Recordings, Last 6 Months > Christmas

100 Greatest Film Themes, Take 3

6 CD / Silva America / 2013-05-07

Works: Marvin Hatley: Dance of the Cuckoos; Charlie Chaplin: Smile (as used in the film "Modern Times" ) (spurious; by Geoffrey Persons); Frank Churchill: Heigh-Ho (for Disney's Snow White); Paul Dukas: The...
Performers: Ayres, Mark; Barlow, Craig Rhys [Vocals]; Blackman, Helena; Colby, Chuck; Ferreira, Keith; Hobson, Helen; Kershaw, Emma; Marshall, Chris; Paris, Richard; Russ, Herbie; Shannon, David; Stiles, Mark; W...
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Ensemble: London Music Works; N.Y. Jazz Orchestra; The Wire-Haired Terriers Athletic Social Club

God Makes a Path

1 CD / FBCIA / 2013-03-13

Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; Ralph Vaughan Williams: Prelude on Welsh Hymn Tunes for organ no 1 in G modal minor ("Bryn Calfaria"); Prelude on Welsh Hymn Tunes for organ no 3 in C major ("Hyfrydol" ...
Performers: Delmoni, Arturo [Violin]; Frazier, Margaret; Harp, Daniel; Martorella, Stephen; Scheele, Katie; Shealy, Jason [Baritone Vocal]; Tannehill, Esperanza [Mezzo-Soprano Vocal]; Unruh, Steve

The Australian Voices sing new music for chorus by Australian Composers

1 CD / Warner Classics / 2013-01-29

Works: William Barton: Kalkadunga Yurdu, for chorus; Lisa Young: Other Plans, song; Gordon Hamilton: To an Early-Flowering Almond, song for chorus (or chorus & piano or strings); Moon; Toy Story 3 = Awesome...
Conductors: Hamilton, Gordon
Ensemble: ; The Australian Voices

THE AUSTRALIAN VOICES "This ensemble is captivating: breathtaking homogeny, perfect intonation, spectacular virtuosity... " Martin Steidler, Professor of Choral Conducting, Munich University "Luscious...continue...

Voces Quietis - sacred songs for male vocal quartet / Schnittpunktvokal

2 CD / CPO / 2013-01-29

Works: Austrian Traditional: Der Tag hat sich geneigt, song; Krumpa Haxmartin, folk song; Wo seind denn heint die Håltabuam, folk song; Günther Mittergradnegger: Üba die Stapflan, for chorus;...
Performers: Puschnig, Wolfgang; Tamayo, Marco
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Ensemble: Schnittpunktvokal

The male quartet, schnittpunktvokal,is formed of three brothers and one bass singer. This recording features moving sacred songs. Critics rave about the "perfect intonation, extraordinary...continue...
Recording information: Kirche Maria Waitschach (08/2011)....continue...

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Voice of the Century [25 discs - Includes DVDs] [Limited Edition]

25 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-01-15

Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89; Die schöne Müllerin, D 795/Op. 25; Nacht und Träume, D 827; Heidenröslein, D 257/Op. 3 no 3; Der Erlkönig, D 328; An den Frühl...
Performers: Alda, Catarina; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Carbonari, Virgilio; de Palma, Piero [Tenor Vocal]; Demus, Jörg [Piano]; Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]; Donderer, Georg; Dyk, Cornelis van; ...
Conductors: Kubelik, Rafael; Böhm, Karl; Richter, Karl; Gorvin, Carl; Stadlmair, Hans; Baumgartner, Rudolf; Karajan, Herbert von; Barenboim, Daniel; Weissenborn, Gunther; Fricsay, Ferenc; Gerdes, Otto; Joch...


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Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89 by Franz Schubert

Performer: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone), Daniel Barenboim (Piano)
Period: Romanti

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The Valley Sings - Choral Music by composers of the Hudson Valley / Works by Aaron Copland, James Fitzwilliam, Craig Fryer, John B Hedge

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: George Tsontakis: Rossetti Nursery Rhymes (3) for chorus; Aaron Copland: Four Motets; Panaiotis: Arise, My Love, for chorus; James Fitzwilliam: A Rose of Sharon, for 2 sopranos, baritone & chorus; Cr...
Performers: Andrawis, Shanna; Boyer, Donald; Chenette, Jeanmarie Kern; Clifton, Elizabeth Leonard; Goldin, Amy; Hedges, John B.; Joscelyn, Amy; Knickerbocker, Glenn; Lundergan, Carol; Saunders, Michael; Wagner, ...
Conductors: Lundergan, Edward
Ensemble: ; A Consort of Singers

Kairos - A Consort of Singers offers a program of choral music by composers living and working in the Hudson Valley region of New York...continue...
Recording information: Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY (2012-06-12_2012-06-13_2012-)....continue...

John Rutter: The Tewkesbury Collection / Carleton Etherington, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

1 CD / Delphian Records / 2013-01-08

Works: John Rutter: Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge, for trumpet, choir & organ; Dormi, Jesu; This is the day which the Lord hath made, anthem for chorus; Carol of the Magi, for baritone, cello, choir & orc...
Performers: Borrett, Christopher; Etherington, Carleton; Lowdon, Alexandra; Monk, Christopher; Tomlinson, Juliet; Wells, Gavin
Conductors: Etherington, Carleton
Ensemble: Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

For his final recording with the Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas celebrates Britain's best-loved living composer, John Rutter. This program explores the full range...continue...
Recording information: Tewkesbury Abbey (2011-03-14_2011-03-16&2011-)....continue...

A Year With Jesus / Gloria, Miserere, Stabat Mater, Magnificat, Requiem by Bach, Pergolesi, Mozart et al. / Véronique Gens, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Andrew Parrott, Riccardo Muti et al.

2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, cantata, BWV 123; Easter Oratorio, BWV 249; Magnificat, BWV 243; Herz und Mund und ...
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Chance, Michael; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gens, Veronique; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Lesne, Gerard; Neilz, Jacques; Rampal, Jean-Pierre; Veyron-Lacroix, Robert
Conductors: Parrott, Andrew; Herreweghe, Philippe; Christophers, Harry; Hill, David; Cleobury, Stephen; Mandrin, Emmanuel; Lara, Francisco; ; Hillier, Paul; Plasson, Michel; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Willcocks, David;...
Ensemble: ; Brunel Ensemble; Ensemble Vocal et Instrumental de Lausanne; Il Seminario Musicale; La Petite Bande; Taverner Players; The Hilliard Ensemble; The Sixteen (Choir)

From Easter Sunday to All Saints' Day, A Year with Jesus is the ultimate collection of sacred music to help celebrate the Christian holidays. This...continue...

Edward Elgar: "Go, Song of Mine" - Part-Songs and Choral Works / The Rodolfus Choir

1 CD / Signum UK / 2013-01-07

Works: Edward Elgar: Go, Song of mine, Op. 57; Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30; O Salutaris Hostia I, for chorus in F major; Partsongs (3), Op. 18; Ave verum corpus, Op. 2 no 1; I Sing the birth, carol for chorus...
Performers: Jenkins, Sam
Conductors: Allwood, Ralph
Ensemble: ; The Rodolfus Choir

Drawn from across the composer's lengthy career, this collection of Part-Songs and Choral Works explores the great variety and range within Elgar's work for choir...continue...
Recording information: St Gabriel's Church, Pimlico....continue...

December Lights

1 CD / Decca Import / 2012-12-11

Works: Franz Gruber: Silent Night; Christmas Traditional: Deck the Halls (Welsh); God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (English); Go Tell It on the Mountain, Christmas song (American); Sleep Little Jesus (Slaap nu...
Performers: Louwerse, Mirusia; Maffioletti, Carla; Rieu, André; Skota, Kimmy [Vocals]
Conductors: Rieu, André

John McCabe (b. 1939): Visions - Music for Chorus / BBC Singers, Iain Farrington, organ

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-12-11

Works: John McCabe: Marian Carols (3) for voices & chorus; Mangan Triptych, for chorus; Amen/Alleluia, for chorus; Proud Songsters, for chorus; The Lily-White Rose, for voice & chorus; The Morning Watch, fo...
Performers: Charlesworth, Stephen; Farrington, Iain; Feaviour, Margaret; Fox, Jacqueline; Goater, Edward; Robinson, Olivia; Tring, Emma [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: ; BBC Singers

Choral music from one of Britain's leading composers. These wide-ranging and deeply communicative settings present a rich variety of vocal colors and textures. Includes several...continue...
Recording information: St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London, England (02/19/2009/07/02/2010)....continue...

Latvian Winterfest: Cantatas of the Christmas Season

1 CD / Albany Records / 2012-12-11

Works: Eriks Esenvalds: Ziemassvetku vakara (Christmas Eve), cantata for mixed choir, soloists & chamber orchestra; Valts Puce: Christmas Cantata for alto, mixed choir & chamber orchestra; Aldonis Kalnins: ...
Conductors: Jansons, Andrejs;
Ensemble: Latvian National Opera Chamber Orchestra; New York Ltvian Concert Choic; RLB Chamber Choir "Austrums"; Youth Choi "Basis"

Recording information: Riga Recording Studio, Latvia (02/24/2012-02/25/2012)....continue...

The Seeds of Stars: Choral Music by Bob Chilcott / NFM Wroctaw Philharmonic Choir

1 CD / Signum UK / 2012-12-05

Works: Bob Chilcott: The Shepherds Sing, for chorus; Nova! nova!, for chorus; The Heart-in-Waiting, for chorus; Pilgrim Jesus, carol for chorus; Jesus, springing, carol for chorus & organ; The Rose in the M...
Performers: Belcyr, Marcin [Tenor Vocal]; Boduch, Mateusz [Saxophone]; Kuczera, Monika [Soprano Vocal]; Kujawa, Patrycja [Soprano Vocal]; Rzempoluch, Jacek
Conductors: Chilcott, Bob
Ensemble: ; NFM Wroctaw Philharmonic Choir

Former King's singer Bob Chilcott conducts a stellar array of his choral music in a collaborative performance with the Wroclaw Philharmonic Choir. Described by the...continue...
Recording information: Jan Kaczmarek Concert Hall of Radio Wroclaw (01/21/2012-01/22/2012)....continue...

Petit Noel / Alain Lefevre, Quatuor Philippe Dunnigan

1 CD / Analekta / 2012-11-27

Works: Mel Tormé: The Christmas Song; Norbert Glanzberg: Noel c'est l'amour, carol; Hugh Martin / Ralph Blane: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (for the film Meet Me in St. Louis); Mykola Leont...
Performers: Bock, Marieve; Dunnigan, Philippe; Lefevre; Misbakhova, Elvira; Prevost, Christian [Violin]
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Ensemble: Quatuor Philippe Dunnigan

Recording information: Saint-Benoît de Mirabel Church (09/2011)....continue...

Christmas Fantasies / Valerie Milot, harp; Antione Bareil, violin

1 CD / Analekta / 2012-11-27

Works: Lewis Redner: O Little Town of Bethlehem; English Traditional: Greensleeves, folk song; Scarborough Fair; Franz Gruber: Silent Night; Antoine Bareil: Trois jours avant Noël, for violin & harp; E...
Performers: Bareil, Antoine; Milot, Valerie [Harp]

Recording information: Église St-Augustin, Saint-Augustin de Mirabel, Québec, (10/2010/04/2011)....continue...