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Track Listings

1. Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen - Brahms/Rohwer

2. Spagnolette - Praetorius

3. Bring Your Torches - arr. Wasner

4. In dulci jubilo - Praetorius

5. Carowle for Christmas Day - Byrd

6. Il est ne le divin enfant - arr. Rutter

7. Ricercar del Duodecimo Tuono - Gabrielli

8. Babe of Bethlehem - Walker, arr. Van Camp

9. Gesu Bambino - Yon

10. Basse Danse Bergeret - Susato

11. Hodie, nobis de caelo descendit - Grandi

12. The Little Drummer Boy - Davis, Onorati & Simeone

13. Sweet Little Jesus Boy

Tracks:

Carol Of The Drum
Do You Hear What I Hear
Sussex Carol
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
The Birds
Carol Of The Bells
Past Three O'clock
Adam Lay Ybounden
We Three Kings
Silent Night
There Is No Rose
Christmas Lullaby
Joys Seven
O Holy Night
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Product Description

This splendid recording of 15 traditional Christmas songs and carols displays the impressive vocal talents of the members of the Northwest Boychoir and the young men and women of Vocalpoint! Seattle. Released in 1994, this is the third holiday album recorded and produced under the direction of Joseph Crnko with Nathaniel Papadakis. With this album, the choirs have worked to recreate the splendor and magic of their annual Festival of Lessons & Carols presentations. To capture the distinct quality of the boychoir sound, the choirs recorded on location at West Seattle's beautiful Holy Rosary Church. Every effort was taken to retain the breathtaking resonance of Holy Rosary. To add to the beauty of this recording, the choirs are accompanied by musicians from Seattle's leading orchestras and chamber groups. The result is a rich, vibrant recording that fully reveals the talents of these ensembles.

Customer Reviews:

Garbage.......2006-01-10

The only reason this has a good rating is because half of the people who rated it are allumni!!!

An allumni's review.......2005-12-08

I was a part of this CD and I can tell you without hesitating that this orginization is extremely professional, educational and musically proficient. Joe (director) is a musical Remberant; the majority of the music on this CD is music he arranged. Some of the most beneficial experiences in my early life are associated with the NW Boys choir. Your purchase will be well-invested should you choose to buy this CD. We worked hard on it, and the overall result is spectacular.

Michael Baker

A beautifull soundtrack.......2002-08-22

This CD is absolutely amazing, I don't know much about the technical things, but the absolute musical clarity is awesome. It includes 15 traditional Christmas masterpieces including an astounding version of carol of the bells. In my opinion, it's a must have for holiday buying; a group this talented really deserves to be in the music collection of every Christmas fanatic like myself. Go ahead... buy it... you know you want to ;)

I am an allumni of this organization.......2001-11-30

This is a professional choir consisted of young and very talented musicians. [...]

Cool Stuff.......2000-01-11

If you haven't heard the Northwest Choirs, you need to. These guys are great. The CD is really good traditional carols, many arranged by the group's conductor. If you like choral, or if you like 'Tis the Season, you should get this. If you live around the Seattle region, come see Lessons and Carols. I went this year and was astounded. Go Performing, VPS, and Joe.

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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004WZT9
Release Date: 1996-12-01

Tracks:

Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen - Brahms/Rohwer
Spagnolette - Praetorius
Bring Your Torches - arr. Wasner
In dulci jubilo - Praetorius
Carowle for Christmas Day - Byrd
Il est ne le divin enfant - arr. Rutter
Ricercar del Duodecimo Tuono - Gabrielli
Babe of Bethlehem - Walker, arr. Van Camp
Gesu Bambino - Yon
Basse Danse Bergeret - Susato
Hodie, nobis de caelo descendit - Grandi
The Little Drummer Boy - Davis, Onorati & Simeone
Sweet Little Jesus Boy

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Shakti Fusion

1. Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen - Brahms/Rohwer
2. Spagnolette - Praetorius
3. Bring Your Torches - arr. Wasner
4. In dulci jubilo - Praetorius
5. Carowle for Christmas Day - Byrd
6. Il est ne le divin enfant - arr. Rutter
7. Ricercar del Duodecimo Tuono - Gabrielli
8. Babe of Bethlehem - Walker, arr. Van Camp
9. Gesu Bambino - Yon
10. Basse Danse Bergeret - Susato
11. Hodie, nobis de caelo descendit - Grandi
12. The Little Drummer Boy - Davis, Onorati & Simeone
13. Sweet Little Jesus Boy