Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of Christmas with Francis Poulenc's 'Choral Christmas', a captivating album that embodies the spirit of the festive season. Released on 27 November 2024 by UME - Global Clearing House, this magnificent collection boasts a duration of 2 hours and 9 minutes, ensuring a prolonged indulgence in the magic of Christmas.
This exquisite album is a masterful blend of neoclassical and classical genres, showcasing Francis Poulenc's remarkable artistry. The extensive tracklist features an array of beloved Christmas carols, including 'The First Noel', 'God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen', and 'Silent Night', alongside lesser-known gems such as 'Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël' and 'Hacia Belén Va un Borrico'. Each piece has been carefully selected to evoke the joy, wonder, and serenity of the holiday season.
From the soaring harmonies of 'O Come, Emmanuel' to the gentle intimacy of 'I Wonder as I Wander', Francis Poulenc's 'Choral Christmas' is a sonic tapestry that will transport you to a world of festive delight. With its rich textures and nuanced performances, this album is sure to become a treasured companion during the Christmas season, inviting you to revel in the beauty and splendour of the most wonderful time of the year.
The First Noel - Arr. R. Shaw & A. Parker: The First Nowell (Arr. R. Shaw & A. Parker)Anonymous, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
God Rest You Merry, GentlemenTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Away in a Manger (Attrib. Martin Luther)James Ramsey Murray, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Fum, Fum, FumTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - Ed. R. Shaw & A. Parker: Lo, How a Rose E'er BloomingMichael Praetorius, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 1, O magnum mysteriumFrancis Poulenc, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Festival Singers
In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
O Come, EmmanuelTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Joy To The WorldGeorge Frideric Handel, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
O TannenbaumTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Timothy Stalter
Adeste FidelesTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 4, Hodie Christus natus estFrancis Poulenc, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Festival Singers
Angels We Have Heard on HighTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
The Boar's Head CarolTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Coventry CarolTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Good King WenceslasTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Katherine Murray, Victor Ledbetter
The Holly and the IvyTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Frank Timmerman
How unto Bethlehem?Traditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Masters in This HallTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Donna Carter, Victor Ledbetter
March of the KingsTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
My Dancing DayTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Good Christian Men, RejoiceTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Wassail SongTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, IsabellaTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Mary Had a BabyTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Christopher Cock
Hacia Belén Va un BorricoTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Victor Ledbetter
Christ Was Born on Christmas DayTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Katherine Murray, Victor Ledbetter
Deck the HallsTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
We Three Kings of Orient AreJohn Henry Hopkins, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Ronald Burrichter, Victor Ledbetter, Wayne Baughman
Touro-louro-louro!Nicolas Saboly, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
So Blest a SightTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Donna Carter
I Saw Three ShipsTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
What Child Is This?Traditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Christopher Cock, Victor Ledbetter
SusanniTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 2, Quem vidistis pastoresFrancis Poulenc, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Festival Singers
The Cherry Tree CarolTraditional, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Christopher Cock
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XII. Cum Sancto SpirituAntonio Vivaldi, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Carol Of The BellsMykola Leontovych, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
I Wonder as I Wander: I Wonder as I Wander (Arr. B. Bradford)John Jacob Niles, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
Whence is that goodly fragrance - Arr. M. Wilberg: Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance? (Arr. M. Wilberg)Traditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
The First NoelTraditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
How Far Is It To Bethlehem?Traditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
Pat-A-PanTraditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
What Shall We Give To The Babe In The Manger?Traditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
One December Bright And ClearTraditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
Fantasy On "What Child Is This?"Traditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your HeadJohn Jacob Niles, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
Angels From The Realms Of GloryTraditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
Silent NightTraditional, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square, Craig Jessop
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