Gregorian Chant/Xmas Mass

Track Listings
1. First Mass for Christmas: Dominus Dixit Ad Me, Introit    
2. First Mass for Christmas: Kyrie IV    
3. First Mass for Christmas: Gloria IV    
4. First Mass for Christmas: Tecum Principium, Graduale    
5. First Mass for Christmas: Dominus Dixit Ad Me, Alleluia    
6. First Mass for Christmas: Laetentur Caeli, Offertorium    
7. First Mass for Christmas: Sanctus IV    
8. First Mass for Christmas: Agnus Dei IV    
9. First Mass for Christmas: In Splendoribus Sanctorum, Communion    
10. Third Mass for Christmas: Puer Natus Est Nobis, Introit    
11. Third Mass for Christmas: Viderunt Omnes, Gradule    
12. Third Mass for Christmas: Dies Sanctificatus, Alleluia    
13. Third Mass for Christmas: Tui Sunt Caeli, Offertorium    
14. Third Mass for Christmas: Viderunt Omnes Fines Terrae, Communion    

Gregorian Chant/Xmas Mass, Music, Gregorian Chant, Santo Domingo de Silos Abbey Monks' Choir, Choral, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Classical, Western European Chant
Gregorian Chant, Christmas Chants
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    Gregorian Chant, Christmas Chants

    Manufacturer: Jade Records
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    ASIN: B0000015HN
    Release Date: 1994-11-08

    Tracks:

    1. Antiphon: Judaea et Jerusalem
    2. Responsory: Salve Virginale Christi Jesu Palatium
    3. Antiphon: Completi Sunt Dies Mariae
    4. Responsory: Hodie Nobis De Caelo
    5. Reading: Genealogy According To Saint Matthew
    6. Responsory: Verbum Caro
    7. Introit: Dominus Dixit Ad Me
    8. Kyrie IV
    9. Offertory: Laetentur Caeli
    10. Agnus Dei IV
    11. Communion: In Splendoribus
    12. Hymn: A Solis Ortus Cardine
    13. Introit: Puer Natus Est Nobis
    14. Kyrie XI
    15. Gloria XI
    16. Gradual: Viderunt Omnes Fines Terrae
    17. Alleluia: Dies Sanctificatus
    18. Offertory: Tui Sunt Caeli
    19. Sanctus XI
    20. Agnus Dei XI
    21. Communion: Viderunt Omnes Fines Terrae
    22. Antiphon: Natus Est Nobis Hodie Salvator
    23. Alma Redemptoris Mater
    A Baroque Christmas
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • A warm, joyful baroque Christmas celebration
    • An excellent performance
    A Baroque Christmas

    Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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    ASIN: B000005J0W
    Release Date: 1992-08-25

    Tracks:

    1. A Minuit Fut Fait Un Reveil
    2. Noels Pour Les Instruments: Noels Pour Les Instruments: Joseph est Bien Marie
    3. Noels Pour Les Instruments: Or Nous Dites Marie
    4. Noels Pour Les Instruments: Une Jeune Pucelle
    5. Noels Pour Les Instruments: Vous Qui Desirez Sans Fin
    6. Noels Pour Les Instruments: Ou S'en Vont Ces Gais Bergers
    7. Hodie Christus Natus Est
    8. Nun Jauchzet Mit Hellem Ton
    9. Laudate Dominum - Claudio Monteverdi
    10. Non Recedet Laus Tuus
    11. Salve Regina - Claudio Monteverdi
    12. The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation - Henry Purcell
    13. Messe De Minuit Sur Des Airs De Noel: Messe De Minuit Sur Des Airs De Noel: Kyrie
    14. Messe De Minuit Sur Des Airs De Noel: Gloria
    15. Messe De Minuit Sur Des Airs De Noel: Credo
    16. Messe De Minuit Sur Des Airs De Noel: Offertoire
    17. Messe De Minuit Sur Des Airs De Noel: Snactus
    18. Messe De Minuit Sur Des Airs De Noel: Agnus Dei

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A warm, joyful baroque Christmas celebration.......2004-12-07

    The beautiful, varied, and well-chosen repertoire on this disc will keep you returning to it season after season. We start with a 17th-cantury French NOEL, lovingly and simply rendered a cappella by Richard Duguay. There follow some more French carols in instrumental arrangements by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, two traditional plainchants, some sumptuous madrigal-style pieces by Schein and Monteverdi, Purcell's florid and expressive vocal monologue for the Virgin Mary, and finally the most substantial piece on the disc: Charpentier's Christmas Midnight Mass, a very interesting work based on French carol themes. The performances by the Boston camerata are warm and vibrant. This early baroque Christmas disc is a real winner.

    4 out of 5 stars An excellent performance.......2000-09-18

    This cd is the Baroque equivalent of the Medieval and Renaissance Christmas albums of the Boston Camerata. It has the least varied repetoire, in part because of the Charpentier Mass - Messe de Minuit sur des Airs de Noel, a work well worth having in its entirety. There are two pieces that are chant and a marvelous piece from Germany in an Italian style - Nun Jauchzet mit Hellem Ton - to which the notes say there are two sets of words, the one recorded here in praise of the Christmas festival, the other celebrating the amorous delights of nymphs. With such a delightful piece of trivia, how could the cd fail?

    While the Boston Camerata gives its normal skilled performance, they are not as spectacular as they are on earlier music. They still are among the better interpreters of Baroque music, but it is not their speciality.

    This is an excellent Christmas cd worthy of being in any collection.
    Chants of Christmas
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      Chants of Christmas

      Manufacturer: Gloriae Dei Cantores
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      ASIN: B000003XFC
      Release Date: 1996-02-16

      Tracks:

      1. Ad Missam in Vigilia: Introit: Hodie Scietis - Br. Nathanael Reese
      2. Ad Missam in Vigilia: Gradual: Hodie Scietis - Br. Tim Pehta
      3. Ad Missam in Vigilia: Alleluia: Crastina Die - Br. Tim Pehta
      4. Ad Missam in Vigilia: Offertory: Tollite Portas - David Haig
      5. Ad Missam in Vigilia: Communion: Revelabitur - Br. Peter Logan
      6. Ad Missam in Nocte: Introit: Dominus Dixit - Br. Peter Logan
      7. Ad Missam in Nocte: Gradual: Tecum Principium - Br. Nathanael Reese
      8. Ad Missam in Nocte: Alleluia: Dominus Dixit - Sr. Chris Helfrich
      9. Ad Missam in Nocte: Offertory: Laetentur Caeli - Sr. Alicia Mitman
      10. Ad Missam in Nocte: Communion: In Splendoribus - Luke Norman
      11. Ad Missam in Aurora: Introit: Lux Fulgebit - Sr. Lucia Smith
      12. Ad Missam in Aurora: Gradual: Benedictus Qui Venit - Sr. Chris Helfrich
      13. Ad Missam in Aurora: Alleluia: Dominus Regnavit - Sr. Chris Helfrich
      14. Ad Missam in Aurora: Offertory: Deus Enim Firmavit - Cynthia Ingwersen
      15. Ad Missam in Aurora: Communion: Exsulta Filia Sion - Sr. Sharon Hunter
      16. Ad Missam in Die: Introit: Puer Natus Est Nobias - Sr. Anne Furst
      17. Ad Missam in Die: Gradual: Viderunt Omnes - Br. Nathanael Reese
      18. Ad Missam in Die: Alleluia: Dies Sanctificatus - Sr. Anne Furst
      19. Ad Missam in Die: Offertory: Tui Sunt Caeli - Wayne Schuman
      20. Ad Missam in Die: Viderunt Omnes - Betsey Bott
      21. Antiphons To The Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemn Tones: Alma Redemptoris Mater - James Jordan
      22. Antiphons To The Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemn Tones: Ave Regina Caelorum - Br. Mark Bushnell
      23. Antiphons To The Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemn Tones: Regina Caeli - Sr. Alicia Mitman
      24. Antiphons To The Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemn Tones: Salve Regina - Kathy Schuman
      25. Antiphons To The Blessed Virgin Mary, Simple Tones: Alma Redemptoris Mater - Sr. Lucia Smith
      26. Antiphons To The Blessed Virgin Mary, Simple Tones: Ave Regina Caelorum - Sr. Sharon Hunter
      27. Antiphons To The Blessed Virgin Mary, Simple Tones: Regina Caeli - Sr. Sharon Hunter
      28. Antiphons To The Blessed Virgin Mary, Simple Tones: Salve Regina - Wayne Schuman

      Album Description

      The expectant Vigil Mass of Christmas is followed by the Midnight, Dawn, and Day Masses that celebrate the joy of the Incarnation. Antiphons to the Savior's Mother honor her humility and obedience to God.
      Gregorian Chant/Xmas Mass
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        Gregorian Chant/Xmas Mass

        Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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        ASIN: B000006MBB
        Release Date: 1990-10-25

        Tracks:

        1. First Mass for Christmas: Dominus Dixit Ad Me, Introit
        2. First Mass for Christmas: Kyrie IV
        3. First Mass for Christmas: Gloria IV
        4. First Mass for Christmas: Tecum Principium, Graduale
        5. First Mass for Christmas: Dominus Dixit Ad Me, Alleluia
        6. First Mass for Christmas: Laetentur Caeli, Offertorium
        7. First Mass for Christmas: Sanctus IV
        8. First Mass for Christmas: Agnus Dei IV
        9. First Mass for Christmas: In Splendoribus Sanctorum, Communion
        10. Third Mass for Christmas: Puer Natus Est Nobis, Introit
        11. Third Mass for Christmas: Viderunt Omnes, Gradule
        12. Third Mass for Christmas: Dies Sanctificatus, Alleluia
        13. Third Mass for Christmas: Tui Sunt Caeli, Offertorium
        14. Third Mass for Christmas: Viderunt Omnes Fines Terrae, Communion
        Noel, Noel!: Noels Francais/French Christmas Music (1200-1600)
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • refreshingly traditional
        • Beautiful
        • This is excellent work
        • My favorite Christmas album.
        • This is an outstanding recording
        Noel, Noel!: Noels Francais/French Christmas Music (1200-1600)

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        ASIN: B000000SCC
        Release Date: 1991-09-13

        Tracks:

        1. I - Midnight In Bethlehem: Oyez Seigneur comment parla (The Sybil's Prophecy)
        2. I - Midnight In Bethlehem: O oriens, splendor lucis aeternae
        3. I - Midnight In Bethlehem: Kyrie 'Le jour de Noel'
        4. II - Christmas Week In Beauvais: Lux Hodie - Orientis Partibus
        5. II - Christmas Week In Beauvais: Quem vidistis pastores
        6. II - Christmas Week In Beauvais: Magnum nomen domini
        7. II - Christmas Week In Beauvais: Lux optata claruit
        8. II - Christmas Week In Beauvais: Virgo gemma virginum
        9. II - Christmas Week In Beauvais: Quando decet honore
        10. III - To The Virgin: Ave regina celorum
        11. III - To The Virgin: In tua memoria
        12. III - To The Virgin: Magnificat
        13. IV - Noel, Noel: Noe, Noe
        14. IV - Noel, Noel: Noe, noe, magnificus est rex pacificus
        15. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Conditor en francais
        16. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Chantons Noel, menons joyeuse vie
        17. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Bransle de Bourgogne
        18. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Or vous tremoussez, pasteurs de Judee
        19. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Et d'ou venez-vous, Madame Lucette?
        20. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Bransle de Bourgogne - Bransle double
        21. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Disons nau a pleine teste
        22. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Ronde And Saltarello
        23. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Nouvelles, nouvelles
        24. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Pres Bethleem dans une estable
        25. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Sur le mont de Sion
        26. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Dona nobis pacem (From The 'Missa sur le Point d'Avignon')
        27. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: O l'heureuse journee
        28. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Bransle de Champagne
        29. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Venez ouyr la trompette
        30. V - A Renaissance Bouquet Of Carol And Dances: Bransle de Champagne (Reprise)

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars refreshingly traditional.......2006-11-10

        If you are as tired as I am of canned Christmas muzak, you will find this to be refreshing, beautiful, and uplifting for the season of Christ's birth.

        5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2001-12-22

        I was looking for something different from all the popular American Chirstmas music that has been re-done so many times. Here is a collection that satisfied me, and will delight both Franco-phones and Anglo-phones (English speakers) Some of the pieces are very chant like, but others are lively songs with lots of energy. Especially notable are tracks # 18, Or vous trémoussez, pasteurs de Judée, # 13, Noe, Noe, and my personal favorite, # 27, O l'heureuse journée. You likely will not recognize any of the tunes, so it may take a bit for this album to sound like Christmas, but it quickly did for me. The ancient instruments employed also give the music a unique sound that is really neat. This is a CD worth purchasing

        5 out of 5 stars This is excellent work.......1999-11-19

        I am a musician and a medieval history buff, and first heard the Beauvais segments of this recording over the car radio, as I parked intending to do some Christmas shopping. I could not leave the car until the last note was sung and immediately began a search for the recording. The music is so...right, like a little time trip, haunting, triggering the imagination.

        5 out of 5 stars My favorite Christmas album........1999-09-04

        Beautifully clear voices mix with period instruments and voices of character to present a lively, touching, and thoroughly enjoyable mix of music of centuries past.

        5 out of 5 stars This is an outstanding recording.......1998-12-26

        Joel Cohen and the boston Camerata have recorded an outstanding collection of French Christmas carols.
        Venetian Christmas
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • a voice teacher and early music fan
        • Very enjoyable recording of the music McCreesh does best
        • Christmas Eve in San Marco, Venice
        • Better than gold...
        • Tarnished gold
        Venetian Christmas

        Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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        5. Schütz: Christmas Vespers / McCreesh, Gabrieli Consort and Players

        ASIN: B00005ONMM
        Release Date: 2001-10-09

        Tracks:

        1. Intonazione Dell'undecimo Tono, C 249
        2. Audite Principes A 16, C 123: Coro I/Coro II/Coro III
        3. Introitus
        4. Kyrie
        5. Gloria
        6. Oratio
        7. Prophetia
        8. Epistola
        9. Canzon Noni Toni A 12, C 183
        10. Evangelium
        11. Credo
        12. Intonazione Del Settimo Tono, C 245
        13. Salvator Noster A 15, C 80: Coro I/Coro II/Coro III
        14. Praefatio
        15. Sanctus
        16. Toccata
        17. O Jesu Mi Dulcissime A 8, C56: Coro I/Coro II
        18. Pater Noster
        19. Agnus Dei
        20. Canzon Duodecimi Toni (No.3) A 10, C179: Coro I/Coro II
        21. Postcommunio - Benedictio
        22. Quem Vidistis Pastores, After C 77: Coro I/Coro II/Coro III

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-11-27

        For the Doge and the Venetian nobility, Christmas Eve began with a series of attendances in the Basilica that were celebrated with great ceremony. Two hours before sunset, the Doge and the privileged political advisers came to San Marco, where they heard Vespers celebrated by a large group of musicians, vocal and instrumental; the musical settings were in 8,10,12 and 16 parts. As soon as Matins concluded, about 2 hours after Sunset, the first Mass of Christmas began. As it began, the Doge ,resplendent in the insignia of his office, left his throne, and accompanied by the papal Legate, knelt on the first step in front of the High Altar to respond to the Legate's Confession. This distinctly Venetian symbiosis of religion and politics is epitomized in the first motet 'Audite principes'. Gabrieli's musical style in this motet makes use of a declamatory solo voice with supporting instruments, soon combining in an eloquent 16 part Tutti
        Cypriano de Rore's setting of the Mass Ordinary is a parody of Josquin's famous 6-part motet'Praeter rerum serium',which celebrates the miracle of the birth of God in human form by the untainted Virgin Mother. To Josquin's 6-part texture Rore adds a seventh part. The result reflects Rore's command of traditional compositional techniques.
        There is a great deal of clarifying information in the accompanying materials with the CD; it would be well for the listener to read it, as it is not particularly lengthy and easily comprehended.
        Paul McCreesh is one of the most talented directors in the field of early music ,and along with his Gabrielli Consort & Players , has gained an international reputation. One of the things he has done that has gained him critical acclaim ,is to recreate spectacular historic events, such as this CD "First Mass of Christmas in St. Mark's".
        This is truly a fine recording, and the first time I HEARD it, I simply listened and it was so beautiful!!Then, finally, I read about it,and it became even more meaningful. The singing is exquisitely etheral; perfect diction-perfect balance -chock full of emotional content. The accompanying instruments are played skillfully and provide not only accompaniments, but inspiring solo passages.
        All you early music lovers, don't miss this one!!!!

        5 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable recording of the music McCreesh does best.......2006-08-14

        An excellent CD of Venetian Christmas music. The Missa "Præter rerum serium" by Cipriano de Rore is excellent. The works of Gabrieli are good, too. Nice to have new recordings of Salvator noster and Audite principes!

        The use of tenor cornetts on this recording was a highlight for me. I bought one a few years ago, and it is nice to hear them so well played here.

        The arrangement of Quem vidistis pastores is interesting. Hugh Keyte has certainly filled the score out. However, I have never found the score as it stands inadequate.

        Anyway, a wonderful Christmas album and one to enjoy all year round.

        5 out of 5 stars Christmas Eve in San Marco, Venice.......2005-10-12

        On the scale of favorite music for the Christmas Season for this listener it is often a toss up among Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols', carols form the Kings College Chapel, and music composed for the midnight mass on Christmas Eve. This recording by the Gabrieli Consort and Players conducted by Paul McCreesh is about as authentic as they come. The works are by Giovanni Gabrieli and Cipriano de Rore (with one organ Toccata improvised after Girolamo Frescobaldi by Timothy Roberts) but the majority of the music is Gregorian Chant. The listener is transported to the vast spaces of San Marco which not only adds a holy resonance to the chants but also provides the perfect response time and setting for the polyphony of the Gabrieli works.

        Performed on ancient instruments and organ, the recording captures all the mystery and candlelit hush of the period. The singing by the Gabrieli Singers is exceptionally fine. There may be more interesting works by Gabrieli on other recordings, but for creating a Venetian Christmas Eve Mass mood, few other recordings can top this one. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, October 05

        5 out of 5 stars Better than gold..........2004-02-07

        Don't listen to the music experts and their hair-splitting arguments: as a lover of Renaissance music I can tell you that this more than 80 minutes long recording by an all-male choir is simply wonderful and gives you the best of Western sacred music: virile Gregorian chant, exuberant but still deeply religious Late Medieval polyphony a la Desprez by Cipriano Rore and Italian Baroque by Giovanni Gabrieli, which is more mundane in tone but nevertheless very beautiful.

        There is a striking but beautiful contrast between the low, almost cavernous plainchant resonating under the church vaults-the performance was recorded in a Northumbrian priory-and the high triumphant tones of the Renaissance contrapuntal pieces in which male altos play a prominent role. Short but gorgeous instrumental pieces alternate with chant and psalmody.

        Psalmody? Yes, contrary to most Mass cds, this one contains not only the usual sequence of Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus and Agnus but also all the Latin readings sung on a very simple melody (the text and the translation are available in the accompanyng booklet, thank God!): the Epistle, the Gospel, the Eucharist prayers, etc.

        The psalmody, specially the rather long Gospel reading, may sound monotonous at first but you will quickly get used to it and it will provide a welcome interlude during which your ears can take a rest and recover from the all powerful, almost overwhelming stimuli of polyphonic chant.

        The reconstruction does not omit any detail: at the sacred moment of consecration, for example, when the priest invokes in a low voice the power of the Holy Spirit to come on the bread and wine, you hear the tremedously stirring sound of cathedral bells accompanied by the organ.

        The traditional Mass chants by Rore with high-pitched countertenors (male altos) are stunningly beautiful and are the highlight of this cd. They are imitations (parodies) of Desprez's style but this does not mean that they are inferior in quality. If anything, they are more brilliant since they feature seven voices, instead of just six. The Sanctus is simply not of this world! If you like Desprez and Ockeghem, you will be thrilled by Rore.

        The whole atmosphere of the performance is one of dignified exultation, as befits a real liturgy... Not a single atom of gloominess as one reviewer below said but if you are looking for ligt music you will not find it here. This is San Marco and majesty is the key note.

        I cannot imagine a better cd in this kind of music.

        4 out of 5 stars Tarnished gold.......2003-01-24

        I find myself agreeing more or less with the last reviwer regarding this CD. There has been a tendency with the Gabrieli Singers towards a certain roughness and lack of "line", which is again demonstrated on this recording. The first couple of recordings of Venetian liturgy were superb (Venetian Coronation and Venetian Easter Mass), but I wonder if they are becoming complacent.

        As mentioned before, there is a lack of real "atmosphere" which marks those two aforementioned earlier discs as outstanding (and which also makes their Prateorius and Sheppard recordings stand out).

        Obviously this group are still at the very top of the league when it comes to this repertoire, but the fact that we know what they can do when at their very best means only 4/5 for this release.

        Interesting, awesome even, but strangely uncaptivating.
        Gregorian Advent & Christmas
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        • Unknown but so beautiful
        Gregorian Advent & Christmas
        Chloral Ensemble of the Order of the Frati Minori of Busto Arsizio
        Manufacturer: Fine Tune
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        ASIN: B00005Y9T3
        Release Date: 1998-10-13

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        5 out of 5 stars Unknown but so beautiful.......2007-06-06

        This CD, previously totally unknown to me, was discovered by chance at a local antique mall in an obvious estate sale. A risky purchase, brought on by the wonderful titles presented, was more than worthy of the tiny sum paid. The chant is loud, strong, clear and inspiring...frankly superior to other well known chant issues. Recommend Highly, if you can find it after this review.
        A Season of Passion (Box Set)
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          A Season of Passion (Box Set)

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          ASIN: B0002QO4LI
          Release Date: 2004-08-31
          Best of Christmas Tradition
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            Best of Christmas Tradition

            Manufacturer: Tradition Records
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            ASIN: B0000AYLJU
            Release Date: 2003-09-16

            Tracks:

            1. Joy to the World - Richard Purvis
            2. It Came Upon a Midnite Clear - Richard Purvis
            3. First Noel - Richard Purvis
            4. Lo, How a Rose - Richard Purvis
            5. Adeste Fidelis - Richard Purvis
            6. O Little Town - Richard Purvis
            7. Cortege et Litanie - Richard Purvis
            8. Christmas Cradle Song - Richard Purvis
            9. O Little Town - Richard Purvis
            10. In Dulci Jubila - Richard Purvis
            11. Carol Rhapsody - Richard Purvis

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            1. Nowell Sing We - New York Pro Musica
            2. Ave Maria - New York Pro Musica
            3. Gloria/Alleluia - New York Pro Musica
            4. Lullay Lullow - New York Pro Musica
            5. What Tidings Bringest Thou? - New York Pro Musica
            6. Marvel Not, Joseph - New York Pro Musica
            7. Alma Redemptoris Mater - New York Pro Musica
            8. Make We Joy Now in This Fest - New York Pro Musica
            9. Nowell, Nowell: Tidings True - New York Pro Musica
            10. Sancta Maria - New York Pro Musica
            11. Hail Mary, Full of Grace - New York Pro Musica
            12. Ave Rex Angelorum - New York Pro Musica
            13. Tibi Laus, Tibi Gloria - New York Pro Musica
            14. Beata Progenies - New York Pro Musica
            15. Nova, Nova - New York Pro Musica

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            1. Dies Santificatus (Day Sanctified) - The Sistine Choir
            2. Pastores Dicite (Speak, Shepherds) - The Sistine Choir
            3. Hodie Christius Natus Est (Today, Christ Is Born) - The Sistine Choir
            4. Improperia (Reprove) - The Sistine Choir
            5. Tenebr The Sistine Choir
            6. Ave Maria, Vergine Fiore (Hail Mary, Virgin Flower) - The Sistine Choir
            7. Rorate C (Song of Advent) - The Sistine Choir
            8. Victimaschali (Easter Victim) - The Sistine Choir
            9. Vexilla Regis (King's Insignia) - The Sistine Choir
            10. Adeste Fidelis (Oh Come All Ye Faithful) - The Sistine Choir
            Gregorian Chant - Christmas Mass
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              Gregorian Chant - Christmas Mass

              Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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              1. Chant II
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              ASIN: B000001GA5
              Release Date: 1990-10-25

              Tracks:

              1. Third Christmas Mass: Introit: Puer natus est nobis
              2. Third Christmas Mass: Kyrie altissime
              3. Third Christmas Mass: Gloria II
              4. Third Christmas Mass: Collect: Concede quaesumus
              5. Third Christmas Mass: Epistle: Multifariam
              6. Third Christmas Mass: Gradual: Viderunt omnes
              7. Third Christmas Mass: Alleluia: Dies sanctificatus
              8. Third Christmas Mass: Gospel: In principio
              9. Third Christmas Mass: Credo I
              10. Third Christmas Mass: Offertory: Tui sunt caeli
              11. Third Christmas Mass: Secret: Oblata, Domine
              12. Third Christmas Mass: Preface: Quia per incarnati
              13. Third Christmas Mass: Sanctus III
              14. Third Christmas Mass: Doxology: Per quem haec
              15. Third Christmas Mass: Lord's Prayer: Pater noster
              16. Third Christmas Mass: Pax Domini
              17. Third Christmas Mass: Agnus Dei
              18. Third Christmas Mass: Communion: Viderunt omnes
              19. Third Christmas Mass: Postcommunion: Praesta quaesumus
              20. Third Christmas Mass: Ite, missa est

              Music Track:

              1. Hear My Prayer Choral Favourites
              2. Hymn to Holy Mother and Invocations
              3. Introduction & Variations
              4. Jehan Alain: Oeuvres instrumentales & vocales
              5. Johan Helmich Roman: Lilla Drottningholmsmusiken/Piante Amiche/Sjukmans Musiqen
              6. Karl Böhm Conducts Beethoven
              7. Kerll: Oeuvres Pour Orgue, Sonatae Unarum Fidium
              8. Le Quintette Moraguès Fait la Fête: 20 Ans de Concerts, 20 Ans de Bis
              9. Lotti: Crucifixus A8; Miserere in G
              10. Magnificat: Classical Music for Reflection and Meditation

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