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Stille Nacht
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Silent night! Holy night!
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Gloucester Cathedral was the original recipient of Mark Blatchly’s arrangement of Franz Gruber’s Silent night. The comforting thirds of his harmonisations, together with the rich, hymn-like textures, reflect his love of England’s Victorian musical heritage. He saves his only fortissimo for the final verse’s climax, sung in German.
from notes by Charlotte Gardner © 2016
Recordings
 A Christmas Caroll from Westminster AbbeyCDA67716  Hyperion presents a delightful and unusual selection of music for Christmas from the Abbey Choir. It encompasses all the diverse themes of Christmas which have inspired composers across the ages: light shining in darkness; the tenderness of mother an ...» More |
 A Christmas Present from PolyphonyNOEL2Super-budget price sampler — Download only 'Stephen Layton directs the performances and deserves major credit for the very high standards evident on this compilation' (BBC Music Magazine) 'This is a disc for listening to in peace, after the Christmas Day festivites are over and the visitors have gone' (The Daily Telegraph)» More |
 A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols - The Centenary ServiceStudio Master: KGS0036-DDownload onlyStudio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available  A moment of pure magic as the light fails on a midwinter’s day and the still, small voice of a solo treble is heard … this is a cherishable document of one of this country’s timeless musical traditions on its centenary.» More |
 Adeste fidelesCDA66668 ‘An extremely well-sung traditional carol collection. The concert makes a great appeal by the quality of the singing and the beautiful digital recordi ... ‘A model of its kind’ (The Times)» More |
 Christmas StarCSCD503Download only  'I can't imagine any Christmas recording bringing more happiness' (Gramophone) 'New life is breathed into the old favourites, and I guarantee that whatever your musical tastes, you will be bowled over by the quality of the music. ...» More |
 Christmas with St John'sStudio Master: SIGCD458Download onlyStudio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available  'Christmas with St John's' presents a typically adventurous programme from this most illustrious of choirs, as new commissions by Judith Bingham and Michael Finnissy join established favourites by the likes of Bob Chilcott and John Rutter.» More |
 Christmas with the King's SingersSIGCD502Download only A King’s Singers Christmas album comprising 24 tracks for each day of Advent. The album features celebrated carols as Away in a Manger, specially arranged for the group and other traditional carols performed in their original versions. Five centur ...» More |
 Favourite Carols from King'sStudio Master: KGS0007Download onlyStudio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available Favourite Carols from King’s is a collection of the most popular carols featured in the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols over the years, and a tribute to the King’s Christmas tradition.» More |
 Joy to the WorldStudio Master: SIGCD268Download onlyStudio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available Joy to the World is the King's Singers second Christmas Album featuring an eclectic assortment of classics with special arrangements of some much loved favourites» More |
 On Christmas nightSIGCD386Download only A Ceremony of Carols, Benjamin Britten’s timeless work is interpreted by Armonico Consort, under the artistic direction of Christopher Monk for an aesthetically inspiring Christmas Night.» More |
 Rutter: Music for ChristmasCDA67245 ‘It’s hard to imagine them better performed than by the award-winning British choir Polyphony’ (The Mail on Sunday) ‘The performances by both choir and orchestra are ideal in tone, style and accomplishment … a Christmas treat’ (Gramophone)» More |
 Rutter: The John Rutter Christmas AlbumCSCD510Download only The definitive collection of John Rutter carols and arrangements, this album forms a programme which narrates, reflects upon, and celebrates the Christmas story.» More |
 The Carols AlbumStudio Master: SIGCD108Download onlyStudio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available Following their highly successful releases on Signum (the Hymns Album and Handel’s Messiah conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras) the Huddersfield Choral Society is back in force with a magnificent collection of Christmas carols.» More |
 The King's Singers Christmas SongbookStudio Master: SIGCD459Download onlyStudio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available The King's Singers—and their crack arrangers Robert 'Berty' Rice, Keith 'Keith' Roberts, and Alexander 'Arnd' L’Estrange—turn up the sparkle for their latest festive offering …» More |
 What sweeter musicSIGCD182Download only 'What Sweeter Music' is a real festive treat, with a sumptuous collection of songs and carols for Christmas—touching on traditional favourites (Silent Night, Away in a Manger), modern classics (The Lamb, What Sweeter Music) and some new light-hear ...» More |
 Yulefest!Studio Master: CDA68087Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available Twenty-one tinsel-bedecked bundles of joy from Stephen Layton and his expert singers. Mulled wine essential.» More |
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