Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the holiday season with "Christmas Star: Carols for The Christmas Season" by The Cambridge Singers. Released on October 1, 1997, under the Collegium label, this captivating choral album is a celebration of timeless Christmas carols, beautifully arranged and performed with exquisite precision.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 1 minute, this album is a delightful collection of 23 tracks, featuring both traditional and contemporary arrangements. The Cambridge Singers, known for their impeccable vocal harmonies, bring a fresh and vibrant energy to classic carols such as "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," and "O Come All Ye Faithful." The album also includes lesser-known gems like "O Little One Sweet, BWV 493" arranged by J.S. Bach, and "Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle," arranged by John Rutter, showcasing the ensemble's versatility and musical depth.
The arrangements by renowned composers like John Rutter and Charles Wood add a unique touch to these beloved carols, making this album a standout in the choral Christmas music genre. Whether you're a fan of traditional carols or looking to discover new holiday favorites, "Christmas Star: Carols for The Christmas Season" is a must-listen for the festive season.
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Tracks
Good Christian Men, Rejoice (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
I Wonder as I Wander (Arr. J. Rutter) [2]Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
All My Heart This Night RejoicesJohann Georg Ebeling, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Silent Night, H. 145 (Arr. for Unaccompanied Choir)Franz Xaver Gruber, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Lo How a Rose E'er BloomingMichael Praetorius, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. C. Wood)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
We Three Kings of Orient Are (Arr. J. Rutter)John Henry Hopkins, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
How Great Our Joy (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
Angels We Have Heard on High (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Joy to the World (Arr. J. Rutter)Lowell Mason, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
Away in a Manger (Arr. J. Rutter) [1]James Ramsey Murray, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
What Child is This? (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
'Twas in the Moon of Winter Time (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O Little One Sweet, BWV 493 (Arr. J.S. Bach)Johann Sebastian Bach, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Go, Tell It on the Mountain (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
Away in a Manger (Arr. J. Rutter) [2]William J. Kirkpatrick, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Rise up Shepherd, and Follow (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
The Christmas Song (Arr. for Choir & Orchestra)Robert Wells, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
O Come All Ye Faithful (Arr. for Choir, Organ & Orchestra)John Francis Wade, The Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Orchestra, John Rutter
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