Star of Wonder

1. O Christmas Tree

2. Silent Night

3. Riu, Riu, Chiu

4. We Three Kings

5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Carol of the Bells [Medley]

6. O Little Town of Bethlehem

7. I Wonder as I Wander/What Child Is This? [Medley]

8. Holly and the Ivy

9. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

10. Three English Carols [Medley]

Star of Wonder,Tingstad & Rumbel,Narada,Chamber Jazz,Christmas / Chanukkah,Christmas Music,Neo-Classical,Pop

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Average customer rating: Rutter Christmas Album Unique and Beautiful! Johh Rutter Chirstmas Album Liked it enough to go through a lot of trouble to give it a review. John Rutter and Cambridge Singers

The John Rutter Christmas Album Cambridge Singers , Rutter , and City of London Sinfon Manufacturer: Collegium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: John Rutter Collection Cambridge Singers Christmas Album Christmas Star Requiem & Magnificat/Rutter, Cambridge Singers Be Thou My Vision ASIN: B00006JJ4T Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

1. Wexford Carol
2. Jesus Child
3. There Is a Flower
4. Donkey Carol
5. Wild Wood Carol
6. Angels' Carol
7. Nativity Carol
8. Mary's Lullaby
9. Star Carol
10. Candlelight Carol
11. Shepherd's Pipe Carol
12. Christmas Lullaby
13. Dormi, Jesu
14. Love Came Down at Christmas
15. Sans Day Carol
16. I Wonder as I Wander
17. What Sweeter Music
18. Joy to the World
19. I Saw Three Ships
20. Deck the Hall
21. Very Best Time of Year
22. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
23. Silent Night

Album Description

Top of the British Classical Charts for 10 Weeks! Billboard Top Ten Classical Recording - December 2002! This album gathers together most of the carols I have composed over the years, plus a sprinkling of my arrangements of traditional carols, grouped to form a program which narrates, reflects upon, and celebrates the Christmas story. I have always enjoyed carols ever since I first sang them as a member of my school choir, and it was not long before I began to write carols of my own-in fact my first two published compositions were the Nativity Carol and the Shepherd's Pipe Carol. For any musician involved in choral music, Christmas is an especially joyous time, and I am indeed happy that it has played a part in my musical life for so many years- JOHN RUTTER

Customer Reviews:

Rutter Christmas Album.......2007-05-14

Great selection of music, and well presented. This is however older recordings that do not match the quality of Rutter's latest recordings such as the Te Deum or the Gloria.

Unique and Beautiful!.......2007-03-09

John Rutter, and his beautiful music, is such a gift to the world. This unique Christmas CD is magnificent! Especially touching are two of Rutter's original carols, "Christmas Lullaby" and the joyful "Angels' Carol." The musical selections speak to the soul, helping the listener connect to emotions of joy, peace, faith, hope, and love. This is a worthy addition to your collection of Christmas CDs.

Johh Rutter Chirstmas Album.......2007-02-19

If I were to choose only one Christmas album to ever own, this would be the one. John Rutter is an exceptional composer of religious music, with unusual harmonies. The music is difficult to sing, and because this is his own choir and he is directing it, the performance is flawless. Gives you goosebumps.

Liked it enough to go through a lot of trouble to give it a review........2007-02-07

Great music by John Rutter: Great performance!

John Rutter and Cambridge Singers.......2007-01-18

This is quintessential English cathedral music; beautifully sung. Reminds one of the English Christmas -- warm and serene -- that we've only experienced in our dreams!

Average customer rating: Lerner & Loewe Songbook Wouldn't it be lovely? A Successful Sequel Delightful Listening

Lerner & Loewe Songbook for Orchestra Frederick Loewe , and Erich Kunzel Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rodgers & Hammerstein: Songbook for Orchestra (Orchestral Suites) Rodgers & Hammerstein - The Complete Overtures ~ Opening Night / Hollywood Bowl Orchestra · Mauceri Puttin' on the Ritz: The Great Hollywood Musicals Classics of the Silver Screen Sailing ASIN: B000003D0E Release Date: 1994-01-25

Tracks:

1. I Wonder What The King Is Doing Tonight - The March To Welcome Guenevere - Et Al.
2. Wouldn't It Be Loverly - With A Little Bit Of Luck - Et Al.
3. The Night They Invented Champagne - Waltz At Maxim's - Et Al.
4. They Call The Wind Mariah - I Still See Elisa - Et Al.
5. Sword Dance - Down On MacConnachy Square - Et Al.

Customer Reviews:

Lerner & Loewe Songbook.......2006-02-24

If you like Percy Faith's music, you'll like this one. He quit recording and died much too young. But while he lived, he recorded some great music.

Wouldn't it be lovely?.......2005-09-26

This CD represents some of the best of Broadway done in a great pops style. There are five orchestral suites, one each for the following: 'Camelot', 'My Fair Lady', 'Gigi', 'Paint Your Wagon', and 'Bridgadoon'. They are all arranged for orchestra by Robert Russell Bennett, save that for 'Paint Your Wagon', which was arranged by Cincinnati Pops Orchestra director Erich Kunzel.

The works of Lerner and Loewe were a mainstay of Broadway for decades in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, but it was during the late 50s and early 60s that their true glory days took hold. The presidential term of John F. Kennedy gained the nickname 'Camelot' in part because of the influence of the Lerner and Loewe production going on at the start. The songs contained in these suites are instantly recognisable by many, as the Lerner and Loewe songs have become so well known that many know the songs better than the musicals or the composers from which they come. 'I Could Have Danced All Night' and 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely' come from 'My Fair Lady', 'Thank Heaven for Little Girls' from 'Gigi' - these are but the most of famous of the familiar tunes.

There are a lot of pieces here that the listener will appreciate, both in remembering old pieces or in learning new nuances to the tunes.

This particular disc by Telarc has a feature called 'Spatializer', which gives a three-dimensional quality to the sterophonic sound, enhancing regular players and working well with surround-sound systems, too. The Cincinnati Pops are expert at this kind of music, having produced dozens of CDs of popular music and modern composers of musicals, film music, and pops-oriented major compositions.

This is a fun disc to have.

A Successful Sequel.......2005-08-03

This CD is a follow-up to the Rodgers & Hammerstein Songbook for Orchestra (1991) from the same team. It is a thoroughly successful sequel: I believe anyone who enjoyed the R&H will enjoy this one as well. If I am very slightly less enthusiastic about this one than the R&H, it's not because of any shortcoming of Kunzel, the Cincinnati Pops, or Telarc, all of whom are at the top of their form. Rather it's because Frederick Loewe, for all his undoubted expertise, is not quite in the same class as a composer with Richard Rodgers. But that's asking a lot, since Rodgers was the American musical theater's leading light. Lerner & Loewe's musicals were second only to R&H's during the golden age of the American musical, and their My Fair Lady is by any standard one of the best musicals ever staged. If Loewe did not create as many unforgettable numbers as Rodgers, he nevertheless wrote many delightful songs and much enjoyable music. This CD features five orchestral suites, ranging in length from 9 to 18 minutes (total playing time 68:06), from Brigadoon (1947), Paint Your Wagon (1951), My Fair Lady (1956), Gigi (film 1958; staged 1973), and Camelot (1960). The arrangements (all but one by Robert Russell Bennett) are expert. The performances are masterly (if perhaps lacking in just a tad of the infectious brio that the same team brought to R&H). And Telarc's robust sound (recorded 1993) would be hard to improve on. Warmly recommended.

Delightful Listening.......1998-12-05

Some of the nicest and nearly forgotten music (Paint your Wagon & Brigadoon) is nicely compiled here. It will make you want to listen to the full soundtracks again, but for a quick tour of Lerner & Lowe, it is very nice.

Average customer rating: Mixed feelings Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay... He's done it again Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL! A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael

The Michael Feinstein Anthology Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Romance on Film/Romance on Broadway Hopeless Romantics Pure Gershwin Nice Work If You Can Get It: Songs by the Gershwins Michael & George (Feinstein Sings Gershwin) ASIN: B000065DVH Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It
2. Isn't It Romantic
3. Swinging On A Star
4. Ask Me Again
5. Rhode Island Is Famous For You
6. 'S Wonderful
7. Wonder Why
8. Too Marvelous For Words
9. Where Do You Start
10. Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
11. Easy To Love
12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
13. Who Are You Now?
14. You're An Education
15. You Are There
16. Sophisticated Swing
17. Love Can Change The Stars
18. Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
19. Half Of April (Most Of May)
20. Marianne
21. They Can't Take That Away From Me
22. I Love A Piano

Tracks:

1. That's Entertainment
2. My Favorite Year
3. Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
4. I Never Felt Better
5. Someone To Watch Over Me
6. Kiss Her Now
7. The Ugly Bug Ball
8. For You, For Me, Forever More
9. The Mole People
10. And So To Bed
11. You're All The World To Me
12. Old Friend
13. Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
14. Pattisserie
15. Open Your Eyes
16. For Love Alone
17. I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
18. Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
19. My Romance
20. Love Is Here To Stay
21. Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

Average customer rating: Sublime Singing One of the most soothing compilations of music I own My Utmost Favorite Christmas Album Superb Chanticleer Performance Two great tracks - everything good

Our Heart's Joy: A Chanticleer Christmas Spiritual Traditional , Franz Xaver Gruber , Mark Daniel , Neal Rogers , Foster Sommerlad , Matthew Thompson , Kenneth Fitch , Karl Schmidt , Peter Maund , Chad Runyon , Tim Gibler , Kevin Baum , Steven Rickards , Mark Keller , Frank Albinder , and Joseph Jennings Manufacturer: Chanticleer Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gabrieli | Gabrieli, Andrea | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Chanticleer: Magnificat (A Capella Works by Josquin, Palestrina, Titov, Victoria, and Others) How Sweet the Sound: Spirituals & Traditional Gospel Music A Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on High Sing We Christmas Chanticleer: A Portrait ASIN: B000003VV3 Release Date: 1992-12-15

Tracks:

1. Ave Maria... Virgo serena
2. Quem vidistis pastores?
3. In dulci jubilo
4. Virgen sancta
5. E la don don
6. Rmu, rmu, chmu
7. Ave Maria
8. There is no rose
9. A hymn to the Virgin
10. Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
11. Il est ni le divin enfant
12. O come, O come, Emmanuel
13. I wonder as I wander
14. Medley of Christmas Spirtuals
15. Silent Night

Amazon.com

The all-male, all-professional, full-time choir Chanticleer has developed a phenomenal following during the past couple of decades, and this Christmas disc contains some of the group's best-loved repertoire. Topping the list is Chanticleer's most-requested concert piece, Franz Biebl's intensely moving "Ave Maria," followed by Joseph Jenning's uninhibited, spirited "Medley of Christmas Spirituals." Along the way, we hear a wide variety of sacred works, from the 15th century ("There Is No Rose") to the 20th (Benjamin Britten's "A Hymn to the Virgin"). Due to its exclusive use of male voices--even sopranos--Chanticleer projects a unique sound that usually blends beautifully. Occasionally, however, due to the nature of the piece or arrangement, the balance overemphasizes the highest voices and the blend suffers. But overall, the singing is outstanding, the arrangements are tasteful, and the repertoire is unassailable. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

Sublime Singing.......2001-06-05

The all male, A Capella choir Chanticleer includes songs of many styles on this recording, but one in particular has always shined the brightest for me. The "Ave Maria," written by Biebel, includes introductory passages of traditional Gregorian chant, which lead into lush choral passages of neo-classical style, richly colored by impressionism. The sound is sonorous, fluid, and radiant, and communicates a deep sense of spiritual fulfilment. The "Ave Maria" text has been set numerous times in history, but this rendition seems best to capture the delicate longing and pleading for intercession between humans and the Virgin Mary. It is a quiet comment on the human condition, as we turn to the heavens to find order both in our lives, and in the world around us. If there is a heaven, it must sound like this.

One of the most soothing compilations of music I own.......2000-12-09

I first owned a tape of this in 1993, and went out of my way to purchase the CD last summer. I never get tired of this CD. Of course, there is nothing more healing than the Biebl Ave Maria, which grows more and more beautiful everytime I listen to it. Chanticleer introduced this beautiful piece to me, I've had the good fortune of having it sung at my wedding, and being able to sing it last year in the Cathedrals, Abbeys and Basilicas of France! The rest of the CD is just as superb, and yes, those really are men singing those most amazing Soprano sections in Go Tell It On the Mountain. Other favorites are the Mouton that opens the CD, There Is No Rose, and O Come Emmanuel. A wonderful addition to anyone's Christmas CD collection, and one that you can play year round!

My Utmost Favorite Christmas Album.......2000-12-02

Our Heart's Desire, masterfully and lovingly sung by the great all-male group, Chanticleer, is the one Christmas album I wouldn't want to be without. The content, covering a broad range of styles spanning several centuries, includes some music to make almost anyone happier at Christmas. The blend is superb, the arrangements are innovative but true to the music, the intonation is nearly perfect, and Chanticleer sings as though the music means something to them. An hour spent listening to this album will unwind you from the crinkiest pre-Christmas blues and tensions. Don't be without it!

Superb Chanticleer Performance.......2000-11-14

Chanticleer is a highly successful all-male choral group, and this is one of their best albums. The Biebl Ave Maria is one of the single most moving tracks of any classical CD and the Basque/ Spanish carol combination is also very exciting, especially with the added percussion. This CD even gave me a couple of new favorite carols - "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" and "Il est Né Le Divin Enfant." I have yet to hear any of the songs mentioned find competition from other recordings.

There is one thing about this album that makes it harder to enjoy than some more recent Chanticleer CDs. This album appears on the Chanticleer Records label, with which Chanticleer recorded until later joining Teldec. I've found that the levels on my Chanticleer Records albums are lower than the Teldec ones and as a result I have to turn the volume up much higher to get the full effect. This is still a five star album, but I think that with Chanticleer's move to Teldec, the production quality has definitely improved.

This album has such beauty that it goes beyond the Christmas season. I enjoy it all year round for its emotion and beautiful vocal sound. Make sure that you have this, as well as Chanticleer's "Sing We Christmas," for the holiday season.

Two great tracks - everything good.......2000-05-13

Biebl's Ave Maria is a gem of 20th century church music. Chanticleer does a superb job of this piece which is most powerful as a male only choir piece.

The medley of spirituals is another gem - the director has teased out of the Chanticleer singers the same spontaneity and musicianship that one hears in the Belleville A Capella choir - absolutely stunning interplay between soloist and choir.

Average customer rating: vintage Hugh Martin score a complete delight

Love from Judy Original London Cast Manufacturer: Sepia Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wish You Were Here/Paint Your Wagon (Original London Cast) and Bonus Tracks Lingoland Inside U.S.A./The Band Wagon Face the Music (2007 Encores! Cast Recording) Life Upon the Wicked Stage ASIN: B0001BRQ96 Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. Introduction/Mardi Gras/I Never Dream When I'm Asleep/A Touch Of Voodoo - Adelaide Hall
2. Love From Judy/Daddy Longlegs/What Do I See In You/Here We Are - Johnny Brandon
3. Go And Get Your Old Banjo/Kind To Animals/I Ain't Gonna Marry - Adelaide Hall
4. My True Love/Dum-Dum-Dum/Love From Judy - Jean Carson
5. Bonus Track: A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Bill Lowe
6. Bonus Track: Hug Me A Hug - Bill Lowe
7. Bonus Track: Barrels And Barrels Of Roses - Jean Carson
8. Bonus Track: Slow Coach - Johnny Brandon & Orchestra
9. Bonus Track: Oodles Of Noodles - Johnny Brandon & Orchestra
10. Bonus Track: Painting The Clouds With Sunshine - Johnny Brandon & Orchestra
11. Bonus Track: One For The Wonder - Johnny Brandon & Orchestra
12. Bonus Track: The Glow Worm - Johnny Brandon & Orchestra
13. Bonus Track: I'll Be Hangin' Around - Johnny Brandon
14. Bonus Track: Vanity - Adelaide Hall
15. Bonus Track: How Many Times - Adelaide Hall
16. Bonus Track: 'Hans Christian Andersen' - Part 1 - David Hughes
17. Bonus Track: 'Hans Christian Andersen' - Part 2 - Gary Miller
18. Bonus Track: 'Peter Pan' - Part 1 - Gilbert Harding
19. Bonus Track: 'Peter Pan' - Part 2 - Hermione Gingold
20. Bonus Track: Dancing With Someone - June Whitfield
21. Bonus Track: Seven Lonely Days - June Whitfield
22. Bonus Track: Bye Bye Baby - June Whitfield
23. Bonus Track: Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - June Whitfield
24. Bonus Track: I Ain't Gonna Marry - Eve Boswell & Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

vintage Hugh Martin score a complete delight.......2004-12-23

LOVE FROM JUDY, based on Jean Webster's novel 'Daddy Long Legs', is pure vintage Hugh Martin. The show never made it to Broadway, instead enjoying a sold-out London season and an extensive provincial tour.

Jean Carson played Jerusha Abbott, an orphan at the John Grier Home who is mysteriously supported by a never-named benefactor. June Whitfield, Johnny Brandon, Adelaide Hall and Bill O'Connor round out the strong leading cast. Barbara Windsor played one of the orphans (for some interesting backstage reminisces about LOVE FROM JUDY check out Barbara Windsor's autobiography 'All of Me').

The Hugh Martin-Jack Gray score is quite lovely from what is featured on this disc (the recordings were originally designed to fit 4 sides of a set of 78's). LOVE FROM JUDY runs a scant 20 minutes, so the disc has been filled out with extensive bonus material.

We get Jean Carson singing "A Kiss to Build a Dream On", "Hug Me a Hug" and "Barrels and Barrels of Roses" (on the 2 former tracks she's joined by her then-husband Bill Lowe); Johnny Brandon singing 5 numbers including his mega-hit "Glow Worm"; and Adelaide Hall singing 2 great numbers. June Whitfield sings 5 numbers including two songs from GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES!

There are also selections from the Frank Loesser score of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN; and a full-cast presentation of numbers from Disney's PETER PAN (both feature Jean Carson and Johnny Brandon).

Average customer rating: John Rutter: Music for Christmas "Mr. Choral Christmas's Finest" At the Top of My Christmas Playing List!

John Rutter: Music for Christmas Polyphony , Stephen Layton , and City of London Sinfonia Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Christmas Present From Polyphony The John Rutter Christmas Album Carols From Clare College Christmas Night: Carols of the Nativity Christmas Star ASIN: B00005QIT4 Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

1. Shephrd's Pipe Carol
2. Nativity Carol
3. There Is a Flower
4. Sans Day Carol
5. What Sweeter Music
6. I Wonder as I Wander [Appalachian Carol]
7. Jesus Child
8. Wild Wood Carol
9. Very Best Time of Year
10. Away in a Manger
11. Angel Tidings
12. Christmas Lullaby
13. Dormi Jesu
14. Love Came Down at Christmas
15. Star Carol
16. Carol of the Children
17. Mary's Lullaby
18. Silent Night
19. Angels' Carol
20. Candlelight Carol
21. Amen
22. Donkey Carol

Customer Reviews:

John Rutter: Music for Christmas.......2007-01-16

Excellent Christmas CD. I especially liked the "Angles Carol" track!
Would recommend this CD to one and all.

"Mr. Choral Christmas's Finest".......2002-11-21

Anyone who truly loves the choral and carol traditions of Christmas cannot miss Mr. Rutter's work. He is truly possessed of extraordinary talent and this fine recording puts it on proper display. The collection here houses the best of Mr. Rutter's original/edited works for the Christmas season, and one can sense the composer's affinity for the spirit of the holidays of which he has written so prolifically and well.

At the Top of My Christmas Playing List!.......2001-12-07

This is just an outstanding collection of choral, Christian selections. The majority are composed by Rutter, who it turns out was led into this field for which he is so well known and loved when in school, he was motivated by a fellow student who was composing a Christimas carol to do the same. Thanks be to God for that motivation!

Rutter's work simply in this humble reviewer has no other contemporary peer. He is reverent, fresh and excellent theology to boot! This collection has his best, including my favorites: "Shepherd's Pipe Carol, What Sweeter Music, The very best time of year, Angels' Carol."

To his compositions, added is Kirkpatrick's "Away In a Manger" and of course, Gruber's "Silent Night", both skillfully arranged and performed. Bonus selections of traditional pieces such as "I Wonder as I wonder."

The City of London Sinfonia conducted by Stephen Layton provides the orchestra background marvelously for Polyphany, the outstanding choir on this work.

You will be delighted to add this CD to your collection, and it will rise in most collections to near the top.
Well worth

Average customer rating: Made me sad One of the Best Acoustic Christmas Albums out there Creative, inspirational interpretations of Christmas carols

Star of Wonder Tingstad & Rumbel Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Peace on Earth: The Best of Tingstad & Rumbel Christmas The Gift: Acoustic Offerings for the Holiday Season Acoustic Garden (Spec) American Acoustic Give and Take ASIN: B000005OZ4 Release Date: 1994-09-13

Tracks:

1. O Christmas Tree
2. Silent Night
3. Riu Riu Chiu
4. We Three Kings
5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Carol Of The Bells
6. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
7. I Wonder As I Wonder/What Child Is This
8. The Holly And The Ivy
9. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
10. Three English Carols (Medley)

Customer Reviews:

Made me sad.......2003-12-03

I am usually a big fan of Tingstad and Rumbel, and I had high hopes for this CD, given that "the Gift" is my all-time favorite Christmas album. "Star of Wonder" was, in comparison, thoroughly disappointing. The melodies are diluted and bogged down by frilly electronic-sounding muzak and odd beats. In all, this music lacks the graceful warmth and simplicity that characterizes "the Gift" from start to finish. I would recommend that CD a thousand times over this one.
All this said, I have owned this CD for a couple years now, and I've periodically attempted to give it second chances. It's not so bad as festive background music, if you're not listening too hard; if you buy it used for $6, it could well be worth it. But do yourself a favor and get "the Gift" first.

One of the Best Acoustic Christmas Albums out there.......2000-11-15

This is one of my all-time favourite Christmas Albums. Tingstad and Rumbel are two very gifted musicians with plenty of imagination and musical talent. Eric Tingstad plays guitar and Nancy Rumbel is a woodwind artiste extrordinaire. In this CD, they play Christmas classics with an overtone of meditative, acoustic insight, using a variety of instruments, each suited to the type of carol being played. The music is full, not like a simple duet of classical Christmas renderings. Their talent helps to bring a fresh interpretation to songs such as "We Three Kings" using middle eastern instruments for musical texture. The same is true for "Riu Riu Chiu", not a song you often hear on a Christmas offering, but an old, traditional carol. Their medlies are seamless, as in "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Carol of the Bells". This is a beautiful CD which will be a real "keeper" in your Christmas collection.

Creative, inspirational interpretations of Christmas carols.......1998-12-28

This is the BEST collection of instrumental Christmas music I've heard. All the peices are terrific, but I like their arrangement of "We Three Kings" the best - its haunting, Middle Eastern quality gets more beautiful each time it's played. Everyone's collection of Christmas music should include this CD.

Average customer rating:

One Star, At Last: A Selection of Carols of Our Time Manufacturer: Signum UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by MacMillan | MacMillan, James | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Maxwell Davies, Peter | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tavener | Tavener, John Kenneth | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: On Christmas Day: New Carols from King's Choir of King's College, Cambridge Remember Bethlehem: Carols for A New Millennium Eternal Rest - Phoenix Bach Choir, Kansas City Chorale Fantasia on Christmas Carols/ The First Nowell/ On Christmas Night Mass for Christmas Morning ASIN: B000BM3MK2 Release Date: 2005-11-29

Average customer rating: A great compilation for a wonderful charitable cause

Nobody's Child - Romanian Angel Appeal - Various Van Morrison , Elton John , Dave Stewart and The Spiritual Cowboys , Paul Simon and George Harrison , Bee Gees , Billy Idol , Eddie Brickell & New Bohemians , Stevie Wonder , Eric Clapton , and Rick OcasekTraveling Wilburys Manufacturer: Warner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 3 Cloud Nine The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1 Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session Here, There and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of the Beatles ASIN: B000B3KDJE

Product Description

Nobody's Child - Romanian Angel Appeal// 1. Nobody's Child - Traveling Wilburys 2. Wonderful Remark - Van Morrison 3. Medicine Man - Elton John 4. This Week - Dave Stewart and The Spiritual Cowboys 5. Homeward Bound - Paul Simon and George Harrison (From Saturday Night Live) 6. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? - Bee Gees (Recorded Live at The National Tennis centre, Melbourne, Australia, 1989 7. Lovechild - Billy Idol 8. Big Day Little Boat - Eddie Brickell & New Bohemians 9. Feeding off the Love of the Land - Stevie Wonder 10. That Kind of Woman - Eric Clapton 11. Goodnight Little One - Rick Ocasek 12. Trembler - The Trembler 13. Ain't That Peculiar - Mike & The Mechanics with Paul Shaffer (From Late Night) 14. Civil War - Guns n' Roses 15. With a Little Help from My Friends - Ringo Starr and His All Star Band (Recorded Live at the Greek Teatre, Los Angeles, CA.

Customer Reviews:

A great compilation for a wonderful charitable cause.......2006-05-12

This is a marvelous compilation for a very good cause, the Romanian Angel Appeal, which supports Orphanages and Children's Medical Facilities in Romania, where hundreds of thousands of children are homeless and parentless.

The album was released in the late 1980s, 1989, I recall. It contains several otherwise unavailable tracks, notably The Traveling Wilbury's "Nobody's Child", a real tear-jerker that sums up the reason for the Romanian Angel Appeal, and the George Harrison & Paul Simon duet "Homeward Bound", that they performed on Saturday Night Live November 20, 1976. A must-have for Beatles/Harrison/Wilburys fans.

Average customer rating: A Magical Christmas Album ! my CD of the year Capturing the Mood of Christmas

Down Came an Angel Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Celtic Dialogue Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns West The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording ASIN: B00000JLL0 Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

1. The Cherry Tree Carol
2. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
3. A Virgin Most Pure
4. I Heard From Heaven Today
5. Bright Morning Stars Are Rising
6. Babe Of Bethlehem
7. Down Came An Angel
8. Away In A Manger
9. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
10. Jehovah, Hallelujah
11. The Blessings Of Mary
12. Brightest And Best
13. I Wonder As I Wander
14. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
15. Mary, What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?
16. Go Tell It On The Mountain
17. Rise Up, Shephard, And Follow

Customer Reviews:

A Magical Christmas Album !.......2004-12-14

Jacqueline Schwab's plaintive piano is recognized almost immediately as the background music for Ken Burns' reknowned public broadcasting films covering Baseball and the Civil War...in this disc, she turns her considerable talents to the soothing, ethereal hymns, carols, and spirituals of the Christmas season. Upon my first hearing, I was reminded of my sitting in the parlour of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church's parsonage as the wife of the Pastor effortlessly, without benefit of sheet music, tinkered with the old-but-finely-tuned upright piano, playing Christmas hymns that made me weep. This disc is a gift. I defy you to listen to it and not be moved to your heart.

my CD of the year.......2002-11-25

Jacqueline Schwab's Down Came an Angel wins my best album of the year award (which goes to the best CD I first heard this year). This is Christmas music as it should be. Even without words, these recordings of these songs speak more to my heart and to the meaning of the season than I have heard music do in a long, long time.

Mrs. Schwab's playing has an unbelievable emotional (and I would argue spiritual) range. She is introspective one moment, exuberant the next, and then quietly adoring in the next. Rarely have I been so consistently impressed by an artist.

There are many highlights on this album, but the one that cries out to be heard is Mrs. Schwab's Away in a Manger--if I had a song of the year award, it would go to this song. This is music of hope for a hopeful season. Dorian's sound is, as usual (I'm going to start writing "of course" instead of "as usual"), outstanding.

Get a copy of Down Came an Angel--this is music at its best.

Capturing the Mood of Christmas.......1999-12-25

I first heard An Angel Came Down on KFUO-FM here in St Louis. I was transfixed. The solo piano captured the mood of each Christmas song, with strong hints of melody weaving in with light hints of melody - always serene.

Meditation Music:

1. Starscape, Vol. 2
2. Suite St. Petersburg A Piano Portrait
3. Summer Place
4. Sundari: A Jivamukti Yoga Class
5. The Best of Kitaro, Vol. 1
6. The My Classic Collection, Vol. 2
7. This Island Earth
8. Thunderstorm & Rain
9. Tranceworld: The Inspiration
10. Tranquility: Silence Follows Rain

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Carried Away

Opera for Pleasure: Mozart's The Magic Flute

Music in Rudolphinian Prague

Music: Mozart: Concerto for pianos No10; Concerto for pianos

Mushi-No-Ne

Plush

Oia Eu Aqui De Novo [Import]

Short Dog's in the House [Clean]

Na Esquina - Ao Vivo

Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy: My Favorite Moments from Rigoletto

Original Gold [Import]

Reggae Rock

Pump Up the Jam [CD-single]

Pearl

The Genius of Ray Charles