At Christmas God Came on Earth

On this CD:

1. Maria durch ein Dornwald ging (Blest Mary wanders through the thorn)
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

2. Joulun kellot (Softly, Softly)
Composed by Armas Maasalo
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

3. Nu tädas tusen jululjus (A Thousand Candles Burning Bright)
Composed by Emmy Kochler
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

4. Tiliseb tiliseb aisakell (Jingling, Jingling Sleigh Bells Ring)
Composed by Leonard Wirkhaus
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

5. Leise Rieselt der Schnee
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

6. Mele kalikimaka
Composed by R. Alex Anderson
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

7. Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris (Oxen and asses stand around)
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

8. Arkihuolesi kaikki heitä (Cast off Thy Everyday Cares)
Composed by Leevi Madetoja
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

9. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

10. Cantique de Noel for voice & orchestra, "O Holy Night"
Composed by Adolphe Adam
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

11. The Joy of Giving (Antamisen ilo)
Composed by Kalevi Olli
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

12. Fantasy for orchestra on Jingle Bells (after Pierpont)
Composed by Jorma Panula
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

13. Joulukirkkoon (Church on Christmas Morning)
Composed by R. Raala
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

14. Tonttujen jouluyö (The Elves' Christmas )
Composed by W. Sefve
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

15. Joulupukki (Father Christmas)
Composed by Pekka Juhani Hannikainen
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

16. No, onkos tullut kesä (Is it Suddenly Summer?)
Composed by Finnish Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

17. Joulupuu on rakennettu (The Christmas Tree)
Composed by Finnish Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

18. Nigra Sum for chorus & organ (or piano)
Composed by Pablo Casals
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

19. Noël des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison, for voice & piano, L. 139
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by Uki Ovaskainen
Conducted by Erkki Pohjola

20. Angels From the Realms Of Glory
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Uki Ovaskainen
Conducted by Erkki Pohjola

21. Go Tell It on the Mountain
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

22. Joudu, Satakiel' (Oh Nightingale, Come!)
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

23. Katso, ihme taivainen (Behold, A Miracle from Heaven) (Piae Cantiones)
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

24. We Ask for Nothing Rich or Rare (Giv mig ej glans), for male chorus, Op. 1/4
Composed by Jean Sibelius
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra with Jorma Hynninen
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

25. Maa on niin kaunis (The Earth Is Beautiful)
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

26. Jouluna Jumala syntyi (At Christmas, God Came on Earth)
Composed by Pekka Jalkanen
Performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Jorma Panula, Erkki Pohjola

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Handel: Messiah
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Finally a Messiah with fervor!
  • Great recording!
  • Good and Bad
  • This is a great recording!
 Handel: Messiah

Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B00002R16A
Release Date: 1999-11-30

Tracks:

  1. Messiah: No. 1 Overture
  2. Messiah: No. 2 Arioso For Tenor
  3. Messiah: No. 3 Air For Tenor
  4. Messiah: No. 4 Chorus
  5. Messiah: No. 5 Recitative For Bass
  6. Messiah: No. 6 Air For Bass
  7. Messiah: No. 7 Chorus
  8. Messiah: No. 8 Recitative For Alto
  9. Messiah: No. 9 Air For Alto And Chorus
  10. Messiah: No. 10 Arioso For Bass
  11. Messiah: No. 11 Air For Bass
  12. Messiah: No. 12 Chorus
  13. Messiah: No. 13 Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
  14. Messiah: No. 14a Recitative And No. 14b Arioso For Soprano
  15. Messiah: No. 15 Recitative For Soprano
  16. Messiah: No. 16 Arioso For Soprano
  17. Messiah: No. 17 Chorus
  18. Messiah: No. 18 Air For Soprano
  19. Messiah: No. 19 Recitative For Alto
  20. Messiah: No. 20 Air For Alto And Soprano
  21. Messiah: No. 21 Chorus
  22. Messiah: No. 22 Chorus
  23. Messiah: No. 23 Air For Alto
  24. Messiah: No. 24 Chorus
  25. Messiah: No. 25 Chorus
  26. Messiah: No. 26 Chorus

Tracks:

  1. Messiah: No. 27 Arioso For Tenor
  2. Messiah: No. 28 Chorus
  3. Messiah: No. 29 Recitative For Tenor
  4. Messiah: No. 30 Air For Tenor
  5. Messiah: No. 31 Recitative For Tenor
  6. Messiah: No. 32 Air For Tenor
  7. Messiah: No. 33 Chorus
  8. Messiah: No. 34 Recitative For Tenor
  9. Messiah: No. 35 Chorus
  10. Messiah: No. 36 Air For Alto
  11. Messiah: No. 37 Chorus
  12. Messiah: No. 38 Aria For Soprano
  13. Messiah: No. 39 Chorus
  14. Messiah: No. 40 Air For Bass
  15. Messiah: No. 41 Chorus
  16. Messiah: No. 42 Recitative For Tenor
  17. Messiah: No. 43 Air For Tenor
  18. Messiah: No. 44 Chorus
  19. Messiah: No. 45 Air For Soprano
  20. Messiah: No. 46 Chorus
  21. Messiah: No. 47 Recitative For Bass
  22. Messiah: No. 48 Air For Bass
  23. Messiah: No. 49 Recitative For Alto
  24. Messiah: No. 50 Duet For Alto And Tenor
  25. Messiah: No. 51 Chorus
  26. Messiah: No. 52 Air For Soprano
  27. Messiah: No. 53 Chorus
  28. Messiah: Amen

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Finally a Messiah with fervor!.......2005-10-20

I've hunted a thrilling performance of The Messiah through 240 versions so far. This is the best I've found. Some are self-conscious, dutifully singing as instructed. Some are almost childish in their lilt. Some are overblown with so much bombast that you can barely hear the heart of the music. Some are concentrated on faithfulness to the original instruments. If you want a performance that will make you shiver with the power and joy of the music, this is the one. The singers are singing about GLORY. They sound as if they are ecstatic. The musicians are at one with the music and they create a virtual cathedral wherever this CD is played, just close your eyes. Or, let your own imagery, be it celestial, or of great oceans...carry you away.

5 out of 5 stars Great recording!.......2003-09-22

There are so many performances of the Messiah out there that it is very difficult to point to a difinative one, but I'd put this in the catagory of the "very good" ones. As other reviewers have said, every performance is different and has its own character. Each has stronger and weaker points. Here the conductor and musicians have made good, solid musical choices. There is an amazing attention to detail which is not so obvious the first listen through but which makes the piece shine. The tempos seem to be right on, and there is no frivolous over-embellishment by the soloists. There is no attempt to be showey. The dramatic dynamics in the first section of the overture are interesting, but seem to work after you hear it a few times. This performance also includes sections which are often omitted (Second half of "He shall feed his flock," "Thou art gone up on high," "Great was the company of the preachers," and "Death where is thy sting"). I prefer the more intimate quality of a small ensemble of musicians to the mega-performances by the London Philharmonic, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, etc.. As with this performance, the smaller group lends a clarity to the music, where the larger ensembles can get a little "muddy" at times. Just my personal preference. Overall, this is a very good performance, and certainly the low price (being on the Naxos lable) makes this a clear choice.

2 out of 5 stars Good and Bad.......2000-04-09

I was more interested in "The Messiah" for the religious content than as a music critic, but this was too much. The strings are tinny. The orchestra is plodding. The soloists and choir are thankfully very good and seem to understand the meaning of the words. It is a shame the sound mix is uneven. The male parts come across loud and clear, but the poor women. For instance, No. 9 Oh thou that tellest..., the soloist sounded like she was singing in an echo chamber far from the mike. This is one of the most disappointing versions of "The Messiah" I have heard in a long time.

4 out of 5 stars This is a great recording!.......2000-02-11

I was really surprised with the new that the Messiah's New World premiere was held at Trinity Church in October 1770, twenty-eight years after it was written. This fact only will make one proud in having this CD among his collection.

Anyhow, this is nothing more than a historic detail and would not count if this recording had not an outstanding first-rate ensemble of singers. Without doubt there is no definitive version of Messiah. Each one has its own distinctive touch and feeling and exploring it is always a pleasant journey through imagination.

As stated by the conductor: "we must concede that performing Messiah with twenty singers and an appropriately balanced instrumental ensemble represents, at best, an imperfect comprimise", it will be easy to understand that this recording does not stand among the greatest and will probably carry some imperfections. I will mention two that kind of disppointed me a little bit. The Overture and the Chorus Worthy is the Lamb, for some reason misses the habitual vigor and strenght. Everything else is great and this is definitely a worth buying.
CHRISTMAS at King's College
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • 4 Disc tour de' force of "high church" Christmas music
 CHRISTMAS at King's College

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ASIN: B000009RSR
Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

  1. Once In Royal David's City - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  2. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Palestrina
  3. The First Nowell - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  4. I Saw Three Ships - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  5. Personent hodie - Byrd
  6. Myn Lyking - Byrd
  7. A Spotless Rose - Gibbons
  8. Away In A Manger - Weelkes
  9. I Sing Of A Maiden - Weelkes
  10. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  11. While Shepherds Watched - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  12. Up! Good Christian Folk And Listen - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  13. In The Bleak Midwinter - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  14. Silent Night - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  15. The Holly And The Ivy - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  16. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Taylor
  17. The Three Kings - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  18. On Christmas Night - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  19. A Child Is Born In Bethlehem - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  20. In dulci jubilo - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  21. O Come, All Ye Faithful - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  22. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Warlock

Tracks:

  1. Once In Royal David's City - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  2. Bidding Prayer - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  3. Resonet in laudibus - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  4. Genesis 3 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  5. Adam lay ybounden - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  6. Sussex Carol - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  7. Isaiah 9 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  8. Joseph And Mary - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  9. St Luke 1 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  10. A Maiden Most Gentle - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  11. St Luke 2 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  12. Stille Nacht! - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  13. Chester Carol - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  14. St Luke 2 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  15. Angels, From The Realms Of Glory - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  16. St Matthew 2 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  17. A Babe Is Born - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  18. St John 1 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  19. O Come, All Ye Faithful - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  20. Collect For Christmas Eve And The Blessing - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  21. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - King's College Choir, Cambridge
  22. In dulci jubilo - King's College Choir, Cambridge

Tracks:

  1. Hodie Christus natus est - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  2. Hodie Christus natus est - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  3. O magnum mysterium - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  4. Senex puerum portabat - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  5. Senex puerum portabat - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  6. Hodie beata virgo - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  7. Hosanna To The Son Of David - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  8. Hosanna To The Sun Of DAvid - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  9. Gloria in excelsis Deo - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  10. When To The Temple Mary Went - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  11. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  12. The Holly And The Ivy - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  13. Angelus ad virginem - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  14. Angelus ad virginem - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  15. I Sing Of A Maiden - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  16. Watt's Cradle Song - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  17. My Dancing Day - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  18. Sing A Song Of Joy - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  19. Jesus Christ The Apple Tree - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  20. Most Glorious Lord Of Life - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  21. That Lord That Lay In Asse Stall - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
  22. Where Riches Is Everlastingly - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger

Tracks:

  1. I Look From Afar - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  2. Come, Thou Redeemer Of The Earth - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  3. Isaiah 40: 1 - 8 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  4. Drop Down, Ye Heavens, From Above - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  5. Jeremiah 23: 5 - 6 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  6. O Come, O Come Emmanuel! - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  7. Haggai 2: 6 - 9 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  8. Up, Awake And Away! - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  9. All And Some - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  10. Isaiah 35: 1 - 6 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  11. 'Twas In The Year - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  12. The Cherry Tree Carol - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  13. King Jesus Has A Garden - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  14. On Jordan's Bank The Baptist's Cry - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  15. St. Luke 1: 26 - 35 And 38 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  16. Gabriel's Message - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  17. Wake, O Wake! With Tidings Thrilling - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  18. St. Mark 1: 1 - 4a And 7 -15 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  19. I Wonder As I Wander - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  20. My Dancing Day - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  21. Judah And Jerusalem, Fear Not - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  22. Prayers And Blessing - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  23. Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  24. Nun komm', der Heiden Heiland - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 4 Disc tour de' force of "high church" Christmas music.......2003-04-19

It's in there.. this is a great collection of Anglican Cathedral Christmas music. Highly recommended.
Hark How the Bells
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    ASIN: B000009QLO
    Release Date: 1997-10-07

    Tracks:

    1. Angels We Have Heard On High
    2. Deck The Hall
    3. Christ Child Carol
    4. A Boy Was Born
    5. Balloo Lammy
    6. Flemish Carol
    7. A Spotless Rose
    8. Joy To The World
    9. In The Bleak Midwinter
    10. Carol Of The Birds
    11. Come, love we God
    12. Still, Still, Still
    13. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
    14. Carol Of The Bells
    15. De Tierra Lejana Venimos
    16. O Holy Night
    17. Love Came Down At Christmas
    18. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
    19. Pat-a-pan
    20. A Christmas Carol
    21. Estampie Natalis
    22. Stille Nacht
    Best Loved Christmas Carols
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    • CD 1 WRONG MUSIC
    • CD 1 Wrong Music
    		 Best Loved Christmas Carols

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    5. Heavenly Voices

    ASIN: B0002YLD1O
    Release Date: 2004-10-05

    Tracks:

    1. Once In Royal David's City
    2. Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
    3. Adam Lay Ybounden
    4. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
    5. In Dulci Jubilo
    6. The First Nowell
    7. I Saw Three Ships
    8. Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?
    9. Quam Pastoras Laudavere
    10. Personent Hodie
    11. The Holy And The Ivy
    12. A Spotless Rose
    13. Away In A Manger
    14. While Sheperds Watched
    15. Tomarrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
    16. Up! Good Christian Folk And Listen
    17. In The Bleak Midwinter
    18. Ding Dong! Merrily On High
    19. Silent NIght
    20. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
    21. The Three Kings
    22. I Saw A Maiden
    23. Sussex Carol
    24. O Come, All Ye Faithful
    25. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

    Tracks:

    1. Matin Responsory: I Look From Afar
    2. Come, Thour Redeemer Of The Earth
    3. I Wonder As I Wander
    4. The Cherry Tree Carol
    5. Gabriel's Message
    6. Sussex Carol
    7. Stille Nacht!
    8. Chester Carol
    9. A Babe Is Born, Op. 53
    10. A Maiden Most Gentle
    11. I Sing Of A Maiden
    12. Myn Lyking
    13. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
    14. A Child Is Born In Bethlehem
    15. Hodie Christus Natus Est
    16. Hosanna To The Son Of David
    17. Gloria In Excelsis Deo
    18. When To The Temple Mary Went
    19. Angelus Ad Virginem
    20. Angelus Ad Virginem
    21. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!
    22. Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
    23. That Lord That Lay In Asse Stall
    24. In Dulci Jubilo
    25. In Dulci Jubilo: Chorale Prelude

    Amazon.com

    Originally recorded between 1964 and 1985, this generous 2-CD compilation ranges from carols dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries to timeless, mostly traditional popular favorites. The arrangers include such eminent composers as Vaughan Williams, Gustav and Imogene Holst, Arthur Sullivan, Peter Cornelius, and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as the Choir's own Directors, David Wilcocks and Philip Ledger. The 50 carols are carefully chosen for maximum contrast of tempo, mood and character; the settings, too, endeavor to create variety of texture and dynamics between the often numerous verses by alternately using solos and choruses, male, female and combined voices, creating cumulative build-ups, and adding a descant to the final strophe. However, even all these techniques and devices tend to become predictable, so it may be advisable to enjoy the program in judicious doses. Among these riches, listeners will find their own favorites, but it may be worth noting that "Silent Night" appears twice, once in English and once in German, and that two of the most famous carols--"O come, all ye faithful" and "Hark! The herald angels sing"--are accompanied by a very loud brass band playing fanfares with incongruous, "up-dated" harmonies--the only false note in the program. By contrast, the organ, employed in several introductions, as well as to provide powerful chordal support and all kinds of tinkling, bell-like effects never seems out of style or character. The singing is splendid. Basically "white," without vibrato, the sound has a wonderfully pure, truly celestial quality, but can rise to full, rich, ringing sonorities in the climaxes. Intonation, balance and ensemble are impeccable, the soloists are excellent. The reverberant acoustics of the Chapel of King's College, where the recordings were made, cushion the voices without obscuring the clarity of the lines. --Edith Eisler

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars CD 1 WRONG MUSIC.......2004-12-31

    I was very disappointed when I listened to CD 1 and realised it was club music.Having now read the other review I don't think I will get satisfaction,therefore I cannot rate this item properly.




    Errol
    Barbados,West Indies

    3 out of 5 stars CD 1 Wrong Music.......2004-12-21

    I put the CD in and was met by club music, I thought maybe it was some strange take on "Morning in the City of David" nope, the CD had been burned with the wrong image. I sent it back and received a new copy, it had the same issue. I listened to the second CD and loved ever moment of it, but until EMI/Amazon can rectify this issue, I cannot fairly rate it.
    Joy: Hlts From World Famous Children's Choir
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • The Best Children's Choir Around
    		 Joy: Hlts From World Famous Children's Choir
    Tapiola Choir , and Tapiola Sinfonietta
    Manufacturer: Ondine
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00006I4AE
    Release Date: 2002-10-22

    Tracks:

    1. Kotimaani Ompi Suomi - This Land, My Land, Finland
    2. Kansalaislaula - Song Of The Nation
    3. Nalkamaan Laulu - Song Of The Wanting Island
    4. Jo Karjalan Kunnailla - The Hills Of Karella
    5. Minum Kultani Kaunis On - Oh How Fair My Sweetheart Is
    6. Soittajapaimen - The Shepard Piper
    7. Taivas On Sininen Ja Valkoinen - The Sky Is Blue
    8. Mina Olen Harman Kankaanpaasta - Young Rascals From Harmu Village
    9. Orvon Huokaus - An Orphans Sigh
    10. Finlandia-Hymni - Finlandia Hymn
    11. Maamme - Vart Land - Our Land
    12. 1. Metsastyslaulu - Hunting Song
    13. 4. Joen Rannalla - By The Riverside
    14. 9. Vepsan Poluilla - On Vepsian Pathways
    15. 11. Tammipuu - The Oak Tree
    16. 12. Paimenessa - Herding Song
    17. 14. Meren Rannalla - On The Seashore
    18. Aizu Bandaisan - The Volcano Of Aizu Bandai
    19. Akatonbo - Red Dragonfly
    20. Siyahamba
    21. Aglepta
    22. Vintern Var Hard - Winter Was Hard
    23. Die Erste Deklination
    24. Maria, Herran Piikanen - Mary, Handmaiden Of The Lord
    25. Jouluna Jumala Syntyi - At Christmas God Came On Earth
    26. Suojelusenkeli - The Guardian Angel
    27. Iltarukous - Evening Prayer
    28. Taalu Pohjantahden Alla - Here Beneath A Northern Star
    29. Pikkulinnun Ylistys - The Little Bird's Prayer
    30. Kanteleeni - My Kantele
    31. Suomalainen Rukous - A Finnish Prayer
    32. Suvivirsi - Spring Hymn
    33. Kiitos Sulle Jumalani - Thanks To God

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars The Best Children's Choir Around.......2004-02-15

    There's no doubt these kids are good. I have never heard a better children's choir. They sing extreemly hard material almost flawlessly. The biggest problem with this CD is some of the songs are downright boreing. Mediocre folk songs sung in unison are not highlights. But some other songs are quite interesting. My favorite is Aglepta. You can't describe it except to say it is strange, and absolutly wonderful. It is one of my favorite choral compositions of all time and this is the best performance of it I have ever heard. Overall, I would recommend this CD, but have your finger on the skip button.
    Riverside Years 2
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • A good memento of a time and place
    		 Riverside Years 2
    Frank Swann
    Manufacturer: Gothic Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00007K26K
    Release Date: 2003-01-07

    Tracks:

    1. Once In Royal David's City
    2. Up! Good Christian
    3. The Lord At First
    4. The Holly & The Ivy
    5. Unto Us Is Born A Son
    6. Jesus Child
    7. The Hunter
    8. Mary's Lullaby
    9. What Is This Fragrance
    10. Come, Marie, Elisabette
    11. O Come All Ye Faithful
    12. To Bethlehem

    Tracks:

    1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
    2. Puer Natus
    3. Torches
    4. Hush, My Dear
    5. Lo, The Messiah
    6. Mary Had A Baby
    7. Shepards, Shake Off
    8. Saw You Never
    9. Noel We Sing
    10. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
    11. Star Carol
    12. Love Came Down At Christmas
    13. Joy To The World
    14. All Glory, Laud, And Honor
    15. The Way To Jerusalem
    16. Choral Variations On 'Ah, Holy Jesus'
    17. O Vos Omnes
    18. The Joyful Eastertide
    19. Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
    20. Christ Our Passover

    Tracks:

    1. Praise To The Lord
    2. The Lord's My Shepard
    3. Ye Holy Angels Bright
    4. Fairest Lord Jesus
    5. Praise The Lord! Ye Heavens
    6. Our God, Our Help
    7. God That Madest Earth & Heaven
    8. From All That Dwell
    9. My Song Shall Be Alway
    10. Come, Holy Ghost
    11. There Is A Balm In Gilead
    12. Let Us With A Gladsom Mind
    13. Prologue To The 'Apostles'
    14. Festival Te Deum
    15. Evening Hymn

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars A good memento of a time and place.......2005-09-21

    As a young singer I participated in most of these recordings, so it's a bit hard to be objective. The most successful segments are those on the "Lessons and Carols" disc, recorded in May of 1981. John Walker's organ accompaniments are subtle and beautifully voiced; as a result the choral singing they accompany is consistent, beautifully blended and in tune. The readings, particularly the reading and prayer from William Sloane Coffin, are wonderful to hear again.

    The rest, recorded in 1978 and 1979, are much less successful. There is much oversinging, even screaming, in the louder choral passages, the choral sound in general is "woofy", not very in tune and unblended, in the fashion of much choral singing of the time, and the organ playing of Swann and McDonald as accompaniment is consistently too loud, even ugly in tone. The only articulate and beautiful playing on these earlier recordings is that of the late organist and harpsichordist Jerry Brainard, and he participates in only two selections! These recordings were made with three microphones, a stereo pair at the front and one at the back for ambience, in the dry acoustic Riverside had at the time (it has since been "corrected" to a soupy overreverberance), so microphoning was not the problem. This is a good represntation of the way this sounded at the time, according to listeners in the congregation.

    Also, as was true of the original LP releases, the stereo image on the earlier recordings is reversed: left is right and right is left. I'm surprised that this error was not caught and corrected in the digital transfer. Much of the analog tape noise has been eliminated, but there is still quite a bit of audio distortion in the louder portions. On my copy, the CD's had some trackinig difficulties, even on a new player.
    At Christmas God Came on Earth
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		At Christmas God Came on Earth

      Manufacturer: Ondine
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Casals, PabloCasals, Pablo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by SibeliusAll Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by DebussyAll Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      NoelsNoels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
      Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
      General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
      Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
      ASIN: B00000HXJ6
      Release Date: 1999-10-12

      Tracks:

      1. Maria, Herran piikanen
      2. Joulukranssi kuudella kielella
      3. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
      4. Oh Holy Night - Oi, jouluyo
      5. The Joy Of Giving
      6. Kulkuset fantasai - Fantasy On Jingle Bells
      7. Tonttujen joulukussi
      8. Nigra sum
      9. Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maisons
      10. Kuului laulu enkelten
      11. Go, Tell It On The Mountain
      12. Joudu, satakiel
      13. Katso, ihme taivainen
      14. En etsi valtaa, loistoa
      15. Maa on niin kaunis
      16. Jouluna Jumala syntyi

      Music Review:

      1. Aulis Sallinen: Chamber Music
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      6. Brahms, Reger and Stephan
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      8. Brahms: Symphony in Cm No1, Op68; Symphony in F No3, Op90
      9. Coleridge-Taylor: Chamber Music
      10. Contemporary Danish Music for Orchestra, Vol. 2

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