Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the holiday season with "Christmas Choral Highlights 2009" by Oxford University Press Music. This captivating collection, released on March 13, 2009, under the Oxford University Press Music label, brings together a diverse array of choral works that celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, this album features 23 tracks, each meticulously crafted to evoke the warmth and joy of the festive season.
From the traditional carol "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" arranged by Malcolm Archer to the contemporary piece "The Heart-in-Waiting" by Bob Chilcott, the album showcases a rich tapestry of musical styles and compositions. Notable works include "O holy night" and "We three kings of Orient are," which are beautifully rendered in SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) arrangements. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "El Noi de la mare (Carol of the Gifts)" and "Gloucestershire Wassail," adding a touch of diversity and cultural richness to the collection.
The album is a testament to the enduring appeal of choral music, featuring contributions from renowned composers and arrangers such as Alan Bullard, Sir David Willcocks, and Christopher Robinson. Whether you're a seasoned choral enthusiast or simply looking to add some holiday cheer to your music library, "Christmas Choral Highlights 2009" offers a delightful assortment of songs that are sure to resonate with listeners of all ages.
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Tracks
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - SATBMalcolm Archer, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The Heart-in-Waiting - SATBKevin Crossley-Holland, Bob Chilcott, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
And can this newborn mystery - SATBBrian Wren, Alan Bullard, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The virgin's name was Mary - SATBHoward Skempton, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
O holy night - SATBJohn Sullivan Dwight, Cappeau de Roquemaure, Mack Wilberg, Adolphe Adam, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
I saw three ships - SATBTraditional, Anthony Powers, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
El Noi de la mare (Carol of the Gifts) - SATBG.K. Evans, John Rutter, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Tomorrow go ye forth - SATBTraditional, Gabriel Jackson, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
A Cradle Song - SATBWilliam Blake, Rikuya Terashima, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The Marvellous Birth - SATBElizabeth Jennings, Bob Chilcott, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Adam and the Mother - SATBTraditional, Kerry Andrew, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The Word's Desire - SATBG. K. Chesterton, Paul Drayton, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Cradle Song - SATBRichard Causton, Wedderbum, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Birthday Carol - SATBSir David Willcocks, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Gloucestershire Wassail - SATBTraditional, Richard Shephard, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Come, let us all with heart and voice - SATBAlan Bullard, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
We three kings of Orient are - SATBJohn Henry Hopkins, Stephen Cleobury, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Good Christians all, rejoice - SATBJ.M. Neale, Traditional, Alan Bullard, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Now is the Time of Christemas - SATBEdmund Jolliffe, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
The Night is Still - SATBLord Alfred Tennyson, Cecilia McDowall, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Born this day is the Son of God - SATBTraditional, Fred Onovwerosuoke, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Born to Rule - SATBMichael Burnett, Peter Hunt, Traditional, Louise Bennett, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
Christmas a come - SATBPeter Hunt, Michael Burnett, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Christopher Robinson
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