Isaiah's Prophecy/The Sybil's Prophecy: Iudicii Signum
Conductus: Adest Sponsus
Gabriel's Prophecy: Oiet/Virgines
Clausula: Domino
Hymn: Conditor Alme Siderum/Lauda: Verbum Caro Factum Est
Reading: On Frymae Wes Word/Organum: Iudea et Iherusalem
Conductus: Gedeonis Area
Reading: O Moder Mayde
Hymn: Ave Maris Stella/Sacred Song: O Maria, Deu Maire
Prosa: Ave Maria
Responsory: Gaude Maria/Hymn: Joseph, Liber Nefe Min
Conductus With Refrain: Congaudet Hodie/In Sulci Iubilo/Hymn: In Dulci
Reading: Hand by Hand We Shule Us Take
Conductus: Lux Hodie...Orientis Partibus
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Media Type: CD
Artist: BOSTON CAMERATA
Title: MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
Street Release Date: 09/11/1997
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No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: BOSTON CAMERATA
Title: MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
Street Release Date: 09/11/1997
"This collection of Medieval Christmas music has a wonderful mixture of pieces - Hebrew cantillation, Old Saxon readings, plainchant, processional music - with varying countries of origin - Spanish, Provencal, French, Italian, German, English. The net result is a varied program that will appeal even to those not particularly familiar with Medieval music.The musical instruments are period instruments - rebec, viola da gamba, flutes, recorders, shawm, etc. They are well utilized in the service of the words. The Boston Camerata is, as usual, a well trained choir - the words are clear, the voices blend beautifully.This can be an excellent addition to your Christmas music collection - one that helps keep Christmas a religious holy day rather than just a civil holiday."
Not just for the holidays!
M. J. Smith | 10/10/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This one's superb. I was absolutely thrilled to see it on CD a few years back (I had the LP). "Medieval Christmas" may sound a little...sullen, or something, but ho ho, this one is different. Sure it's early music, one of the best early music CDs I've heard, and I have many, but it fits the spirit of the holiday season perfectly without being preachy, or overtly Christmas-like. I bought a few copies for friends and they say they like it so much, they play it year 'round.That's a heck of a recommendation for a Christmas CD, eh? I really don't know what makes this one so special. All that I know is that it's a 5-star production, and the "Renaissance Christmas" I would give only 3.5 stars. It doesn't pack as much of a wallop. So grab this one, folks, and enjoy. From me to you I love this CD!"
Simply Fantastic.
M. Booth | St. Paul, MN United States | 11/12/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This has been my favorite holiday album since it first came out some nearly 25 years ago. It has *definately* stood all tests of time."
Deeply Endearing
random buyer | 12/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was 7 years old and excited as all get out for Christmas when my stepfather brought this album into our family, and it immediately became a classic. This is by far my favorite music to listen to during christmas time. While carols become slightly stale as you grow older, the melodies and performance from this album are timeless, enchanting, historic and carry deep meaning. Now that I'm 33, I appreciate these performances even more, if that is even possible. A true gem. When I discovered it here on CD, I was so excited I telephoned my whole family to let them know."
Absolute brilliance!
J. Powers | Basehor, KS United States | 11/22/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've gone several years without writing a review of this, because I can't think of anything to add to the existing heaps of praise this disc has gotten. I found it by chance 10 years ago, questing for Christmas music that was different from everything else available. I can't claim to be any sort of authority about this type of music, although I like it a lot, but I have heard a few badly executed albums of medieval music and know what I don't like - dry, academic interpretation, or on the other side of the spectrum, overly corny, cartoony sounding. This disc is alive and very soulful, not too reverent but respectful of its heritage. On a slight tangent, there is a Mannheim Steamroller CD which shares a title with this release, and I can only imagine how awful it is.
This is the first Christmas CD I listen to every year, right after the dishes are done from the Thanksgiving meal. I like it so much that I have not only given 3 copies of this as gifts, but I have bought 4 other Boston Camerata discs for myself. They're all good, but this one is still my favorite. I wish satellite radio would pick this up so more people could hear it. It is otherworldly, unlike anything else out there..."