Jessye Norman, the legendary soprano, invites you into the sacred and serene world of Christmas with her album "In The Spirit - Sacred Music For Christmas." Released in 1996 under Decca Music Group Ltd., this classical album is a collection of 16 timeless carols and hymns, each meticulously arranged by Saylor. Spanning a duration of 50 minutes, the album is a testament to Norman's exceptional vocal prowess and her ability to infuse each piece with profound emotion and spiritual depth.
From the joyous "Angels From the Realms of Glory" to the tender "Away in a Manger," and the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maria," Norman's voice transcends the boundaries of time and space, bringing these sacred texts to life. The album also features lesser-known pieces like "Puer Natus in Bethlehem" and "La Ballade du Jésus-Christ," showcasing Norman's versatility and her commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich tapestry of Christmas music.
Recorded in various churches around New York, the album's setting adds an atmospheric dimension to the music, enhancing the listener's experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of Jessye Norman or a newcomer to her work, "In The Spirit - Sacred Music For Christmas" is a captivating exploration of the sacred and the spiritual, a true celebration of the Christmas spirit through the power of music and the extraordinary voice of Jessye Norman.
Angels From the Realms of Glory (Arr. Saylor)Henry Thomas Smart, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, Riverside Choir, St. Barnabas Choir, Orchestra of St. Luke's, David Robertson
The First Nowell (Arr. Saylor)Anonymous, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, Riverside Choir, St. Barnabas Choir, David Robertson
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Arr. Saylor)Richard Storrs Willis, Jessye Norman, Harry Huff
Away in a Manger (Arr. Saylor)William J. Kirkpatrick, Jessye Norman, The American Boychoir, David Robertson
Ihr Kinderlein, kommetJohann Abraham Peter Schulz, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, Sarah Cutler, Harry Huff, David Robertson
Of the Father's Love Begotten (from Divinum Misterium) (Arr. Saylor)Anonymous, Jessye Norman, The American Boychoir, David Robertson
Mary had a Baby (Arr. Saylor)Anonymous, Jessye Norman, The American Boychoir, David Robertson
Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen (Arr. Saylor)Anonymous, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, Riverside Choir, St. Barnabas Choir, David Robertson
Puer Natus in Bethlehem (Benedictine Processional,14th C.) (Arr. Saylor)Anonymous, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, Riverside Choir, St. Barnabas Choir, David Robertson
Ave Maria, "Ellens Gesang III", D839 (Arr. Saylor)Franz Schubert, Jessye Norman, Sarah Cutler, Harry Huff
Noël Nouvelet (Arr. Saylor)Anonymous, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, Riverside Choir, St. Barnabas Choir, Harry Huff, David Robertson
A Christmas GarlandThoinot Arbeau, Anonymous, Traditional, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, David Robertson
La Ballade du Jésus-Christ (Arr. Saylor)Anonymous, Jessye Norman, Orchestra of English National Opera, David Robertson
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (Arr. Saylor)Franz Xaver Gruber, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, David Robertson
Balm in Gilead (Arr. Saylor)Anonymous, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, Riverside Choir, St. Barnabas Choir, David Robertson
Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful) (Arr. Saylor)John Francis Wade, Jessye Norman, St. Thomas Choir, New York, Riverside Choir, St. Barnabas Choir, Harry Huff, Orchestra of St. Luke's, David Robertson
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