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Bach - Christmas Oratorio

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Harmonia Mundi

Release Date November 01, 2004
Since buying this recording some months ago I have played it to death. Whilst not sharing the religious faith which drove Bach to produce it I find it intensely uplifting and joyous. Partly the way Bach did it, partly the way this ensemble reproduces it. I know nothing about the technicalities of what goes into producing such a brilliant sound, but this recording just sparkles. The final chorale "Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen" is simply sublime. Bach got particularly good value out of this tune - heard in various other guises in his work ("O sacred head sore wounded) but who cares? Doesn't do to think too hard about the sentiments either ("now are thou all avenged") but as the recording is in German most of us won't have to do so.
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Andre Rieu: Christmas with Andre Rieu [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
starring: André Rieu

Release Date August 24, 2004
The beautiful music of the Christmas holiday season is something very special to all who celebrate this wonderful time of the year so why not make it even more special with this truly glorious DVD by world famous violinist Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra.
I have been a collector of Christmas music on both CD and DVD for many years now and I have to say that this is one of the most beautiful Christmas DVD's I have ever come across.
Andre takes us through the years of his childhood recalling those special memories of wonderful family Christmas's.
The music is magnificent and played beautifully and sensitively.With 27 gorgeous tracks including "White Christmas" "Ave Maria" "The Holy City" "Softly Falls The Snow" and ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 193
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On Christmas Night

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Cherish The Ladies

Release Date August 18, 2008
This is a really excellent Christmas album! If, like me, you prefer folk music to traditionally-sung Christmas carols, you will really enjoy this. It is particularly good to hear the combination of vocal and instrumental Christmas music - very atmospheric!

CD-Charts Position 194
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The Christmas Album

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Gladys Knight & The Pips

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This is a really excellent Christmas album! If, like me, you prefer folk music to traditionally-sung Christmas carols, you will really enjoy this. It is particularly good to hear the combination of vocal and instrumental Christmas music - very atmospheric!

CD-Charts Position 195
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Bach - Christmas Oratorio

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Dhm

Release Date November 12, 2007
This is a really excellent Christmas album! If, like me, you prefer folk music to traditionally-sung Christmas carols, you will really enjoy this. It is particularly good to hear the combination of vocal and instrumental Christmas music - very atmospheric!

CD-Charts Position 196
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The Mario Lanza Christmas Album: Original Recordings 1950-1952

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Mario Lanza

Release Date September 29, 2003
If you like a big voice which tells a story, and you're not averse to a bit of nostalgic melodrama, then this is for you. It's an excellent selection of traditional carols, moving on to non-Xmassy ballads, all of which are given the big voice and 'choirs of angels' treatment, just the thing for wrapping up presents and decorating the tree! The voice is huge, velvety, gorgeous, and has perfect diction. The choir is also superb and is given a lot of space in the arrangements. And there's always the non-Xmassy ballads to enjoy for the rest of the year. There will be at least one track which will take your breath away or leave a tear in the eye... for me it was 'Because'.

You may find the recordings slightly below modern standards in ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 197
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Bush, G - A Christmas Cantata

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Saydisc

Release Date October 09, 2006
If you like a big voice which tells a story, and you're not averse to a bit of nostalgic melodrama, then this is for you. It's an excellent selection of traditional carols, moving on to non-Xmassy ballads, all of which are given the big voice and 'choirs of angels' treatment, just the thing for wrapping up presents and decorating the tree! The voice is huge, velvety, gorgeous, and has perfect diction. The choir is also superb and is given a lot of space in the arrangements. And there's always the non-Xmassy ballads to enjoy for the rest of the year. There will be at least one track which will take your breath away or leave a tear in the eye... for me it was 'Because'.

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CD-Charts Position 198
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He Is Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Take 6

Release Date November 01, 1991
If you like a big voice which tells a story, and you're not averse to a bit of nostalgic melodrama, then this is for you. It's an excellent selection of traditional carols, moving on to non-Xmassy ballads, all of which are given the big voice and 'choirs of angels' treatment, just the thing for wrapping up presents and decorating the tree! The voice is huge, velvety, gorgeous, and has perfect diction. The choir is also superb and is given a lot of space in the arrangements. And there's always the non-Xmassy ballads to enjoy for the rest of the year. There will be at least one track which will take your breath away or leave a tear in the eye... for me it was 'Because'.

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CD-Charts Position 199
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Carols at Christmas: in Concert

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Maddy Prior

Release Date November 23, 1998
Fabulous sound, wonderful mix of tracks, music that really sounds like the family singing round the Yule Log. Maddy Prior's voice has never been more sound or reliable. Especially excellent is the first track - but all the tracks are just so singable!! This is mulled wine and open fire music to really set the scene for the festivities, and no collection should be without it.

CD-Charts Position 200
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Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Ella Fitzgerald

Release Date October 20, 2008
The magic of Christmas is truly captured to magnificent effect on this remarkable CD.Make no mistake, Ella holds nothing back on these wonderful recordings.The CD is made up of the complete original album with the fabulous orchestral arrangements by Frank Devol plus two previously unreleased tracks and alternative takes. There is something very special about the music of Christmas which conjures up all our memories of Christmas's past and this CD is no exception.
Ella and the orchestra power-house their way through these songs and are still able to capture the spirit of the season and never sacrifice the meaning of the lyrics or the integrity of the music for a second.

This album is far removed from her other Christmas album which ... Read More: