Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with The Sixteen's "The Complete Traditional Christmas Carols Collection," a comprehensive compilation of beloved carols and chants that span centuries of musical tradition. Under the direction of Harry Christophers, this two-disc set features 41 tracks that showcase the rich harmonies and precise vocals for which The Sixteen are renowned.
Released on September 25, 2015, via the CORO label, this collection is a treasure trove of choral music that includes both familiar favorites and lesser-known gems. From the joyous "The First Nowell" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" to the contemplative "In the Bleak Midwinter" and "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," each track is performed with meticulous attention to detail and a deep respect for the original compositions.
The album's duration of over two hours ensures that you can enjoy a wide range of styles and moods, from the lively "Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly" to the serene "Silent Night." The inclusion of Gregorian chants and medieval carols adds a layer of historical depth, making this collection a true celebration of the season's musical heritage.
Whether you're a longtime fan of The Sixteen or new to their work, "The Complete Traditional Christmas Carols Collection" is a delightful way to experience the magic of Christmas through the lens of some of the world's most beautiful choral music.
(C) 2015 The Sixteen Productions
Tracks
The First NowellThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips
Once in Royal David's CityThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
The Sussex CarolThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips
While Shepherds WatchedThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips
I Saw Three ShipsThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Ruth Dean, David Roy
Angels from the Realms of GloryThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
O Little Town of BethlehemThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips, Nicola Jenkin
Silent NightThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robin Jeffrey
Away in a MangerThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
RockingThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
In Dulci JubiloThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Ding Dong Merrily on HighThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
In the Bleak MidwinterThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robin Jeffrey, David Roy
Good King WenceslasThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips
Deck the Hall with Boughs of HollyThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
The Holly and the IvyThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Nicola Jenkin, Deborah Miles-Johnson, Andrew Carwood, Tim Jones
God Rest You Merry GentlemenThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips
See Amid the Winter's SnowThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips, Sally Dunkley, Jeremy White
The Coventry CarolThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robin Jeffrey, Ruth Dean, Neil MacKenzie, Jeremy White
O Come All Ye FaithfulThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips
Hark! The Herald Angels SingThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Margaret Phillips
Of the Father's Heart BegottenThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney
The Truth from AboveThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Gabriel's MessageThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Masters in This HallThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney
Past Three a ClockThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Jesus Christ the Apple TreeThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
In the Bleak MidwinterThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney, Grace Davidson, Jeremy Budd
Gloucestershire WassailThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney
In Dulci JubiloThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney
O Come, O Come EmmanuelThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney
Adam Lay YboundenThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Wither's Rocking HymnThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Grace Davidson, Jeremy Budd
The Cherry Tree CarolThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney
Personent HodieThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney
Down in Yon ForestThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Elin Manahan Thomas
Wexford CarolThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Joys SevenThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers
As with Gladness Men of OldThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney
Unto Us a Boy Is BornThe Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney