How Brightly Shines the Morning Star

Track Listings
1. Chorale Prelude on "How Brightly Shines the Morning Star" by Johann Pachelbel    
2. Improvisation on "Jehovah is His Name!" by Gilbert Martin    
3. Chorale Prelude on "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" by JS Bach    
4. Chorale Prelude on "Ah, Holy Jesus" by Johannes Brahms    
5. Chorale and Partita Variations on "Christ, who is my life" by Johann Pachelbel    
6. Voluntary on "Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts" by Dale Wood    
7. Pastorale on "Charlestown" by Gilbert Martin    
8. Prelude on "Old 124th" by Gerald Near    
9. Hymn Prelude on "How Beautious are the Feet" by Flor Peeters    
10. Prelude sur l'Introit de l'Ephipanie by Maurice Durufle    
11. Hymn Prelude on "God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophet's Sons" by Flor Peeters    
12. Chorale Prelude on "O God, Thou Faithful God" by Max Reger    
13. Improvisation on "Simple Gifts" by Dale Wood    
14. Prelude based on "The Saint's Delight" and "Land of Rest" by Frank Speller    
15. Chorale Prelude on the Melody "O How Blessed" by Healey Willan    
16. Hymn Prelude on "Darwall's 148th" by Percy Whitlock    

Editorial Reviews
Organists' Review, November 2002
Coventry organ colours ... satisfactory for Pachelbel's "Wie schoen." Contrast follows in atmospheric sounds... Whitlock's ... merry postlude...is well-served.

The American Organist, June 2003
value of recording of magnificent instrument and Warren's performance: meditative, magnificent, revelatory, restrained, guiding, glorified...this recording [is] completely successful.

Album Description
This is the second disk by American organist James Warren on an English Cathedral organ. The Harrison organ in Coventy was commisioned when the decision was made to rebuild the cathedral following the bombing during November, 1940. Cuthbert Harrison said it was his finest. The digital recording is very clear and one can hear the 5 second reverb in the cathedral, and the brilliant French reeds, German baroque flues and the best of the English ensemble. The improvisations are again by the best of cathedral organists and other composers. The literature is American, English, German and French - truly an eclectic collection on a brilliantly eclectic organ in one of Europe's great spaces.

How Brightly Shines the Morning Star

How Brightly Shines the Morning Star, Music, Hymn Improvisations, The Harrison Organ - Coventry Cathedral, James Warren
Joy to the World
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Perfect for the Season
  • FOR WHISTLING OR SINGING ALONG
Joy to the World

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ASIN: B000003QWB
Release Date: 1994-06-07

Tracks:

  1. The Nutcracker Ste: Miniature Ov - London Festival Orch
  2. The Nutcracker Ste: March - London Festival Orch
  3. The Nutcracker Ste: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy - London Festival Orch
  4. The Nutcracker Ste: Russian Dance: Trepak - London Festival Orch
  5. The Nutcracker Ste: Arabian Dance - London Festival Orch
  6. The Nutcracker Ste: Chinese Dance - London Festival Orch
  7. The Nutcracker Ste: Dance Of The Mirlitons - London Festival Orch
  8. The Nutcracker Ste: Walts Of The Flowers - London Festival Orch
  9. Carol Of The Bells - London Festival Orch
  10. Sleighride - Rochester Pops Orch
  11. Ov To Hansel And Gretel - London Festival Orch
  12. Three German Dances: Sleighride - Rochester Pops Orch
  13. Angels We Have Heard On High: Vars - Lyn Larsen
  14. Snowdrops Waltz - Rochester Pops
  15. Babes In Toyland: March - Rochester Pops
  16. A Scottish Carol - Lyn Larsen
  17. Mount Of Olives: 'Hallelujah!' - Carlo Curley/Chm Chr Of Grand Rapids
  18. Thais: Meditation - Lyn Larsen/Carlo Curley
  19. Choral, Sym No.9 in d: Finale - Chor

Tracks:

  1. Messiah-Part One: Ov - Royal Choral Society
  2. Messiah-Part One: Comfort Ye - Royal Choral Society
  3. Messiah-Part One: Every Valley - Royal Choral Society
  4. Messiah-Part One: And The Glory Of The Lord - Royal Choral Society
  5. Messiah-Part One: Thus Saith The Lord Of Hosts - Royal Choral Society
  6. Messiah-Part One: But Who May Abide - Royal Choral Society
  7. Messiah-Part One: And He Shall Purify - Royal Choral Society
  8. Messiah-Part One: Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive - Royal Choral Society
  9. Messiah-Part One: For Behold! Darkness Shall Cover The Earth - Royal Choral Society
  10. Messiah-Part One: The People That Walked In Darkness - Royal Choral Society
  11. Messiah-Part One: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion - Royal Choral Society
  12. Messiah-Part One: He Shall Feed His Flock - Royal Choral Society
  13. Messiah-Part One: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Royal Choral Society

Tracks:

  1. Messiah-Part Two: For Unto Us A Child Is Born - Royal Choral Society
  2. Messiah-Part Two: And Suddenly There Was With The Angel A Multitude - Royal Choral Society
  3. Messiah-Part Two: Glory To God - Royal Choral Society
  4. Messiah-Part Two: Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion - Royal Choral Society
  5. Messiah-Part Two: His Yoke Is Easy - Royal Choral Society
  6. Messiah-Part Two: Behold The Lamb Of God - Royal Choral Society
  7. Messiah-Part Two: He Was Despised - Royal Choral Society
  8. Messiah-Part Two: All We, Like Sheep - Royal Choral Society
  9. Messiah-Part Two: Hallelujah! - Royal Choral Society
  10. Messiah-Part Two: The Tpt Shall Sound - Royal Choral Society
  11. Messiah-Part Two: Amen - Royal Choral Society

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  1. Hymns Of Christmas: Joy To The World - Irish Promenade Orch
  2. Hymns Of Christmas: In Dulci Jubilo - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  3. Hymns Of Christmas: Away In The Manger - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  4. Hymns Of Christmas: Sans Day Carol - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  5. Hymns Of Christmas: Adeste Fidelis - Irish Promenade Orch
  6. Hymns Of Christmas: Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  7. Hymns Of Christmas: Born On Earth The Divine Christ Child - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  8. Hymns Of Christmas: Down On Yon Forest - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  9. Hymns Of Christmas: I Saw Three Ships - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  10. Hymns Of Christmas: Fant on 'Greensleeves' - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  11. Hymns Of Christmas: Silent Night - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  12. Hymns Of Christmas: O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Irish Promenade Orch
  13. Hymns Of Christmas: Jesu, Thou The Virgin Born - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  14. Hymns Of Christmas: Savior Of The World Is Born - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  15. Hymns Of Christmas: The First Nowell - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  16. Hymns Of Christmas: On Christmas Night - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  17. Hymns Of Christmas: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  18. Hymns Of Christmas: Little Drummer Boy - Irish Promenade Orch
  19. Hymns Of Christmas: How Brightly Shown The Morning Star - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  20. Hymns Of Christmas: God Is Born - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  21. Hymns Of Christmas: In Nightly Stillness - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  22. Hymns Of Christmas: O Holy Night - Irish Promenade Orch
  23. Hymns Of Christmas: In The Manger - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  24. Hymns Of Christmas: Lullay, Dear Jesus - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
  25. Hymns Of Christmas: Merrily To Bethlehem - Chor/Bel Canto Voices

Tracks:

  1. A Baroque Christmas: Christmas Oratorio: Sinf/The Four Seasons: Winter - Stuttgart RSO
  2. A Baroque Christmas: Allegro Non Molto - Camerata Academica Of Salzburg
  3. A Baroque Christmas: Largo - Camerata Academica Of Salzburg
  4. A Baroque Christmas: Allegro - Camerata Academica Of Salzburg
  5. A Baroque Christmas: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - St. Louis Brass Qt
  6. A Baroque Christmas: Canon in D - London Festival Orch
  7. A Baroque Christmas: Messiah: Sinf - Stuttgart RSO
  8. A Baroque Christmas: Sheep May Safely Graze - Philip Brunelle
  9. A Baroque Christmas: Air On A 'G' Str - RPO
  10. A Baroque Christmas: Samson: Awake The Tpts Lofty Sounds - Carlo Curley/Chm Chr Of Grand Rapids
  11. A Baroque Christmas: Brandenburg, Con No.2 in F: Allegro - Camerata Romana
  12. A Baroque Christmas: Fanfare ('Masterpiece Theatre' Theme) - Cathedral Brass
  13. A Baroque Christmas: Arioso For Brass - St. Louis Brass Qt
  14. A Baroque Christmas: Rondeau - Carlo Curley
  15. A Baroque Christmas: Table Music Ov - Camerata Academica Of Salzburg
  16. A Baroque Christmas: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Carlo Curley/Chm Chor Of Grand Rapids
  17. A Baroque Christmas: Joy To The World - Chor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Season.......2005-11-19

I purchased this years ago and the enjoyment has grown every Christmas. Handel's Messiah is beautiful, The Nutcracker is a classic and the arrangement of hymns conveys the true wonders of the season. While there is a place for pop carols, these classics should be in every Christian's music library. I loved this so much, I actually purchased a complete replacement set when I lost one of the discs. Certainly an excellent value that any music lover would treasure.

4 out of 5 stars FOR WHISTLING OR SINGING ALONG.......2003-12-28

The gifted Richard Hayman (Boston Pops arranger for more than 30 years) offers an interesting collection of holiday favourites. The back cover says "Orchestra and Chorus" - beware, there is no chorus. The sub-title "Philharmomic Symphony Orchestra" is rather pedantic. Why not simply "Richard Hayman and His Orchestra"? The opening and closing numbers are sing-along medleys... the liner notes offer the words. Two Leroy Anderson numbers receive a fair treatment: SLEIGH RIDE and SONG OF THE BELLS, the latter being played rrather slowly. There is a beautiful rendition of MUSIC BOX DANCER, the only version I know that uses the music box. The counter-melody is too loud and takes away the charm of the main theme. A few compositions by the conductor himself. A great collection for tree-trimming, whistling or singing along.
The Classical Child's Christmas
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    ASIN: B00000AG5Z
    Release Date: 1999-08-11

    Tracks:

    1. Joy To The World
    2. God Rest You Merry Gentleman
    3. Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy
    4. Angels We Have Heard On High
    5. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
    6. The Christmas Concerto
    7. The First Noel
    8. The Christmas Oratorio (Aria No.19)
    9. Silent Night
    10. Hallelujah! (Chorus)
    11. Deck The Hall
    12. Ukrainian Bell Carol
    13. Overture To The Nutcracker
    14. March (From The Nutcracker)
    15. What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)
    16. Christmas Anthem
    17. Hark The Herald Angels
    18. How Brightly Shines The Morning Star

    Album Description

    THE CLASSICAL CHILD's CHRISTMAS For centuries, the spirit of Christmas has been celebrated in song -- from glorious concertos to simple folk carols. The Classical Child's Christmas is a charming collection of 18 of these holiday classics, festively arranged to delight children of all ages. It's the perfect way to enhance Christmas holiday activities like tree trimming, gift-wrapping and cookie baking...a delight for the whole family! .
    Reger: Chorale Fantasia on How Brightly Shines the Morning Star; Organ Pieces, Op. 59; Introduction and Passacaglia i
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      Release Date: 2004-01-20

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      How Brightly Shines the Morning Star
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Warren Does It Again!
      How Brightly Shines the Morning Star

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      ASIN: B000068ZXG
      Release Date: 2002-06-01

      Tracks:

      1. Chorale Prelude on "How Brightly Shines the Morning Star" by Johann Pachelbel
      2. Improvisation on "Jehovah is His Name!" by Gilbert Martin
      3. Chorale Prelude on "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" by JS Bach
      4. Chorale Prelude on "Ah, Holy Jesus" by Johannes Brahms
      5. Chorale and Partita Variations on "Christ, who is my life" by Johann Pachelbel
      6. Voluntary on "Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts" by Dale Wood
      7. Pastorale on "Charlestown" by Gilbert Martin
      8. Prelude on "Old 124th" by Gerald Near
      9. Hymn Prelude on "How Beautious are the Feet" by Flor Peeters
      10. Prelude sur l'Introit de l'Ephipanie by Maurice Durufle
      11. Hymn Prelude on "God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophet's Sons" by Flor Peeters
      12. Chorale Prelude on "O God, Thou Faithful God" by Max Reger
      13. Improvisation on "Simple Gifts" by Dale Wood
      14. Prelude based on "The Saint's Delight" and "Land of Rest" by Frank Speller
      15. Chorale Prelude on the Melody "O How Blessed" by Healey Willan
      16. Hymn Prelude on "Darwall's 148th" by Percy Whitlock

      Album Description

      This is the second disk by American organist James Warren on an English Cathedral organ. The Harrison organ in Coventy was commisioned when the decision was made to rebuild the cathedral following the bombing during November, 1940. Cuthbert Harrison said it was his finest. The digital recording is very clear and one can hear the 5 second reverb in the cathedral, and the brilliant French reeds, German baroque flues and the best of the English ensemble. The improvisations are again by the best of cathedral organists and other composers. The literature is American, English, German and French - truly an eclectic collection on a brilliantly eclectic organ in one of Europe's great spaces.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Warren Does It Again!.......2002-08-31

      Organist James Warren's new CD HOW BRIGHLY SHINES THE MORNING STAR is a wonderful sequel to his earlier recording ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT. Again, Warren presents an enjoyable variety of improvisations on well-known hymn tunes from the console of a truely remarkable instrument: the Harrison and Harrison Organ in the Cathedral of St. Michael in Coventry, England. Personally, I find this recording even more interesting than the first, as the first contained settings of hymn improvisations by purely English composers. This new recording features works set by everyone from J.S. Bach to Healey Willan, from Johann Pachelbel to Dale Wood. Even the production quality seems more clear here than on the previous recording, and Mr. Warren's seemingly effortless technical work allows the music to dance and sparkle.

      Professional organists and novice listeners alike will enjoy this new release. As with his previous recording, James Warren's HOW BRIGHTLY SHINES THE MORNING STAR is lovely enough for background accompaniment to your morning ritual; but interesting enough for serious, undistracted, cathedral-volume listening!
      We Wish You a Merry Little Christmas
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        ASIN: B00005NC0C
        Release Date: 2001-10-02

        Tracks:

        1. Deck the Halls
        2. Coventry Carol
        3. Friendly Beast
        4. Amen
        5. I Saw Three Ships
        6. Cherry Tree Carol
        7. He Is Sleeping in a Manger
        8. Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
        9. As Lately We Watch
        10. Little Jesus Lay A-Sleeping
        11. Angels O'er the Fields Were Singing
        12. Christmas
        13. Crichet's Christmas
        14. Ring Little Bells
        15. Above on the Mountain
        16. When Christmas Morn Is Dawning
        17. Christmas Tree Is Dawning
        18. Christmas Tree With It's Candles Gleaming
        19. Come Running You Shepherds
        20. How Brightly Shines the Morning Star
        21. Most Wonderful Day of the Year
        22. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
        Christmas Favorites
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Christmas Favorites
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Madacy Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
          General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
          ASIN: B00006K0BY
          Release Date: 2002-10-08

          Tracks:

          1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Starlite Studio Players
          2. Silver Bells - Starlite Studio Players
          3. White Christmas - Starlite Studio Players
          4. O Come All Ye Faithful - Starlite Studio Players
          5. Silent Night - Starlite Studio Players
          6. Whispering Hope - Starlite Studio Players
          7. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Starlite Studio Players
          8. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Starlite Studio Players
          9. The First Noel - Starlite Studio Players
          10. Blue Christmas - Starlite Studio Players
          11. O Holy Night - Starlite Studio Players
          12. Give Love On Christmas Day - Starlite Studio Players
          13. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Starlite Studio Players

          Tracks:

          1. Deck The Halls - Knightsbridge Choir
          2. Coventry Carol - Knightsbridge Choir
          3. The Friendly Beast - Knightsbridge Choir
          4. Amen - Knightsbridge Choir
          5. I Saw Three Ships - Knightsbridge Choir
          6. Cherry Tree Carol - Knightsbridge Choir
          7. He Is Sleeping In A Manger - Knightsbridge Choir
          8. Blessed Are The Pure In Heart - Knightsbridge Choir
          9. As Lately We Watch - Knightsbridge Choir
          10. Little Jesus Lay A-Sleeping - Knightsbridge Choir
          11. Angels O'er The Fields Were Singing - Knightsbridge Choir
          12. Christmas - Knightsbridge Choir
          13. The Cricket's Christmas - Knightsbridge Choir
          14. Ring Little Bells - Knightsbridge Choir
          15. Above On The Mountain - Knightsbridge Choir
          16. When Christmas Morn Is Dawning - Knightsbridge Choir
          17. The Christmas Tree With It's Candles Gleaming - Knightsbridge Choir
          18. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Knightsbridge Choir
          19. Come Running You Shepards - Knightsbridge Choir
          20. How Brightly Shines The Morning Star - Knightsbridge Choir
          21. The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year - Knightsbridge Choir
          22. We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Knightsbridge Choir
          Angels & Shepherds 17th Century Christmas
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • A thoroughly charming collection.
          Angels & Shepherds 17th Century Christmas

          Manufacturer: Channel Classics
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by Michael PraetoriusAll Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by SweelinckAll Works by Sweelinck | Sweelinck, JanPieterszoon | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
          General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
          Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
          ASIN: B00002EIU9
          Release Date: 1999-10-12

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars A thoroughly charming collection........1999-10-23

          Just in time for the holidays, the Netherlands Bach Society has brought out a thoroughly charming collection of 17th century Christmas music. For this CD, the Bach Society Chorus is joined by a smaller group named the Capella Figuralis, both of them under the confident direction of Jos van Veldhoven. Several famous composers are represented on the disc, headed by Michael Praetorius, Dietrich Buxtehude, and, of course, J.S. Bach. Lesser known figures are also included, however, and some of the songs listed as Anonymous (not the Anonymous 4) are equally authentic and moving. Verily, they make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
          Best of Christmas
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Best of Christmas
            Various Artists
            Manufacturer: Madacy Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
            General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
            Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
            General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
            ASIN: B00006L3JD
            Release Date: 2002-10-08

            Tracks:

            1. O Holy Night - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            2. Joy To The World - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            3. Ave Maria - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            4. O Christmas Tree - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            5. We Three Kings Of Orient Are - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            6. A Child Is Born In Bethlehem - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            7. Shepherds Left Their Flocks A-Straying - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            8. O Christmas, You Season Of Childlike Delight - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            9. Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord, Are We - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            10. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            11. Dear Nightingale Awak - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            12. Ding, Dong, Merrily On High - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            13. You Green And Glittering Tree, Good Day - The Sacrum Chamber Choir
            14. While By My Sheep I Watched At Night - The Sacrum Chamber Choir

            Tracks:

            1. Deck The Halls
            2. Coventry Carol
            3. The Friendly Beasts
            4. Amen
            5. I Saw Three Ships
            6. Cherry Tree Carol
            7. He Is Sleeping In A Manger
            8. Blest Are The Pure In Heart
            9. As Lately We Watch
            10. Little Jesus Lay A-Sleeping
            11. Angels O'er The Fields Were Singing
            12. Christmas
            13. The Cricket's Christmas
            14. Ring Little Bells
            15. Above On The Mountain
            16. When Christmas Morn Is Dawning
            17. The Christmas Tree With Its Candles Gleaming
            18. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
            19. Come Running, You Shepherds
            20. How Brightly Shines The Morning Star
            21. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

            Tracks:

            1. Silent Night, Holy Night
            2. What Child Is This?
            3. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
            4. Jolly Old St. Nicholas
            5. A Virgin Unspotted
            6. Sleep, O Sleep My Lovely Child
            7. Touro-Louro-Louro
            8. What Is This Perfume So Appealing?
            9. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
            10. On Christmas Night
            11. Away In A Manger
            12. La Marche Des Rois
            13. Whom Of Old The Shepherds Praised
            14. Maria Wanders Through The Thorn
            15. I Am So Glad On Christmas Eve
            16. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
            17. Angels We Have Heard
            18. O Holy Night
            19. I Hear The Bells On Christmas Day
            20. O Thou Joyful Day

            Music Review:

            1. In Excelsis
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            4. Kaze No Waltz [Import]
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            7. Lebendige Vergangenheit: Josef von Manowarda
            8. Lebendige Vergangenheit: Maria Cebotari
            9. Maestro Nobile Herbert Von Karajan 1 [Box set]
            10. Mozart: Die Hochzeit des Figaro

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