Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of traditional holiday music with "Christmas Choral Highlights 2006" by Traditional. This enchanting collection, released on January 1, 2006, under Oxford University Press Music, brings together a diverse array of genres, including traditional music, Sufi, Bhajan, medieval, Qawwali, and Gregorian chant. Spanning a rich 56 minutes, the album features a captivating array of mixed-voice choral performances that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
From the resonant harmonies of "Where Riches Is Everlastingly" to the joyful exuberance of "Jingle, Bells," Traditional masterfully weaves together a tapestry of classic carols and lesser-known gems. The album includes beloved favorites such as "Away in a Manger" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain," as well as international treasures like "The Huron Carol" and "Amuworo ayi otu nwa (For unto us a child is born)." Each track is a testament to the enduring power of choral music to evoke the essence of the holiday season.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of choral music or simply looking to add some festive cheer to your holiday playlist, "Christmas Choral Highlights 2006" offers a delightful journey through the rich tapestry of Christmas music. Let the soothing voices of Traditional transport you to a place of warmth and celebration, making this album a cherished addition to your collection.
2006 Oxford University Press2006 Oxford University Press
Tracks
Where Riches Is Everlastingly - Mixed VoicesBob Chilcott, Traditional, The Oxford Choir
Scots Nativity - Mixed VoicesAlan Bullard, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Adam lay y-bounden - Mixed VoicesHoward Skempton, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Rejoice and be merry - Mixed VoicesJohn Rutter, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Gold for a manger bed - Mixed VoicesMalcolm Archer, Timothy Dudley-Smith, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Glory to the Christ Child - Mixed VoicesAlan Bullard, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Starry Night - Mixed VoicesSir David Willcocks, Anne Willcocks, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Noel! - Mixed VoicesGordon Thornett, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Put memory away (from 'And Peace on Earth') - Mixed VoicesBob Chilcott, Elizabeth Jennings, The Oxford Choir
The Huron Carol - Mixed VoicesEleanor Daley, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Amuworo ayi otu nwa (For unto us a child is born) - Mixed VoicesChristian Onyeji, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Shepherds, rejoice - Mixed VoicesPaul Carey, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Away in a manger - Mixed VoicesBob Chilcott, Traditional, The Oxford Choir
Jingle, bells - Mixed VoicesBob Chilcott, Traditional, The Oxford Choir
Sans Day Carol - Mixed VoicesPeter Hunt, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Still, Still, Still - Mixed VoicesMack Wilberg, David Warner, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Go tell It on the mountain - Mixed VoicesKen Burton, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy - Mixed VoicesKen Burton, Traditional, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
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