Plainchant Chant Andrew 1 Carter Stanley Vann - Christmas Joy (23 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Plainchant Chant, Andrew [1] Carter, Stanley Vann
Christmas Joy
Genres: Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (23) - Disc #1
1. O Emmanuel - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
2. A Maiden Most Gentle - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
3. Virgin-born we bow before thee - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Heber, Reginald
4. Gabriel's Message (Basque) - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Baring-Gould, Rev S
5. Of the Father's heart begotten (A Christmas Procession) - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
6. Z - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Bach, J. S.
7. O wisdom which camest out - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
8. A Hymn to the Virgin, for double chorus - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Anonymous
9. The Cherry Tree Carol - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Traditional
10. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (The Apple Tree Carol) - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Anonymous
11. In dulci jubilo (II), chorale prelude for organ, BWV 729 (BC K115) - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Bach, Johann Sebast
12. The Lamb, for chorus - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Blake, William
13. O Little Town of Bethlehem - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Brooks, Bishop Phil
14. What Can I Give Him? - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Rossetti, Christina
15. No?l Grand Jeu et Duo, for organ - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Daquin, Louis Claud
16. I Sing of a Maiden for 2 voices & piano - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Hadley, Patrick
17. O Dayspring, brightness of light everlasting - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
18. The Three Kings - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Cornelius, Peter
19. The Little Road to Bethlehem - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Head, Michael [2]
20. See Amid the Winter's Snow, for chorus - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Caswall, E.
21. Friday Afternoons, children's songs (12) for children's chorus & piano, - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Anonymous
22. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (adapted by W. H. Cummings from Mendelssoh - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Madan
23. A Grateful Heart - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Herbert, George

CD Details

All Artists: Plainchant Chant, Andrew [1] Carter, Stanley Vann, Christmas Traditional, Johann Sebastian Bach, Benjamin Britten, Elizabeth Poston, John Tavener, Paul Leddington Wright, Louis-Claude Daquin, Patrick Hadley, Peter Cornelius, Michael Head, John [Composer] Goss, Felix [1] Mendelssohn, Mary Plumstead, David Poulter, Edward Wellman
Title: Christmas Joy
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Priory Records UK
Release Date: 10/26/1999
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Early Music, Instruments, Keyboard
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028612206511

CD Reviews

Takes me home- literally

11/02/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Having spent the best part of my first nineteen years of life in Chester, under the shadow of it's fine cathedral, I can recommend this recording to anyone who wants to experience a warm yet distinctly different Christmas in music. David Poulter's appointment to Chester did the choir the power of good; one need only listen to previous recordings in comparison with this one to identify the improvement. What sets this disc apart is that, having gone through most of the traditional carols in volumes one and two (from York and Durham respectively) an innovative programme was needed. Whilst it could be argued that the Advent plainsong or Tavener's "The Lamb" aren't exactly "joyful", and such items as Plumstead's "A grateful heart" or Vann's "Virgin born, we bow before thee" are not specifically Christmas pieces, there is a warmth and homeliness that will draw listeners in. As is typical of Priory, the notes are brief and full texts are supplied. Take it as you will, but for me it will always remind me of some beautiful Christmases in the city that is my home."