This Christmas Wish

This Christmas Wish

Track Listings

1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
2. Silent Night
3. The Last Month of the Year
4. Frosty the Snowman
5. Angels Among Us
6. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
7. The Reason We Have Christmas in the World (Lil' Bits Lullaby)
8. Kiss This Christmas Goodbye

This Christmas Wish,Sara Hickman,Sleeveless,Alternative Country,Contemporary Folk,Country-Folk,Folk, pop singer Sara Hickman creates an intimate and heart-warming collection of unique and recognizable Christmas favorites. If you like Mel Torme and Carly Simon, this will be one you will want to have.,Folk-Pop,Singer/Songwriter,United States of America

The John Rutter Christmas Album
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • 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

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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:

4 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!

5 out of 5 stars 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!
The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B000003FWE
Release Date: 1997-01-14

Tracks:

  1. Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
  2. Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees - Various Artists
  3. His Name So Sweet - Various Artists
  4. 'Roun' About The Mountain - Various Artists
  5. Swing Low , Sweet Chariot - Various Artists
  6. Sit Down, Servant - Various Artists
  7. Were You There - Various Artists
  8. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands - Various Artists
  9. Deep River - Various Artists
  10. Honor! Honor! - Various Artists
  11. My Soul's Been Anchored In De Lord - Various Artists
  12. On Ma Journey - Various Artists
  13. A City Called Heaven - Various Artists
  14. Ride On, King Jesus - Various Artists
  15. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free - Various Artists
  16. Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass - Various Artists
  17. Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Various Artists
  18. There Is A Balm In Gilead - Various Artists
  19. Let Us Cheer The Weary Traveler - Various Artists
  20. Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
  21. My Way Is Cloudy - Various Artists
  22. Nobody Knows The Touble I've Seen - Various Artists
  23. I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray - Various Artists

Tracks:

  1. Holy, Holy, Holy - Leontyne Price
  2. Lead, Kindly Light - Leontyne Price
  3. Blessed Assurance - Leontyne Price
  4. Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
  5. What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Leontyne Price
  6. Amazing Grace - Leontyne Price
  7. The Lord's Prayer - Leontyne Price
  8. Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior - Leontyne Price
  9. The Church's One Foundation - Leontyne Price
  10. Bless This House - Leontyne Price
  11. I Need Thee Every Hour - Leontyne Price
  12. Schlesische Volkslieder: Fairest Lord Jesus - Leontyne Price
  13. I Wonder As I Wander - Leontyne Price
  14. Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
  15. Porgy And Bess: Summertime - Leontyne Price
  16. America The Beautiful - Leontyne Price
  17. Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing - Leontyne Price
  18. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Leontyne Price
  19. Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Leontyne Price

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Price Club.......2005-04-28

"I am here," said Leontyne Price when interviewed as she opened the new Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's underrated ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, "and you will know that I am the best and will hear me. The color of my skin or the kink of my hair or the spread of my mouth has nothing to do with what you are listening to." Back in the 1960s Price was one of the greatest divas in all of opera, and it wasn't just her voice but her magnificent stage presence, combined with her social activism. All of the above come into play in this collection of secular songs and ditties, some of them traditional plantation chanties and others, art songs and a scattering of pop music. And some of them, like Gershwin's "Summertime," cross the ever-permeable boundaries between Broadway and classical. These recordings were made at different times in Price's career, and her voice, while always angelic, has different shadings and reaches a different range of timbre in each separate recording date, but there is no question that, as time goes by, she is able to impart a richness of life experience noticeably absent from some of her earlier work.

"Ave Maria" sounds heavenly no matter which way you slice it, and as for "I Wonder As I Wander," it brings tears to your eyes. If you have a heart that's beating you will be moved by this rendition. "Ein feste Burg" is pretty strong, but Price seems more comfortable with the traditional spirituals, though perhaps it is the slightly off-kilter sounds of the Ambrosian Singers (what a name) who back her up on many of these tracks, that detract slightly from the experience. Compare "Lead Kindly Light" for a clear sense of what constitutes authority vs. what is a wee bit overproduced. If you had this compilation, and perhaps one of Leontyne Price's Christmas albums, you could attain nirvana any time you wanted to, just flip a switch and close your eyes, let her lift you up on wings of song.

5 out of 5 stars A living legend.......2005-03-10

Leontyne Price (still alive) and already passing into immortality amongst vocal artists, both classical and popular. Leontyne Price stands at the pinnacle of her classical art, but those who only know her work in La Forza del destino or the Verdi Requiem are in for a heart rending treat with this album where Leontyne Price goes home to her roots in Mississippi and gives an unabashed account of the classic spirituals she sang as a young woman. Like John Mc Cormacks rendering of Irish songs there is a personal longing and devotion expressed here that reveals a side of the artist not known in the bulk of their "classical" repetoire. A sense of going home like Citizen Kane's rosebud, or as Dorothy Gale observes at the end of the Wizard of Oz "everything I could ever have wanted was right in my own backyard "

1 out of 5 stars not your daddy's old timey spiritual.......2004-06-23

Agreed this is a good cd for a beautiful voice, but this is not, repeat not, for someone who wants to hear that old-timey religious fervor that you think of when you've been to a Black Baptist hand-clapping, standing, swaying, and singing service.

5 out of 5 stars Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price.......2003-12-31

IMMACULATE, SUPERB vocal range and style! There's no other words that can complement Miss Leontyne Price's vocal arrangements. Miss Price's voice is strong, and shrills very nicely to the instruments played on many songs listed on this double CD which is a joy to treasure; every song listed are songs I was raised to hearing and singing. Miss Price is the reason why many of these songs remain in popularity and presently used. Miss Leontyne Price has been incredible in many of her past performances. This is my fourth CD of Miss Price and I am glad to own this particular CD forever and ever. Many thanks to the executors who found this remarkable album and upgraded it to a CD format! **Angi**

4 out of 5 stars Great Gospel Stuff.......2001-04-12

This is a great CD. The only problem I have with it is that on some of the selections there is a boy's choir screaming in the background, and this takes away (a bit) from her performance. That said, her best selections are those that are either unaccompanied or those where her voice is not buried. Songs that strike me are - His Name So Sweet, He's Got The Whole World, Were You There, I Wonder as I Wander, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and my all time favourite Summertime. Enough said.
A Festival of Carols in Brass
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice music but...
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ASIN: B0000024Q6
Release Date: 1991-07-16

Tracks:

  1. Deck The Halls With Broughs Of Holly
  2. Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming
  3. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
  4. The First Nowell
  5. Angels We Have Hard On High
  6. We Three Kings Of Oreint Are
  7. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  8. O Sanctissima
  9. O Tannenbaum
  10. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  11. Good King Weceslas
  12. Silent Night, Holy Night
  13. Joy To the World
  14. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  15. Conventry Carol
  16. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
  17. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  18. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
  19. Good Christian Men Rejoice
  20. O Holy Night
  21. What Child Is This?
  22. Wassial Song
  23. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  24. Away In A Manger
  25. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice music but..........2007-03-08

I liked the music and the performances a lot, but there is no booklet to depict the performers, nor analyse the music or the arrangements, which are superb

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-02-16

This is a great holiday CD. We used it for several holiday dinners this year.

5 out of 5 stars A Noble and Festive Christmas.......2007-01-21

This is the best Christmas album you could ever get. It is the most stable as you do not have to think about it. This is the album you really sing along to. Brass makes everything festive, grand and noble; so will your Christmas! A gem for every year!

5 out of 5 stars Meat and Potatoes.......2007-01-18

Since the release of this fine recording in 1967 there have been many fine
brass groups:The Canadian Brass, the Empire Brass, just to name a few.
Whereas these latter groups have all resorted to "gimmicks" such as unique arrangements to sell their albums this group of brass players from the Philadelphia Orchestra give us an album of good old "meat and potatoes" playing spiced with fine tone,good ensemble playing, and good tempos.

5 out of 5 stars Totally Awesome.......2007-01-12

I love listening to this cd at christmas. The brass is so crisp, almost like being right there. You have to add this to your holiday collection, and for those of you who like brass, you will love it. I play the french horn and I esp. love hearing the french horn in it.
The Christmas Album
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 The Christmas Album
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ASIN: B00000412W
Release Date: 1990-08-10

Tracks:

  1. A Visit From St. Nicholas
  2. Carol Of The Bells
  3. Away In A Manger
  4. Jingle Bells
  5. The First Nowell
  6. Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
  7. We Three Kings
  8. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
  9. Coventry Carol
  10. D'ou veins-tu, bergere
  11. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  12. Oh Come, Immanuel
  13. I Wonder As I Wander
  14. What Child Is This?
  15. La cloche de Noel
  16. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  17. Noel Nouvelet
  18. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  19. Silent Night
  20. Good King Wenceslas
  21. Hallelujah Chorus
  22. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
  23. O Come, All Ye Faithful

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WOW!!!.......2007-03-26

What has not been said about the Canadian Brass? The album is a wonderful blend of brass and voices. I especaily appreciate the non-traditional selections. It is a heart warmer.

5 out of 5 stars The Best of The Best.......2004-12-15

Just be sure to buy this version (18 tracks) rather than what appears to be a very pared-down later issue (same cover, only about half a dozen tracks).

This is by far the best holiday album I have ever heard. I am a double-reed player and I must take issue with the complaints about intonation and musicianship by the one negative reviewer on this page. The song selection, mix of secular and religious, mix of serious and light, mix of familiar/less heard - Good as driving music, gift wrapping, or sing-along. This is the Holiday CD I listen to year round. If you are looking for ONE CD to buy for the season- for your collection or as a gift- This is it!

2 out of 5 stars You can find better.......2004-11-24

Lousy musicianship here, frankly-- missed notes and poor intonation. I was hugely disappointed when I heard this album. Greatly recommend A Festival of Carols in Brass (Philadelphia Brass Ensemble) instead, which is pure joy for the listener.

5 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Album.......2003-11-05

I've had this particular Canadian Brass album for so long that I have it on cassette! But it's become a classic family Christmas album for us. It's a great addition to any Christmas, especially as background music. It's very calming and just plain good. I can't imagine my Christmas without it.

5 out of 5 stars Good Stuff!.......2000-12-12

This is yet another top-notch Canadian Brass Christmas album. These guys, once again, demonstrate why they are the best in the world at what they do. With the addition of the fine choral singing by the Iseler Singers, this is the complete Christmas CD, one you'll never get tired of year after year. Buy it!
50 Most Loved Christmas Carols
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Various Artists
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ASIN: B000A2H4J8
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

  1. Joy To The World
  2. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
  4. Deck The Halls
  5. Away In A Manger (American Melody)
  6. The Holly And The Ivy
  7. Good Christian Men Rejoice
  8. God That Madest Earth And Heaven
  9. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Ode To Joy)
  10. What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
  11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
  12. O Holy Night
  13. Sussex Carol
  14. Here We Come A-Wassailing
  15. Up On The Housetop
  16. I Wonder As I Wander
  17. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
  18. Infant Holy, Infany Lowly
  19. Pat-A-Pan
  20. Once In Royal David's City
  21. O Christmas Tree
  22. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  23. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  24. Good King Wenceslas
  25. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Tracks:

  1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  2. Jingle Bells
  3. The First Noel
  4. Angels We Have Heard On High
  5. Away In A Manger (European Melody)
  6. Silent Night
  7. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
  8. O Sing A Song Of Bethlehem
  9. 'Hellelujah' Chorus From The Messiah
  10. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
  11. We Three Kings
  12. Ave Maria
  13. I Saw Three Ships
  14. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
  15. Gloucestershire Wassail
  16. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
  17. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
  18. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Lights
  19. Sing We Now Of Christmas
  20. In The Bleak Midwinter
  21. Ukranian Bell Carol
  22. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
  23. Coventry Carol
  24. Ding Dong! Merrily On High!
  25. Auld Lang Syne

Tracks:

  1. Jingle Bells
  2. The First Noel
  3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  4. Up On The Housetop
  5. Ding Dong! Merrily On High
  6. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  7. Sussex Carol
  8. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
  9. 'Hallelujah' Chorus From The Messiah
  10. O Come All Ye Faithful
  11. What Child Is This
  12. O Holy Night
  13. Away In A Manger
  14. Joy To The World
  15. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not that amazing........2007-01-19

I bought this somewhat based on the glowing reviews others had given it. It's not bad, but not that fantastic either. I've heard much better versions of most of the music on it. Not quite worth the price.

2 out of 5 stars Are you kidding?.......2007-01-05

While the musical arrangements are tolerably adequate and the orchestra is fair, this is some of the worst choral singing I've ever heard. They obviously have no concept of tuning and couldn't stay on pitch if their lives depended on it. I can't believe this is supposed to be a professional recording and the director didn't correct these glaring errors. I picked up this CD at an after-Christmas sale at 75% off, and I will forever mourn the loss of my $5.00. I guess it might suffice as a mediocre white elephant gift, but I pity whomever may be forced to listen to it. I suggest you not waste your money. If it's classical Christmas carols you want, search for more well-known and trustworthy music groups like the London Philharmonic and the Cambridge Singers.

5 out of 5 stars Very nice!.......2007-01-02

I have to agree with the other reviewers that this is a very enjoyable CD of traditional carols. It contains a huge selection of songs. I was afraid that they might all sound the same, but to me, the orchestration and vocals are varied and well done. I bought this for Christmas, and it's one of my favorite new Christmas CDs in recent memory.

5 out of 5 stars The Holidays Never Sounded So Good!.......2005-12-17

I loved the "50 Most Loved Piano Classics," so I decided to try another "50 Most Loved" collection, this time the Christmas Carols album. These are classics in their own right as the arrangements and orchestrations are enchantingly beautiful and the choir vocals provide perfect point-counterpoint. I hate to admit this, but I'll probably still be listening to this CD long after Christmas is over. There's a cinematic soundtrack quality that I find haunting. Have a great holiday with this one!

5 out of 5 stars Very pleased.......2005-11-23

This is an excellent value. 3 CD's and 50 songs for under $20.00. If you're looking for traditional Christmas music, this is the collection to buy.
Joy to the World
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 Joy to the World

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ASIN: B00006LETF
Release Date: 2002-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Christmas Festival: Joy to the World/Deck the Halls/God Rest Ye Merry, - Boston Pops Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Williams
  2. Visit from Saint Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas) - Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams, Robin Williams
  3. White Christmas - Boston Pops Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Williams
  4. March of the Toys [From Babes in Toyland] - Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams
  5. Somewhere in My Memory [From Home Alone] - Boston Pops Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Williams
  6. Holiday Flight [From Home Alone] - Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams
  7. Christmas Bouquet: We'll Dress the House/The Star Carol/Nigh Bethlehem - Boston Pops Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Williams
  8. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers - Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams
  9. Star of Bethlehem [From Home Alone] - Boston Pops Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Williams
  10. Christmas Night Medley: O Tannenbaum/I Go to Bethlehem (Sel Bych RK - Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams
  11. We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Boston Pops Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Williams
  12. Sleigh Ride - Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams
  13. Merry Little Sing-Along: Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Have Yourself a - Boston Pops Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Williams

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars This CD is a "JOY, Thanks to John Williams' Music".......2004-12-15

I bought this one about 9 years ago mostly because the "Home Alone" songs and it is still one of my favorites. The arrangements are true John Williams style, captivating as always. My nephew who lives with me, grew up with this album and is now 14 still LOVES IT. He swears it's not Christmas without it. I guess I think the same way. I let a relative borrow it and was sorry when I did because I immediately missed it playing at my house. (I made her burn a copy right away.) I love the idea of original songs included with the traditional Christmas tunes to become instant classics. I wouldn't decorate my home without this CD playing in the background.

4 out of 5 stars A Forgotten Christmas Collection.......2003-12-04

This Christmas collection by John Williams and the Boston Pops for Sony is a forgotten gem. It includes many Pops favorites such as Leroy Anderson's "A Christmas Festival" with choral arrangement, "Sleigh Ride" and "White Christmas" (again with vocals." It also has an arrangement of Alfred Burt's Christmas music as well as a medley of contemporary Christmas music. The true jewel in this recording is Williams' "Somewhere In My Memory" from HOME ALONE. Though this album is not as strong as the Christmas recording Williams' and the Pops did for Philips, it is still an enjoyable album.
Joy to the World - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Joy To The World........a joy indeed!
  • If you like classical Christmas music, this is for you
  • "Joy To The World . . . The Lord Has Come . . . And Heaven And Nature Sing"
  • Christmas music done in Ormady's rich "Philadelphia Sound"
  • A Timeless Christmas Classic
 Joy to the World - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra

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ASIN: B000003EPC
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing
  2. Away In The Manger
  3. The Little Drummer Boy
  4. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  5. Waltz of the Flowers
  6. What Child Is This
  7. Sleigh Ride
  8. The First Nowell
  9. Carol of the Bells
  10. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  11. Joy to the World
  12. I Wonder As I Wander
  13. Good King Wenceslas
  14. Silent Night
  15. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
  16. Angels We Have Heard On High
  17. Silver Bells
  18. Messiah: Pastoral Symphony (Messiah)
  19. Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Joy To The World........a joy indeed!.......2007-03-16

This wonderful CD has everything to celebrate the great joy of the Christmas season. Recorded in the early 1970's it still sounds as fresh and timeless as it did way back then.
The orchestrations are majestic and imaginative without being mushy or too symphonic in structure.The addition of the chorus in most of the carols is an added bonus. The singers and orchestra blend wonderfully without either dominating the other too much. The programme of selected songs is excellent and with some lovely orchestra only tracks the CD is not tiring to listen to creating a well balanced programme.
Maestro Eugene Ormandy conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra with great zeal and a passion for the music that is felt by the listener.The chorus master is the very talented Robert Page and the carols are arranged and orchestrated by the great Arthur Harris.
The sound quality is excellent and the CD has been beautifully remastered without any loss of crispness or dynamics.The stereo balance and instrument placement sound superb with the singers centre stage.
This is a remarkably good CD from the RCA Gold Seal range and is a must for lovers of really good seasonal music played with love and passion for the joys of the Christmas season.
Thank you for taking the trouble to read my review and I wish one and all much enjoyment from this lovely CD.

Happy listening!

5 out of 5 stars If you like classical Christmas music, this is for you.......2007-01-13

A truly great collection of classical Christmas music. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars "Joy To The World . . . The Lord Has Come . . . And Heaven And Nature Sing".......2006-12-15

For those of you who, like me, love traditional and old-fashioned Christmas carols with a chorus and a full orchestra, this album is just a perfect listen this Yuletide season. It's always been a delight listening to this classic Christmas CD, "Joy to the World with Eugene Ormandy and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus." It creates a nostalgic feeling and an atmosphere of an old-fashioned Christmas that reminds me so much of the past Christmas celebrations I had with my late parents. This is the kind of Christmas music they so loved.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Robert Page performed ten of the nineteen tracks and The Philadelphia Orchestra performed the rest of the tracks without the Chorus under the baton of one of the most respected names in conducting and orchestration, Eugene Ormandy. Arthur Harris beautifully and traditionally arranged all the songs. This is one of the greatest Christmas albums ever recorded and a worthy addition to your Christmas collection.

The true essence of Christmas is captured by the artful blend of voices from the chorus combined with the sublime orchestration from the first carol, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" to the last piece, Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah."

Each and every track is a highlight and sacredly performed. My top favorites are "Silent Night," Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers" from "The Nutcracker," "Angels We Have Heard On High," "Away In A Manger," "What Child Is This? (Greensleeves), and "Joy To The World."

"Joy to the world
The Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing."

Joyfully recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Christmas music done in Ormady's rich "Philadelphia Sound".......2004-12-04

"Joy to the World" has Eugene Ormandy with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus providing a rich selection of Christmas songs, both classical and traditional, arranged by Arthur Harris. It is the former that are most impressive, although there are fewer of them, starting with Mendelssohn's "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers" from "The Nutcracker," then ending with Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire," and the "Pastoral Symphony" and "Hallelujan Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah."

Eugene Ormandy (born Jenö Blau in Budapest) was one of the most famous of the popular American conductors of the 20th century, known best for his long time relationship with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Originally gaining public notice with the orchestra when he served as a last-minute replacement for an ill Arturo Toscanini in 1931, Ormandy would serve as Musical Director in Phialdelphia from 1938 until 1980. Under his baton the Philadelphia Orchestra became known for its warm tones, textured romantic "Philadelphia Sound," which is well represented on this Christmas album. I always thought Ormandy's interpretation of Rachmaninoff was particularly strong, although I do not know enough about classical music to articulate a coherent defense of that position beyond noting that when Vladimir Horowitz played Rachmaninoff's Third Concerto on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his Carnegie Hall debut, he picked Ormandy as the conductor of the orchestra that night.

There is over an hour's worth of music here for you to enjoy if you like more of the classical approach to your Christmas music. But Ormandy's work is always marked by an ability to bring out the emotions of music being played by a symphonic orchestra. That is why the standout tracks here are "The Little Drummer Boy," "I Wonder as I Wander," and "What Child Is This?" You would not normally think of these songs as working as well song by a chorus that by a single individual, but this album will get you to rethink your position. In terms of choirs at Christmas I still have a preference for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Ray Conniff Singers (I embrace the extremes), but in terms of listening to an orchestra play Christmas music, this is as good as it gets.

5 out of 5 stars A Timeless Christmas Classic.......2003-12-08

I'm a lover of traditional Christmas music and I've acquired about 20 CDs of it. There's nothing my family likes better in December than putting on some good Christmas music and getting in the mood for the season, hearing once again the old favorites you've known since childhood. Of all the Christmas music CDs I've tried, I have two desert-island favorites, the two I always reach for first. This is one of them. I think it's one of the greatest recordings of traditional Christmas music ever made. The arrangements (by Arthur Harris) are joyous, beautiful, and soul-stirring; the performances are heartfelt and magnificent. If you can listen to this CD and not feel filled by the Christmas spirit, you must be (a) named Ebeneezer Scrooge, or (b) deaf. This one is a timeless Christmas classic, not to be missed. Warmest recommendation.
Incredible Christmas Album
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    ASIN: B0000D1FKB
    Release Date: 2003-10-14

    Tracks:

    1. What Child Is This? - Vanessa Williams
    2. Winter Wonderland - Ella Fitzgerald
    3. White Christmas - Bing Crosby
    4. The Christmas Song - Mel Torme
    5. Silver And Gold - Burl Ives
    6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Perry Como
    7. Silver Bells - The Ames Brothers
    8. Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
    9. The White Snows Of Christmas - The Kingston Trio
    10. Koppangen - Anne Sophie Von Otter
    11. Mary Did You Know - Hayley Westenra
    12. We Three Kings Of Orient Are - Anadian Brass
    13. The Homecoming - John Tesh
    14. Shepherd's Pipe Carol Choir - Shoir Of St John's College
    15. Carol Of The Drum - John Williams
    16. Once In Royal David - Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
    17. Les Anges Dans Nos Campagne - Gheorghe Zamfir
    18. Carol Of The Bells - Musica Sacra
    19. I Saw Three Ships - Mantovani & His Orchestra
    20. Sleigh Ride - Arthur Fiedler
    21. The Christmas Waltz - THE LIVING STRINGS
    22. Christmas Bells - Mantovani & His Orchestra
    23. Patapan - London Symphony Orchestra
    24. We Wish You A Merry Christmas - The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
    25. Jingle Bell Rock - Bond

    Tracks:

    1. Adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful) - Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
    2. O Holy Night - Luciano Pavarotti
    3. O Tannebaum - Vienna Boys' Choir
    4. Ave Maria - Luciano Pavarotti
    5. Joy To The World - Joan Sutherland
    6. Ding Dong! Merrily On High - John Rutter
    7. Do You Hear What I Hear? - Anthony Way
    8. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - The Choir Of King's College
    9. Coventry Carol - London Symphony Orchestra
    10. Away In The Manger - The Choir Of King's College
    11. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Leontyne Price
    12. Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing - Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
    13. Deck The Halls - London Symphony
    14. Gesu Bambino - Luciano Pavarotti
    15. The First Nowell - The Choir Of King's College
    16. Still, Still, Still - Vienna Boys' Choir
    17. King Jesus Hath A Garden - John Rutter
    18. Child In The Manger - John Rutter
    19. The Holly And The Ivy - The Choir Of King's College
    20. In Dulci Jubilo - The Choir Of Kings College
    21. God Rest Ye Merr yGentlemen - The Choir Of King's College
    22. Jesu, Joy Of Mans Desiring - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
    23. Good King Wencelas - John Tesh
    24. Twelve Days Of Christmas - Anthony Way
    25. Silent Night - David Willcocks
    The Best Carols in the World...Ever!
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • all Christmas,all the Time
    • Title makes a big claim, but it absolutely delivers...
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    ASIN: B00002438U
    Release Date: 2005-10-04

    Tracks:

    1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Angels We Have Heard Ye On High - Sir David Willcocks
    2. I Saw Three Ships - Sir David Willcocks
    3. The First Nowell - Philip Ledger
    4. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Sir David Willcocks
    5. While Shepherds Watched - Sir David Willcocks
    6. A Virgin Unspotted - Andrew Parrott
    7. Once In A Royal David's City - John Rutter
    8. In The Bleak Midwinter - Sir David Willcocks
    9. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - David Bell
    10. In Dulci Jubilo - John Rutter
    11. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Philip Ledger
    12. Past Three O'Clock - Sir David Willcocks
    13. The Coventry Carol - Mediaeval Baebes
    14. Away In A Manger - Sir George Thalben-Ball
    15. Nativity Carol - John Rutter
    16. Unto Us Is Born A Son - David Bell
    17. Silent Night - Sir David Willcocks
    18. Ding Dong Merrily On High - Sir David Willcocks
    19. We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Sir David Willcocks
    20. The Lord At First Did Adam Make - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
    21. Up! Good Christen Folk And Listen - Sir David Willcocks
    22. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - John Rutter
    23. O Little One Sweet - Sir David Willcocks
    24. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - David Bell
    25. The Twelve Days Of Christmas - John Rutter

    Tracks:

    1. Good King Wenceslas - David Bell
    2. Cherry Tree Carol - Sir David Willcocks
    3. Joy To The World - David Bell
    4. Here We Come A-Wassailing - John Rutter
    5. See Amid The Winter's Snow - Sir David Willcocks
    6. Gaudete - Mediaeval Baebes
    7. The Holly And The Ivy - Sir David Willcocks
    8. We've Been A While A-Wandering - Sir David Willcocks
    9. We Three Kings Of Orient Are - David Bell
    10. Shepherd's Pipe Carol - John Rutter
    11. Masters In This Hall - Sir David Willcocks
    12. The Babe Of Bethlehem - Andrew Parrott
    13. A Spotless Rose - Philip Ledger
    14. Angel Tidings - John Rutter
    15. When An Angel Host Entuned - Sir David Willcocks
    16. As With Gladness Men Of Old - David Bell
    17. Adam Lay Ibounden - Mediaeval Baebes
    18. The Coming Of Our King - John Rutter
    19. Christ Was Born On Christmas Day - Sir George Thalben-Ball
    20. A Christmas Carol - Sir David Willcocks
    21. Sans Day Carol - John Rutter
    22. Gabriel's Message - Sir David Willcocks
    23. The Chester Carol - Robert Tear
    24. Rocking - Sir David Willcocks
    25. Methinks I See An Heav'nly Host - Andrew Parrott
    26. Angels From The Realms Of Glory - David Bell
    27. O Come, All Ye Faithful - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars all Christmas,all the Time.......2007-01-10

    This two cd offering has almost all my favorites.the classics, not the Rudolph ones. Can't recommend enough.Listen and read Dickens...That's enough Christmas for anyone.

    5 out of 5 stars Title makes a big claim, but it absolutely delivers..........2006-12-02

    This album provides 2.5 hours of excellent carols, from excellent choirs and soloists, and with great sound. I was worried that a compilation this large, and with such an extravagent title, would be B-side offerings, but that's not the case at all.

    This isn't an album if you are looking for something "fresh and new." The arrangements are traditional, and even newer carols are done in a fairly conservative style. But that said, some of the pieces provide the best orchestration and voice arrangement I have ever heard. This is like the pinnacle of the classic English Christmas carol; clean, precise, glorious and celebratory.

    5 out of 5 stars Its time to be seasonal.......2005-12-16

    This album contains traditional carols performed in a traditional way at the best quality. It is an excellent album to ensure the spirit of christmas is present and to bring the true meaning of christmas back. The double CD selection has all the golden favourites as well as not so wellknown carols to complete a very good christmas album. Merry Christmas to you all!
    Children Sing for Children: 25 Christmas Songs
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    ASIN: B000069KGA
    Release Date: 2002-08-01

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars We All LOVE this CD.......2005-11-07

    Finally! A CD for children and adults that you can actually understand what they are saying! The children can learn the words to the songs very quickly even our 2 year old. Great music, overall just perfect.

    5 out of 5 stars A Must Have.......2005-08-30

    My wife and I love Christmas time. What a great season, and time of year. We are always looking for quality Christmas music, and each year purchase about 5 new CDs. We purchased Children Sing for Christmas about 3 years ago and love it. It is in top rotation around our house, alone with the music from Charlie Brown's Christmas.

    If you are looking for a good Christmas CD to add to your collection - one that you won't regret purchasing - than this CD is a best bet.

    Whatever your style of musical tastes, everyone in your family will enjoy Chidlren Sing for Christmas. My wife and 2 daughters love it.

    4 out of 5 stars Pretty Darn good.......2003-12-17

    This cd of children singing is very nicely done. They all sing very well and all in tune!! They are accompanied by a piano, nothing else, but it sounds really good. You can easily understand what the kids are singing. My kids just love it (4 & 2)....I hear them singing these songs a lot to themselves.

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    Il Programmino Di Gigi D'Agostino [Import]

    journey

    Happy?

    It's Only Natural [Import]

    Largo al factotum: Great Operatic Arias for Baritone

    Jetro da Silva live

    Latin Music: 12 Kilates Musicales

    Devenir del Paraiso [Import]

    Deep Listening

    Time Has Come: The Best of the Chambers Brothers