The 99 Most Essential Christmas Masterpieces

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Tracklist

Digital Media 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1A Christmas Festival OvertureSWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg7:17
2O Come, O Come EmmanuelRobert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Chorus4:15
3Angels We Have Heard on HighOxford St. Peter’s Choir1:54
4Motet in D Major for Choir and Orchestra, K. 618: Ave Verum Corpus
choir vocals:
Berliner Mozartchor
soprano vocals:
Lisa Otto (soprano)
conductor:
Erich Steffen (Conductor)
recording of:
Ave verum corpus, K. 618 (for chorus, string and organ)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
part of:
Köchelverzeichnis (original numbering) (number: 618) and Köchelverzeichnis (sixth edition, 1964, K⁶) (number: 618)
Berlin Mozart Choir2:53
5Panis Angelicus
orchestra:
Musica Antiqua New York (founded 1989 by Mary Jane Newman)
recording of:
Messe solennelle en la majeur, op. 12 : V. Panis Angelicus
lyricist:
St. Thomas Aquinas
composer:
César Franck (Belgian-born French composer) (in 1860)
part of:
Messe solennelle en la majeur, op. 12
recording of:
Panis Angelicus (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
César Franck (Belgian-born French composer)
arrangement of:
Messe solennelle en la majeur, op. 12 : V. Panis Angelicus
The New York Pro Musica Antiqua3:51
6Christmas Medley: In notte placida - Tu scendi dalle stelle - O Tannenbaum - Splende una stella - Adeste fideles - Jingle bells - Silent Night - White Christmas
orchestra:
Café Concerto
Café Concerto16:30
7Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus
Amor Artis Chamber Choir4:14
8We Wish You a Merry ChristmasOxford St. Peter’s Choir3:10
9The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: I. Overture: Allegro giusto
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: I. Ouverture miniature. Allegro giusto
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (until 1892)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
Bonn Classical Philharmonic1:42
10The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: II. Scene: Allegro non troppo - Decorating and Lighting up the Christmas Tree
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие I, Картина I, no. 3. Детский галоп и выход родителей (Children's dance and the exit of parents)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие I (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 1)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic3:30
11The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: III. March: Tempo di marcia vivaBonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel2:27
12The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: V. Scene: Andante - Drosselmeyer's Gifts
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие I, Картина I, no. 5: Сцена и танец гросфатер (Grandfather's dance)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие I (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 1)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic4:22
13The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: IX. Scene: Andante - In the Christmas Tree
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие I, Картина II, no. 8. Еловый лес зимой (Spruce forest in winter)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие I (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 1)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel4:02
14The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: X. Scene and Waltz of the Snowflakes: Tempo di valse, ma con moto
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие I, Картина II, no. 9. Вальс снежных хлопьев (Waltz of the Snowflakes)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие I (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 1)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel6:44
15The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: XI. Scene: Andante - The Magic Castle on Candy Mountain
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 10. Дворец сластей Конфитюренбург (Palace of Sweets; Confiturenburg)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic3:50
16The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: XII. Scene: Andante con moto - Clara and Prince Charming
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 11. Прибытие Мари и Щелкунчика (Arrival of Clara and the Nutcracker)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic5:01
17The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Xiiia. Character Dances - Chocolate (Spanish Dance): Allegro Brillant
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12a. Дивертисмент (а) Шоколад: испанский танец (Chocolate: Spanish Dance)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel1:12
18The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Xiiib. Character Dances - Coffee (Arabic Dance): Commodo
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12b. Дивертисмент (б) Кофе: арабский танец (Coffee: Arabian dance)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel3:27
19The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Xiiic. Character Dances - Tea (Chinese Dance): Allegro Moderato
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12c. Дивертисмент (в) Чай: китайский танец (Tea: Chinese dance)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel1:02
20The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Xiiid. Character Dances - Trepak (Russian Dance): Tempo Di Trepak, Molto Vivace
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12d. Дивертисмент (г) Трепак: русский танец (Trepak: Russian dance)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel1:09
21The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Xiiid. Character Dances - Dance Of The Reed Pipes: Andantino
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12e. Дивертисмент (д) Танец пастушков (Dance of the shepherds)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel2:22
22The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Xiiid. Character Dances - Polchinelle (The Clown): Allegro Giocoso
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12f. Дивертисмент (е) Мамаша Жигонь и паяцы (Mother Ginger and the Clowns)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic2:34
23The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: XIV. Waltz of the Flowers: Tempo di valse
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 13. Вальс цветов (valse des fleurs; waltz of the flowers)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel7:21
24The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: XVc. Pas de deux - Variation II: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
Heribert Beissel (conductor)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14c. Па-де-де: Вариация II: Танец Феи Драже (Variation II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
arrangement of:
The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, Extract (Arrangement for solo piano by Pauline Hall)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic, Heribert Beissel2:14
25The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: XVd. Pas de deux - Coda: Vivace assai
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14d. Па-де-де: Кода (Coda)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic1:27
26The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: XVI. Final Waltz and Apotheosis: Tempo di valse
orchestra:
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
conductor:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 15. Финальный вальс и Апофеоз (Final Waltz and Apotheosis)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Bonn Classical Philharmonic3:38
27Coventry Carol: Lully, Lullay Thou Little Tiny ChildOxford St. Peter’s Choir2:48
28Ave Maria (After J.S. Bach)
baritone vocals:
Hermann Prey (baritone)
recording of:
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) and Charles Gounod (French composer) (in 1853)
is based on:
Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach
is based on:
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude
Hermann Prey4:53
29Choral Prelude in E-Flat Major, BWV 645, "Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme"Jurgis Grinkiavichius4:25
30Oh Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)Oxford St. Peter’s Choir5:49
31Chorale from Cantata, BWV 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben": Jesu bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring)
performer:
Ama Deus Ensemble
recording of:
Kantate, BWV 147 „Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben“: Teil II, X. Choral „Jesus bleibet meine Freude“ (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (on 1723-07-02)
lyricist:
Martin Janus (German Protestant minister, c. 1620–1682) (in 1665)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1723)
part of:
Kantate, BWV 147 „Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben“
Ama Deus Ensemble5:48
32In the Bleak MidwinterLondon Regency Choir5:10
33Suite No. 3 in D Major for Orchestra, BWV 1068: II. Air
instruments:
Ama Deus Ensemble
recording of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Air on the G string)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1730)
part of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068
Ama Deus Ensemble4:27
34I Saw Three ShipsOxford St. Peter’s Choir3:14
35The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni), Op. 8 - Violin Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297, "Winter" (L'inverno): II. Largo
recording engineer:
C. Jared Sacks (classical producer/engineer) and Bert van der Wolf (producer, engineer)
violin:
Emmy Verhey (violinist) (in 1991-09)
orchestra:
Camerata Antonio Lucio Chamber Orchestra (in 1991-09)
conductor:
Alun Francis (conductor) (in 1991-09)
recorded at:
Doopsgezinde kerk in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands (in 1991-09)
recording of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”: II. Largo (in 1991-09)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”
Camerata Antonio Lucio, Emmy Verhey, Alun Francis2:01
36God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenOxford St. Peter’s Choir2:58
37Ellen's Chants, D. 839, Op. 56: III. Ave Maria
performer:
Musica Antiqua New York (founded 1989 by Mary Jane Newman)
recording of:
Ave Maria, D. 839 (Schubert; catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer)
arrangement of:
Ellens Gesang III, op. 52 no. 6, D. 839 “Ave Maria” (Schubert's song, not the Bach/Gounod work; original for voice and piano)
The New York Pro Musica Antiqua5:58
38L'Enfance du Christ, Part II: L'adieu des bergers (The Shepherds' Farewell)Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Chorus5:17
39Sancta Maria, Mater Dei (Graduale), for Choir and Orchestra, K. 273
orchestra:
Orchester der Wiener Volksoper
recording of:
Sancta Maria, mater Dei, K. 273
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1777)
part of:
Köchelverzeichnis (original numbering) (number: 273) and Köchelverzeichnis (sixth edition, 1964, K⁶) (number: 273)
Vienna Volksoper Orchestra5:41
40O Little Town of BethlehemOxford St. Peter’s Choir2:39
41Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Sinfonia in G Major, "And There Where Shepherds"
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Robert Shaw (conductor)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, X. Sinfonia (in 1975-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 ("Christmas Oratorio")
Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Chorus4:49
42Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Chorale No. 35, "Seid Froh Dieweil, Daß euer Heil"
choir vocals:
Prima Choir
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXV. Choral "Seid froh dieweil"
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 381)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 ("Christmas Oratorio")
Prima Choir1:11
43Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Break Forth
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Robert Shaw (conductor)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XII. Choral „Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht“
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Johann von Rist (in 1641)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 80)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 ("Christmas Oratorio")
Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Chorus1:22
44Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Chorale No. 64 in D Major: Nun seid ihr wohl gerochenBasel Brass Quintet3:06
45Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Chorale No. 46 - Beim Glanz All' Finsternis verzehrt
choir vocals:
Prima Choir
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil V, XLVI. Choral „Dein Glanz all Finsternis verzehrt“
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
lyricist:
Georg Weissel (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 214)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 ("Christmas Oratorio")
Prima Choir1:11
46Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Jesus, Shepherd My Beginning
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Robert Shaw (conductor)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil IV, XLII. Choral „Jesus richte mein Beginnen“
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 ("Christmas Oratorio")
Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Chorus2:41
47The Seasons, Op. 37a: XII. December: ChristmasMichael Ponti2:57
48Chorale for Organ, BWV 650: "Kommst Du Nun, Jesu Von Himmel Her Unter"
organ:
Armand Beliën (Belgian composer, organist & conductor)
recording of:
Sechs Choräle von Verschiedener Art (Schübler-Choräle): Kommst du nun, Jesus vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: BWV 650)
part of:
Sechs Choräle von verschiedener Art
Armand Belien3:28
49Silent NightOxford St. Peter’s Choir3:11
50Cantata BWV 208, "Was Mir Behagt, Ist Nur Die Muntre Jagd!": IX. Schäfe Können Sicher Weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze)The New York Pro Musica Antiqua4:35
51Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
orchestra:
Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn
conductor:
Jörg Faerber (conductor) and Günter Kehr (conductor and violinist)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Hillborg version with new 2nd mvt)
Johann Sebastian Bach6:40
52Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. Adagio
orchestra:
Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn
conductor:
Jörg Faerber (conductor)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: II. Adagio (catch-all for longer versions (i.e. not just the original one-measure cadence))
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
is based on:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: II. Adagio (original 1-measure, ~15s Bach part)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: II. Adagio (original 1-measure, ~15s Bach part)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: III. Allegro
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Hillborg version with new 2nd mvt)
Johann Sebastian Bach1:12
53Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach3:20
54Children's Album, Op. 39: II. A Winter Morning
piano:
Michael Ponti (pianist)
recording of:
Children's Album, op. 39: No. 2. Winter Morning (for piano)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (from 1878-05 until 1878-07)
part of:
Children's Album, op. 39 (for piano)
Michael Ponti0:51
55Hark! The Herald Angels SingLondon Regency Choir3:55
56Magnificat, BWV 243: I. Magnificat
choir vocals:
Ama Deus Ensemble Chorus
orchestra and performer:
Ama Deus Ensemble
conductor:
Valentin Radu
recording of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243: I. Coro "Magnificat anima mea" (in 1996)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (on 1733-07-02)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1728 until 1731)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243
Ama Deus Ensemble2:58
57Magnificat, BWV 243: II. Ex exsultavit
choir vocals:
Ama Deus Ensemble Chorus
orchestra:
Ama Deus Ensemble
recording of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243: II. Aria (Sopran II) "Et exsultavit spiritus meus"
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (on 1733-07-02)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1728 until 1731)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243
Ama Deus Ensemble2:16
58Magnificat, BWV 243: III. Quia respexit - IV. Omnes generationes
choir vocals:
Ama Deus Ensemble Chorus
orchestra:
Ama Deus Ensemble
recording of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243: III. Aria (Sopran I) "Quia respexit"
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (on 1733-07-02)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1728 until 1731)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243
recording of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243: IV. Coro "Omnes generationes"
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (on 1733-07-02)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1728 until 1731)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243
recording of:
Magnificat Es-Dur, BWV 243a: IV. Coro "Omnes generationes"
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (on 1723-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (in 1723)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Magnificat Es-Dur, BWV 243a
Ama Deus Ensemble4:01
59Magnificat, BWV 243: XII. Sicut erat in principioAma Deus Ensemble0:52
60Canon in D Major
orchestra:
Musica Antiqua New York (founded 1989 by Mary Jane Newman)
recording of:
Canon and Gigue in D major, T. 377: I. Canon
composer:
Johann Pachelbel (composer)
part of:
Canon and Gigue in D major, T. 377
The New York Pro Musica Antiqua4:48
61In dulci jubilo
choir vocals:
Choir of St Peter’s College, Oxford
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
N2K
Oxford St. Peter’s Choir3:26
62Children's Corner, L 113: IV. The Snow is Dancing
piano:
Peter Schmalfuss (pianist)
recording of:
Children’s Corner, L. 113: IV. The Snow is Dancing (original piano version)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1906 until 1908-07)
part of:
Children’s Corner, L. 113, CD 119 (original piano version)
Peter Schmalfuss2:36
63Concerto Grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6, "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace - Grave: Arcate, sostenuto e come staMoscow Conservatory Chamber Orchestra1:24
64Concerto Grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6, "Christmas Concerto": II. AllegroMoscow Conservatory Chamber Orchestra2:33
65Concerto Grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6, "Christmas Concerto": III. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioMoscow Conservatory Chamber Orchestra3:32
66Concerto Grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6, "Christmas Concerto": IV. VivaceMoscow Conservatory Chamber Orchestra1:05
67Concerto Grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6, "Christmas Concerto": V. Allegro (attacca)Moscow Conservatory Chamber Orchestra2:19
68Concerto Grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6, "Christmas Concerto": VI. (attacca) Largo: Pastorale ad libitumMoscow Conservatory Chamber Orchestra5:14
69See, Amid The Winter's Snow (Hymn For Christmas Day)
choir vocals:
St Paul’s Cathedral Choir (London)
recording of:
See amid the winter’s snow (arr. Willcocks)
arranger:
Sir David Willcocks
arrangement of:
See Amid the Winter’s Snow (carol)
St Paul’s Cathedral Choir4:41
70What Child Is This
choir vocals:
St. Peter’s Choir
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
N2K
recording of:
What Child Is This?
lyricist:
William Chatterton Dix (in 1865)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
version of:
Greensleeves (generic entry for traditional and unknown arrangements)
Oxford St. Peter’s Choir2:08
71The Messiah, HWV 56: Every Valley Shall Be Exalted
choir vocals:
Ama Deus Ensemble Chorus
orchestra:
Ama Deus Ensemble
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry Valley” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Ama Deus Ensemble3:22
72The Messiah, HWV 56: For Unto Us a Child Is BornAma Deus Ensemble3:49
73The Messiah, HWV 56: Rejoice GreatlyAma Deus Ensemble4:18
74The Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah Chorus
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Robert Shaw (conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus: “Hallelujah”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra3:32
75It Came Upon the Midnight ClearOxford St. Peter’s Choir3:04
76Litaniae de Beata Maria Virgine (Lauretanae), K. 109: IV. Regina angelorumCollegium Aureum2:06
77While Shepherd's WatchedOxford St. Peter’s Choir2:50
78Concerto Grosso in C Major, Op. 3/12, "Christmas Concerto": I. LargoFrancesco Onofrio Manfredini3:58
79Concerto Grosso in C Major, Op. 3/12, "Christmas Concerto": II. LargoFrancesco Onofrio Manfredini2:48
80Concerto Grosso in C Major, Op. 3/12, "Christmas Concerto": III. AllegroFrancesco Onofrio Manfredini2:04
81We Three KingsOxford St. Peter’s Choir3:03
82Chorals for Organ, BWV 714 - 740: "Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier"
organ:
Susanne Doll
recording of:
Choräle BWV 730 'Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier'
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: BWV 730)
recording of:
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Bach Compendium (number: K134) and Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: BWV 731)
Susanne Doll4:26
83Jolly Old St. Nicholas
choir vocals:
Choir of St Peter’s College, Oxford
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
N2K
recording of:
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
lyricist:
Emily Huntington Miller
composer:
James Ramsey Murray
Oxford St. Peter’s Choir2:18
84Bist Du Bei Mir (From Anna Magdalena's Notebook)
organ:
Mary Jane Newman
violin:
Calvin Wiersma
orchestra:
Musica Antiqua New York (founded 1989 by Mary Jane Newman)
conductor:
Mary Jane Newman
recording of:
Bist du bei mir, BWV 508 (previously attributed to Bach, catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel (composer)
previously attributed to:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Aria, BWV 508 “Bist du bei mir” (previously attributed to Bach)
part of:
Notenbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach, Kleine Suite
Mary Jane Newman and Clavin Wiersma3:07
85St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Ich will Dir mein Herze schenkenVienna Academy Chorus & Vienna Chamber Orchestra4:04
86I Heard the Bells on Christmas DayOxford St. Peter’s Choir3:34
87Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Credo (Symbolum Nicenum): Et resurrexit
choir vocals:
Simi Studio Choir
orchestra:
Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Djansug Kakhidze (conductor) and Vakhtang Kakhidze (composer and conductor)
recording of:
h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232: II. Symbolum Nicenum: VI. Et resurrexit
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1747 until 1749)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232 (Mass in B minor)
Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra, Simi Studio Choir & Djansug Kakhidze4:34
88Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Aria - "Quoniam Tu Solus"
performer:
Basel Brass Quintet
recording of:
h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232: I. Missa: XI. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus (catch all for arrangements)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232: I. Missa: XI. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
Basel Brass Quintet4:22
89Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Dona nobis pacem
producer:
Marc Aubort (engineer / producer) and Joanna Nickrenz
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (in 1990-03)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (in 1990-03)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (conductor) (in 1990-03)
recording of:
h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232: IV. Osanna, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Dona nobis pacem: V. Dona nobis pacem (in 1990-03)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1747 until 1749)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
is based on:
Dona nobis pacem
part of:
h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232 (Mass in B minor)
Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Chorus3:38
90Ding Dong Merrily on HighOxford St. Peter’s Choir2:00
91Christmas Medley: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - O Tannenbaum - Christ is born in Bethlehem - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Little Drummer Boy - Panis AngelicusThe Mantovani Orchestra9:43
92Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsisRobert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Chorus2:22
93Coronation Mass in C Major, K. 317: V. BenedictusMozarteum Orchester Salzburg3:45
94Joy to the World
choir vocals:
Regency Youth Choir
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
N2K
recording of:
Joy to the World (Christmas carol)
lyricist:
Isaac Watts (hymn writer)
additional composer:
Lowell Mason (in 1839)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
Regency Youth Choir3:15
95Harmonia Pastoralis - Christmas Mass in F Major: I. Kyrie
orchestra:
Musica Bohemica (Czech chamber ensemble)
Musica Bohemica4:25
96Deck the HallsOxford St. Peter’s Choir2:16
97Adeste fidelesAtlanta Symphony Orchestra3:30
98O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël)
orchestra:
101 Strings
101 Strings Orchestra3:02
99Amen
choir vocals:
Choir of St Peter’s College, Oxford
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
N2K
Oxford St. Peter’s Choir5:38

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