Dive into the festive spirit with "Christmas Choral Highlights 2009" by Oxford University Press Music, a captivating collection of 24 choral pieces that beautifully encapsulate the essence of the holiday season. Released on March 13, 2009, this album offers a rich tapestry of traditional carols and contemporary compositions, all performed with the exquisite harmonies and precision that Oxford University Press Music is known for.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, the album features a diverse range of styles and moods, from the joyous and upbeat "Gloucestershire Wassail" to the serene and contemplative "The Night is Still." Each track is meticulously arranged for SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) voices, showcasing the versatility and skill of the performers.
Highlights include the timeless classic "O holy night," the enchanting "El Noi de la mare (Carol of the Gifts)," and the lively "We three kings of Orient are." The album also features lesser-known gems like "The Marvellous Birth" and "The Word's Desire," adding a touch of novelty and depth to the collection.
Whether you're a choral music enthusiast or simply looking to enhance your holiday playlist, "Christmas Choral Highlights 2009" promises a delightful and uplifting listening experience. The meticulous attention to detail and the rich, resonant harmonies make this album a standout choice for the festive season.
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Tracks
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - SATBMalcolm Archer, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The Heart-in-Waiting - SATBKevin Crossley-Holland, Bob Chilcott, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
And can this newborn mystery - SATBBrian Wren, Alan Bullard, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The virgin's name was Mary - SATBHoward Skempton, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
O holy night - SATBJohn Sullivan Dwight, Cappeau de Roquemaure, Mack Wilberg, Adolphe Adam, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
I saw three ships - SATBTraditional, Anthony Powers, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
El Noi de la mare (Carol of the Gifts) - SATBG.K. Evans, John Rutter, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Tomorrow go ye forth - SATBTraditional, Gabriel Jackson, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
A Cradle Song - SATBWilliam Blake, Rikuya Terashima, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The Marvellous Birth - SATBElizabeth Jennings, Bob Chilcott, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Adam and the Mother - SATBTraditional, Kerry Andrew, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The Word's Desire - SATBG. K. Chesterton, Paul Drayton, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Cradle Song - SATBRichard Causton, Wedderbum, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Birthday Carol - SATBSir David Willcocks, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Gloucestershire Wassail - SATBTraditional, Richard Shephard, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Come, let us all with heart and voice - SATBAlan Bullard, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
We three kings of Orient are - SATBJohn Henry Hopkins, Stephen Cleobury, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Good Christians all, rejoice - SATBJ.M. Neale, Traditional, Alan Bullard, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Now is the Time of Christemas - SATBEdmund Jolliffe, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The Night is Still - SATBLord Alfred Tennyson, Cecilia McDowall, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Born this day is the Son of God - SATBTraditional, Fred Onovwerosuoke, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Born to Rule - SATBMichael Burnett, Peter Hunt, Traditional, Louise Bennett, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Christmas a come - SATBPeter Hunt, Michael Burnett, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson