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Release DateSeptember 23, 1997
UPC Code089408046124
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About A Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on High

In this beautifully chosen program of mostly a cappella arrangements, Robert Shaw and the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers deliver the Christmas story in tones of gentle and moving splendor. The carols and sacred settings recorded here are all of an intimate sort, and the rapturous, gently expressive realizations Shaw and his singers give them prove unfailingly appealing. Particularly moving is the newest work on the disc, a setting of "O magnum mysterium" by the American composer Morten Lauridsen. Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria" is another gem, as is the arrangement by Healy Willan of the French carol "What Is This Lovely Fragrance?" The offering includes a pair of chorales from Bach's Christmas Oratorio and two wonderful Christmas works by Benjamin Britten: "A Hymn to the Virgin" and A Ceremony of Carols, both well done, even if the sound of sopranos and altos (rather than boy trebles) in the latter takes some getting used to. --Ted Libbey Amazon.com

Tracks

  1. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Robert Shaw, Neale, John M.
  2. Alleluia - Robert Shaw, Thompson, Randall
  3. The First Nowell - Robert Shaw, Traditional
  4. The Carol of the Birds - Robert Shaw, Traditional
  5. Allon, Gay Bergeres - Robert Shaw, Costeley, Guillaume
  6. A Hymn to the Virgin - Robert Shaw, Britten, Benjamin
  7. O Magnum Mysterium - Robert Shaw, Lauridsen, Morten
  8. Rejoice and Sing
  9. Ave Maria - Robert Shaw, Schubert, Franz
  10. What Is This Lovely Fragrance? - Robert Shaw, Traditional
  11. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - Robert Shaw, Praetorius, Michael
  12. Sing Lullaby - Robert Shaw, Howells, Herbert
  13. While by My Sheep - Robert Shaw, Traditional
  14. Break Forth, O Wondrous Heavenly Light
  15. Heavenly Light - Robert Shaw, Kopylov, Alexander
  16. Adeste Fideles - Robert Shaw, Traditional
  17. 1. Procession
  18. 2. Wolcum Yole! (Anon.)
  19. 3. There is not rose (Anon.)
  20. 4. a. That yonge child (Anon.)
  21. 4. b. Balulalow (James, John and Robert Wedderburn)
  22. 5. As dw in Aprille (Anon.)
  23. 6. This little Babe (Southwell)
  24. 7. Interlude (for harp)
  25. 8. In freezing winter night (Southwell)
  26. 9. Spring Carol (Cornish)
  27. 10. Deo Gracias (Anon.)
  28. 11. Recession

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (20 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteInspiring!Quote
You simply cannot go wrong with this wonderful collection from a disciplined and masterfully-led chorus. If you want to hear Christmas choral standards in all their glory, no disappointment here - beautiful men's chorus version (original) of Beibl's Ave Maria, and the treble voices also get play in the Ceremony of Carols. March 8, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteSo peaceful and relaxing.Quote
I sang many of these songs in public high school in the late 60's. I enjoyed singing them then, and I enjoy listening to them now. (And, yes, I sing along although I've forgotten some of the lyrics and parts.) A cappella music is difficult to sing and the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers do an amazing job of it.

Enjoy this music at anytime of the year as many of the songs aren't seasonal (such as Alleluia). Many others are seasonal but it doesn't make any difference, so just enjoy. March 7, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteRobert Shaw ChoraleQuote
I love this CD. I have enjoyed Robert Shaw chorale for 40 years. The quality is excellent and the price was great. I played it all during the holidays. I adore choir music. March 1, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteFavorite Christmas CDQuote
This has become my favorite Christmas CD. It has many less - common carols which is very refreshing to me. If you like music that is more towards the classical style, you'll love this CD. January 8, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteWhat a Collection!Quote
One of the top CDs in my collection of Holiday music. Shaw delivers with an excellent program of fabulous music. December 9, 2007

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