Joy to the World - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra

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Joy to the World - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
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Studio	RCA
Release Date	October 25, 1990
UPC Code	078635643022
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Tracks

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Philadelphia Orchestra, Wesley, Charles
Away in a Manger - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional
The Little Drummer Boy - Philadelphia Orchestra, Davis, Katherine
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional
Waltz of the Flowers - Philadelphia Orchestra,
What Child Is This? - Philadelphia Orchestra, Dix, William Chatte
Sleigh Ride - Philadelphia Orchestra, Anderson, Leroy
The First Nowell - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional
Carol of the Bells - Philadelphia Orchestra, Leontovich, Mykola
O Come All Ye Faithful - Philadelphia Orchestra, Oakeley, Frederick
Joy to the World - Philadelphia Orchestra, Watts, Isaac
I Wonder as I Wander - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional
Good King Wenceslas - Philadelphia Orchestra, Neale, John M.
Silent Night - Philadelphia Orchestra, Gruber, Franz
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Philadelphia Orchestra,
Angels We Have Heard on High - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional
Silver Bells - Philadelphia Orchestra, Livingston, Jay
Pastorale Symphony - Philadelphia Orchestra,
Hallelujah Chorus - Philadelphia Orchestra,

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(11 reviews)

Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia Orchestra

This CD, is fabulous. I have seen The Philadelphia Orchestra perform, and the CD is as good as they are in person! December 26, 2008

The sounds of the season

This music represents what Christmas joy is all about,the thrill of old favorites presented in top quality form. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! January 17, 2008

Great pick if you don't like "commercial" Xmas music

I have always preferred classical Christmas music as opposed to something like Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You" and the 10,000 versions of "Silver Bells" so this album really fit the bill. Great pick if you prefer classical music to pop Xmas songs. December 31, 2007

Feel the Christmas Spirit

Since I am a musician and director of music also, I really get into the listening of music. Christmas music is my favorite next to religious choral pieces we do in my church. This particular CD ranks quite high on my list because of the fullness of the music and the selection of pieces. The use of dynamics is quite effective as well. It really puts me into the spirit of Christmas and in particular, the reason for Christmas, the birth of Christ. Enjoy!! November 5, 2007

Joy To The World........a joy indeed!

This wonderful CD has everything to celebrate the great joy of the Christmas season. Recorded in the early 1970's it still sounds as fresh and timeless as it did way back then.
The orchestrations are majestic and imaginative without being mushy or too symphonic in structure.The addition of the chorus in most of the carols is an added bonus. The singers and orchestra blend wonderfully without either dominating the other too much. The programme of selected songs is excellent and with some lovely orchestra only tracks the CD is not tiring to listen to creating a well balanced programme.
Maestro Eugene Ormandy conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra with great zeal and a passion for the music that is felt by the listener.The chorus master is the very talented Robert Page and the carols are arranged and orchestrated by the great Arthur Harris.
The sound quality is excellent and the CD has been beautifully remastered without any loss of crispness or dynamics.The stereo balance and instrument placement sound superb with the singers centre stage.
This is a remarkably good CD from the RCA Gold Seal range and is a must for lovers of really good seasonal music played with love and passion for the joys of the Christmas season.
Thank you for taking the trouble to read my review and I wish one and all much enjoyment from this lovely CD.

Happy listening! March 16, 2007

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