Performers: Grier, Francis; Hare, Ian; Jones, George; King's College Choir, Cambridge; Philip Jones Brass Ensemble; Thomas Armstrong [Composer/Conductor]; Trotter, Thomas; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]; Well...
Conductors: Willcocks, David; Ledger, Philip, Sir
Ensemble: ; King's College Choir, Cambridge

This is the perfect set for the Christmas Season! It features the very best holiday music from the Choir of Kings College, Cambridge, who have...continue...
Personnel: Tom Armstrong (descant); Francis Grier, John Wells (organ).

Recording information: King's College Chapel, Cambridge, England (1964-1979)....continue...

Hört der Engel helle Lieder - Praetorius, etc / Römer, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2002-09-30

Works: Roland Maria Stangier: Ouvertüre, organ improvisation; Pastorale, organ improvisation; Toccata piccola, organ improvisation; Concertino im hochbarocken Stil, organ improvisation; Samuel Scheidt:...
Performers: Stangier, Roland Maria
Conductors: Romer, Bernhard

Christmas Music from King's /Willcocks, King's College Choir

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2001-09-04

Works: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Hodie Christus natus est; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Hodie Christus natus est; Tomás Luis de Victoria: O magnum mysterium; Senex puerum portabat; William Byrd...
Performers: Andrew Davis [Conductor/Organ]; Kampen, Christopher van; King's College Choir, Cambridge; Spencer, Robert [Lute]; Whittaker, Douglas
Conductors: Willcocks, David

Personnel: Robert Spencer (flute); Andrew Davis (organ).

Recording information: King's College Chapel, Cambridge, England (08/05/1964-08/05/1965)....continue...

Weihnachtskonzert

1 CD / Orfeo / 1997-09-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Laudate Dominum; Exsultate jubilate, K 165 (158a); Leonhard Schrö...
Performers: Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Eichhorn, Kurt

Oxford Church Anthems

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 1996-11-01

Works: Charles Wood: O Thou, the central orb; Orlando Gibbons: Almighty and everlasting God; Herbert Howells: My eyes for beauty pine; Franz Schubert: Des Tages Weihe, D 763/Op. post. 146; Anton Bruckner: L...
Performers: Farr, Stephen

Gesellige Zeit / Fritz Näf, Basler Madrigalisten, Galliarda

1 CD / Musicaphon / 1996-03-14

Works: Ludwig Senfl: Mit Lust tritt ich an diesen Tanz; Mir ist ein rot Goldringelein; Unsäglich Schmerz, for voices; Melchior Franck: Kommt ihr G'spielen; Neuer Pavanen Galliarden und Intraden; Hans L...
Performers: Luthi, Marianne
Conductors:
Ensemble: Basel Galliard Ensemble

A Christmas Concert / Karajan, Berlin Phil

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 1987-09-17

Works: Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon no 27 ("Fa sol la re"), for 8 parts (same as Canzon no 9 from 1615 collection), C. 190; Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Samuel Scheidt: In Dulci Jubilo; Fran...
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von