Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds 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 pieces that celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, this album is a testament to the rich tradition of choral music, featuring both classic carols and lesser-known gems.
From the joyous "I Saw Three Ships" to the serene "Cradle Song," each of the 24 tracks is performed with exquisite harmony and precision by the SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) choir. The album opens with the timeless "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" and closes with the uplifting "Christmas a Come," offering a comprehensive journey through the sounds of the season. Notable highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "O Holy Night," the festive "Gloucestershire Wassail," and the majestic "Born to Rule."
Whether you're a choral music enthusiast or simply looking to add some holiday cheer to your collection, "Christmas Choral Highlights 2009" is a delightful addition. The meticulous arrangements and the rich, resonant voices of the choir create an atmosphere of warmth and celebration, making it a perfect accompaniment to your festive gatherings or quiet moments of reflection. Experience the magic of the season through the artistry of Oxford University Press Music.
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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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