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This incredible LP was created by the exceptional talents hidden away in one of America’s small towns, Rosemount, Minnesota. It was recorded using digital recorders for extraordinary depth and clarity…. More >>

Songs Of Christmas ~ Rosemount High School Choirs

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Christmas Blessings

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Tenor singer Brian Rodford’s brand new version of “African Christmas” is an authentic South African recording and Yuletide music as you have never heard it before. Recorded with local musicians in South Africa, this unique recording features a melodic, marimba-driven percussion section and the angelic voices of the Livingstone High School choir. This CD also includes versions sung in the native African languages of Zulu and Xhosa. Musicians include Vuyo Katsha, Tham… More >>

African Christmas & Ukhismuz E-Africa/Ikrismes Yasa Afrika

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Media Type: CD
Artist: BERNSTEIN,LEONARD
Title: JOY OF CHRISTMAS
Street Release Date: 09/16/1997
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The Joy of Christmas

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The Encore label contains titles selected from the rich EMI archive, which of course means that internationally renowned artists of the finest caliber are featured. The artists represent the finest in their fields, whether they are conductors, violinists, pianists, or singers, and whether they are from the past or present, their tribute and prestige is sure to continue into the future. Some of the legendary artists are:

* Sir John Barbirolli
* Montserrat Caballe
* Georges Cziffra
* Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
* Herbert von Karajan
* Otto Klemperer
* Yehudi Menuhin
* Anne-Sophie Mutter
* Itzhak Perlman
* Georges Pretre
* Sir Simon Rattle
* Klaus Tennstedt
* Franz Most
* Frank Peter Zimmermann
* And Many Others!

In addition to featuring renowned artists, the emi encore series also features many world-class orchestras, such as the Berliner Philharmoniker, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, Wiener Philharmoniker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and others.

Recent releases include the following:

* Anna Netrebko Sings Opera Arias
* Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini
* Handel: 12 Concerti Grossi Op.6
* MARX, J.: Orchestral Songs / Choral Music
* Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 3/ Bax: Tintagel
* Rachmaninov & Prokofiev: Rhapsody – Cello Sonatas

EMI Classics has long been known for quality, and now the Encore Series provides an easy saver that is perfect for gift giving ? making it ideal for Christmas. The fresh designs of Encore features either the much loved Dog and Trumpet or the little cherub seated on a disc, which is the oldest recording trademark in Europe. The low-budget prices offer unbeatable value for the money, which of course, makes this an easy saver program that should not be missed. The recordings are of the highest quality and have earned great critical acclaim.

If you want to please a music lover on your shopping list then you need look no further than the Emi Encore series. You will save money while giving a gift of value ? one that will be cherished for years to come.

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Christmas With The Westminster Choir

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A Christmas Celebration: Kathleen Battle

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Popular and secular renditions of Christmas music have been developed by musical artists and performers who ‘make over’ classic styles of Christmas music with their own personal touch. One reason for popular make over of Christmas music may be because regular popular music is not heard during the holiday season so pop musicians and artists do Christmas music to keep their voices always in earshot of their fans and the general audience. It could also be that they want to capitalize on the popularity of Christmas music. Whatever the reason, it has become a trend for popular musical artists to release new Christmas or holiday music albums during the season. Since variety is the spice of life, it means there are more variations of secular, sacred, classical or traditional and popular renditions of Christmas music that can be heard.

Music at Christmas time is important to create the right mood. The prevalence of Christmas music is what helps to create the special holiday type of feeling or spirit that is present everywhere and among everyone. Everyone has particular Christmas songs and carols that are favourites, maybe for the melody, the lyrics or because they are reminders of special memories.

The most popular Christmas song is said to be ‘White Christmas,’ which is popular even in warm and tropical climates where people sing of ‘dreaming of a White Christmas,’ which in reality they would not want. Other popular Christmas songs and carols are: Away in a Manger, which tells the Nativity story in song; O Holy Night, Silent Night, Joy to the World, Hark the Herald Angels and Angels we have Heard on High.

All of those songs are sacred and are all about the story of Jesus’ birth. Of note also is Handel’s majestic ‘Hallelujah Chorus,’ which is a favourite that choirs like to sing because of the splendour embodied in the music. Nat King Cole’s ‘Chestnut Roasting on an Open Fire’ is a classical favourite. It defies categorization as it isn’t sacred but is also not considered secular like a song such as ‘Sleigh Ride.’

Among secular Christmas songs, there are also funny ones such as ‘I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus Underneath the Mistletoe Last Night’ and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The availability of a wide Christmas music selection makes it possible to choose ones for different occasions, such as for general use at home, for a fun or informal party or for a formal dinner. As an example, selections can be made to create the right mood at the start of a party, followed by more lively music when the party is in full swing, and then selections to slow down the pace when the party is nearing its end.

It’s also important to note that professional groups such as choirs, symphonies and orchestras will also record performances of Christmas music on albums. For the very serious and critical music aficionados, these albums will provide wonderful listening pleasure and also make good Christmas presents. Listening to music from those groups is also a way of enjoying their performances if doesn’t get the opportunity to attend a live concert by the professional group.

Whatever selections of Christmas music are made however, it’s likely that it will create a festive mood and spirit among all who hear or are listening to the
music.

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The Christmas season has an ethos of joy and celebration, an ethos of well-being in its statement of goodwill to men, and peace on earth. What an odd celebration, and so popular in California and the United States, throughout the Western World, too, of course. Who does not know this? Everyone likes the winter festival Christmas in some sense or another. It is about love, after all, and so the Christian believes. The music celebrates this love of mankind by the great God of history through the birth of his son Jesus Christ.

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Jan Szyrocki KOLEDY Christmas Carols / Chor Akademicki Politechniki Szczecinskiej / Szczecin Technical University Choir

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