Dallas Christmas Gala (Hybr) [Hybrid SACD] [SACD]

On this CD:

1. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Composed by John Williams
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Andrew Litton

2. A Christmas Flourish
Composed by Randol Alan Bass
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Andrew Litton

3. Caroling, Caroling
Composed by Alfred S. Burt
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David R. Davidson

4. Personent Hodie (On this day Earth shall ring) (Piae Cantiones)
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David R. Davidson

5. Festival Fanfare for Christmas
Composed by John Wasson
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David R. Davidson

6. The Holly and the Ivy, for soprano, baritone, chorus, handbells & orchestra
Composed by Stephen Harrison Paulus
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David R. Davidson

7. Seasonal Sounds, for chorus & full orchestra
Composed by Randol Alan Bass
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David R. Davidson

8. Sleigh Ride, for orchestra (or string orchestra)
Composed by Leroy Anderson
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Andrew Litton

9. White Christmas (first used in the film "Holiday Inn")
Composed by Irving Berlin
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Andrew Litton

10. O Magnum Mysterium, for chorus
Composed by Morten Lauridsen
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David R. Davidson

11. The 12 Days After Christmas
Composed by Fred Silver
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Andrew Litton

12. Bellsong Fantasy
Composed by Christmas Traditional
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David R. Davidson

13. This Christmastide
Composed by Donald/ McCulloch, Jane Fraser
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David R. Davidson

14. A Christmas Garland, for chorus
Composed by Alexander Courage
Performed by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Andrew Litton

Tracks:

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Seasonal Sounds
Caroling, Caroling
Personent Hodie
Festival Fanfare For Christmas
The Holly And The Ivy
A Christmas Flourish - Shiloh - Joy To The World - Silent Night - Angels We Have Heard On High
Sleigh Ride
White Christmas
O Magnum Mysterium
The 12 Days After Christmas
Bellsong Fantasy
This Christmastide
A Christmas Garland - Ding, Dong Merrily Oh High - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

Great Christmas music -- but the sleeve MIGHT have a printing error.......2006-10-10

I purchased this CD for the purpose of practicing what is listed as Track 7, "A Christmas Flourish," arranged by Randol Alan Bass, which is a choral medley of "Shiloh," "Joy To The World," "Silent Night" and "Angels We Have Heard On High." Instead, Track 7 turned out to be what is listed as Track 2: a Bass arrangement entitled "Seasonal Sounds," which is a choral medley of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," "Here Comes Santa Claus," "Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer" "Frosty The Snowman" and "Jingle Bells." Not having listened to the rest of the CD, I wrote to the publisher, asking what happened. I received the company's very prompt reply that both recordings ARE there, but Tracks 2 and 7 were inadvertently switched on the sleeve; that later shipments of the CD contained a corrected contents list. If it is there at all, the printing error should not deter any potential buyer from purchasing this very fine recording. If need be, just get out your pen and fix the sleeve.

SACD?.......2005-12-23

I must have missed that release of the SACD. I have fantastic surround system and the CD sounds great on it, BUT, if there is an enhanced CD for surround, I would sure like to know how to get it. The DSO is right here in my area and I enjoy going to the Meyerson and listening to the DSO and Chorus. Especially, the Christmas program. I believe the Lay Family Organ to be one of the finest examples of workmanship of a concert organ. To hear that ole 42' Bourdon on my system would probably shatter the windows! :)

How can I get this SACD? Anyone know?

Wait until you hear the SACD Stereo/Surround/Hybrid Disc.......2001-11-26

The CD was great, but this is a truly spectacular recording in the SACD version. While the selections tilt the balance more towards the secular, one of the most richly rewarding large versions of Silent Night are included in the "A Christmas Flourish" medley, all grounded by the deep pedal tones of the C. B. Fisk pipe organ. The Festival Fanfare for Christmas is great fun.
This disc certainly makes a joyful noise and will give your sound system a full workout!

There are some great songs that should be classics.......2000-12-15

This CD has some great songs that I haven't seen on other CDs before, but it also has some cheesy ones (albeit well performed). Favorites include This Christmastide, O Magnum Mysterium, and the Twelve Days after Christmas. On the cheesy side...Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas. Overall, a good album.

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