Nicolai, Philipp

From bottom of my heart - Most Beautiful German Hymns [3 CDs]

3 CD / Carus / 2012-04-24

Works: Anonymous, German: Aus meines Herzens Grunde, hymn; Nun ruhen alle Wälder, hymn; O selige Nacht, hymn; Christi Mutter stand mit Schmerzen, hymn; Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, hymn; Christ is...
Performers: Dahlmann, Thilo; Johannsen, Kay; Mertens, Klaus; Payer, Gotz; Sandhoff, Ruth; Wegener, Sarah; Weller, Andreas

For many, hymns are a part of early childhood experiences. Their texts and melodies can accompany people throughout their whole lives. Even when memory fades,...continue...

Canadian Brass: The Classics

3 CD / Opening Day Recordings / 2011-04-05

Works: Jean-Joseph Mouret: Sinfonies de Fanfares; Henry Purcell: Sonata in D major for Trumpet; Organ Processional "Westminster Abbey"; Trumpet Tune ("Cibell") for harpsichord in C major, ZT 678; Johann Seb...
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Ensemble: Canadian Brass

Three exciting CDs in one great boxed set survey the music of Canadian Brass - the world's most famous brass ensemble. With many tracks available...continue...

Welcome Yule: An English Christmas Revels

1 CD / Revels Records / 2010-07-13

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: On Christmas Night, carol for chorus or voice & piano ("Sussex Carol"; Traditional English Carols No; Anonymous, English: English Te Deum; Christmas Traditional: All Hail to t...
Performers: Coffin, David; Gulley, Laura; Jaffe, Jamie; Monahan, Laurie [Mezzo-Soprano Vocals]; Neumann, Mary; Rowe, Daniel; Torrey, David; Tosic, Daniela
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Ensemble: Revels Early Music Band and Parlor Ensemble

This joyous new holiday CD highlights the best of Revels' most popular English-themed Christmas productions and features stunning music, songs and holiday carols from Medieval,...continue...
Recording information: Futura Productions, Roslindale, MA (03/2010)....continue...

Joy In The Morning

1 CD / Orchid Classics / 2010-06-29

Works: Alec Roth: Unborn; The Traveller; Christmas Traditional: The Wexford Carol ("Good People All, This Christmastime") (Enniscorthy Carol) (Irish); Trois Noëls; Sussex Carol ("On Christmas Night"); ...
Performers: Boden, Samuel; Budd, Jeremy [Vocals]; Fletcher, Andrew; Gaunt, William; Jones, Sara; Skidmore, Greg; Vango, Susannah; Vocal], Amy Wood [Sorprano; Watson, Christopher
Conductors: Skidmore, Jeffrey

For their second release on Orchid Classics, Ex Cathedra present a brand new recording of Christmas repertoire based upon their highly successful "Christmas by Candlelight"...continue...
Recording information: St. Paul's Church, Birmingham, England (07/10/2009-07/11/2009)....continue...

How Brightly Shines the Morning Star - Music for Epiphany

1 CD / Gothic Records / 2009-01-01

Works: Jakob Hintze: Songs of thankfulness and praise, hymn for chorus & organ (Tune; Dietrich Buxtehude: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223; Leo Sowerby: Now There Lightens upon Us, H. 225;...
Performers: Butler, J. Melvin; Fairbanks, Brian; Joyce, Thomas; Mackey, Tym; McIlroy, Fred; Nicholson, Sydney; Nicodemus, Vernon; Ramée, Joyce; Sherman, Roger

Epiphany (January 6) is the "twelfth day of Christmas" and celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings from the East. In many cultures, Epiphany is...continue...

Amazing Grace - Hymns of Faith and Praise / William Neil

2 CD / MSR Classics / 2008-09-09

Works: Thomas Helmore: O come, O come, Emmanuel (tune Veni Emmanuel) (New English Hymnal no 11); John Stainer: Come, thou long-expected Jesus (Tune; Johann Walter: Savior of the Nations, Come (Veni Redempto...
Performers: Neil, William [Organ]

William Neil, organist and harpsichordist of the National Symphony Orchestra and the National Philharmonic, is one of the most noted keyboard artists of the Nation's...continue...

Noël - 25 Hymns of Christmas / William Neil

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2006-08-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Joy to the World (theme by Handel); Henry John Gauntlett: Once in Royal David's City, carol; John Francis Wade: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fideles); Johann Schop: Brich ...
Performers: Neil, William [Organ]

Even though the Christmas season is still a ways off, here is an outstanding disc to consider getting on hand a bit early! These works...continue...

Stille Nacht - Deutsche Weihnachtslieder / Graulich, et al

1 CD / Carus / 2005-08-01

Works: Hans Georg Pflüger: Maria durch ein Dornwald ging; Es blühn drei Rosen auf einem Zweig; Es kommt ein Schiff geladen; Macht hoch die Tür; Wer klopfet an; Es ist ein Ros entsprungen; Gel...
Conductors: Graulich, Günter
Ensemble: Stuttgart Motet Choir

The Complete New English Hymnal Vol 8 / Plumley, et al

1 CD / Priory / 2002-06-01

Works: Henry John Gauntlett: Once in Royal David City; John Edwards: Lovely; Philipp Nicolai: How brightly beams the morning star; Traditional: Gabriel's message; All through the night; A. T. Batts: Somerst...
Performers: Albinson, Sophie; Laflin, Mark; Smyth, Benjamin
Conductors: Plumley, Gavin
Ensemble: Keble College Chapel Choir Oxford

Carols from Many Lands / Paul Trepte, David Price, et al

1 CD / Herald / 1998-09-01

Works: Traditional: Angels from the realms of glory; Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle; Cradled all lowly; We sing in celebration; A child is born in Bethlehem; Lovely is the dark blue sky; Infant holy, infa...
Performers: Bell, Colin; Bolton, David; Griggs, Graham; Hind, Andrew; Price, David [cond/org]; Skiles, Michael; Smith, Paul [Trombone]
Conductors: Trepte, Paul
Ensemble: Ely Cathedral Choir

Music for All Seasons / Moravian Trombones

1 CD / Crystal Records / 1995-10-25

Works: John Antes: O Lord in Me Fulfill; O Deepest Grief; What Splended Ways; Cruse: Sonatas (6); Jan Hus: Communion Hymn; The word of God; Hans Leo Hassler: Passion Chorale; Joseph Barnby: Sleep thy last s...
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Ensemble: Los Angeles Philharmonic Trombone Ensemble; Moravian Trombone Choir of Downey