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The spirited L'Ensemble Choral du Bout (the Chorale Ensemble of the World's End) formed in 1977 to preserve the Celtic musical heritage of Brittany, a Celtic region in northwest France. Comprised of two smaller regional choirs as well as singers from over 40 villages, the ensemble offers a lighter alternative to the slower, more solemn albums of Christmas church music. Recorded at Landévennec Abbey, this CD has an ancient, Celtic feel with instrumentation from flutes, claviers, bagpipes, guitar, and organ while often feeling contemporary during the livelier, melodious songs. There are original compositions here from choir director Christian Desbordes that weave in nicely with the traditional, Christian works. A good choice for the beginning listener of sacred Christmas music. --Karen Karleski

Tracks:

Joyful Memories
When He Was Born
Christmas
Sheperds On The Hill
Christmas
What Noise On Earth? (Instrumental)
The Angels Sang
Descend From The Heavens
What's New?
Oh, What A Wonderful Miracle!
In The Middle Of The Night
Christmas At Sea (Instrumental)

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The spirited L'Ensemble Choral du Bout (the Chorale Ensemble of the World's End) formed in 1977 to preserve the Celtic musical heritage of Brittany, a Celtic region in northwest France. Comprised of two smaller regional choirs as well as singers from over 40 villages, the ensemble offers a lighter alternative to the slower, more solemn albums of Christmas church music. Recorded at Landévennec Abbey, this CD has an ancient, Celtic feel with instrumentation from flutes, claviers, bagpipes, guitar, and organ while often feeling contemporary during the livelier, melodious songs. There are original compositions here from choir director Christian Desbordes that weave in nicely with the traditional, Christian works. A good choice for the beginning listener of sacred Christmas music. --Karen Karleski

Customer Reviews:

Lovely Christmas music from an unusual location!.......2006-01-18

Most of the other reviewers have pretty well summed up this recording. I just want to add a few comments which may be helpful to those considering purchase of this CD.

The level of performance is outstanding! There is no sloppiness, no folksy rough edge, to this music. Everything is presented beautifully and artistically. The arrangements are interesting, varied, and highly artistic; they bring out the best in this hauntingly lovely music from Brittany. Aladdin

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Aladdin
Authors: Walt Disney, Jo Meugniot, Xavi, Bobbi J.-G. Veiss
Catalog: Book
Media: Cartonné
Release Date: July, 2001
Publisher: Dargaud
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ringtone88.com on for me. I knew it would be in French before I purchased it, but I guess I didn't gauge how it would actually affect me. Perhaps it will grow on me ... if not, it will be one of the lesser-listened to CDs in my Christmas collection.

Disappointed.......2003-10-14

I bought this CD based on the reviews of others who have it. Perhaps my hopes were a little high after reading the rave reviews this collection got, but I have to admit I am disappointed in it. It definitely has a Celtic flair, and some of the songs are good, but the French vocals are a definite distraction for me. I knew it would be in French before I purchased it, but I guess I didn't gauge how it would actually affect me. Perhaps it will grow on me ... if not, it will be one of the lesser-listened to CDs in my Christmas collection.

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