The Glory of Christmas

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2 Jewel Cases in a cardboard slipcase.

Cat# / Barcode (CD 1): GC-2-1271 / 056775127121
Cat# / Barcode (CD 2): GC-2-1272 / 056775127220

Annotation last modified on 2026-05-26 22:03 UTC.

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1▼CD: Highlights From Handel's Messiah
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Overture orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		4:57
2	And the Glory of the Lord choir vocals: London Philharmonic Choir orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) chorus master: Frederic Jackson recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		3:18
3	Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		7:36
4	For Unto Us a Child Is Born choir vocals: London Philharmonic Choir orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) chorus master: Frederic Jackson recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		4:14
5	There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Fields orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 14. Recitative “There were shepherds, abiding in the field… And lo! the angel of the Lord come upon them” (Soprano) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		4:09
6	He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd soprano vocals: April Cantelo (soprano) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		7:22
7	Behold the Lamb of God choir vocals: London Philharmonic Choir orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) chorus master: Frederic Jackson recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II	George Frideric Handel		3:41
8	He Was Despised and Rejected of Men contralto vocals: Helen Watts (contralto) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II	George Frideric Handel		5:36
9	Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates choir vocals: London Philharmonic Choir orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) chorus master: Frederic Jackson recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 33. Chorus “Lift up your heads” composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II	George Frideric Handel		3:10
10	Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage bass vocals: Roger Stalman (operatic bass) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II	George Frideric Handel		2:58
11	Hallelujah choir vocals: London Philharmonic Choir orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) chorus master: Frederic Jackson recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus “Hallelujah” composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) librettist: Charles Jennens part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part II	George Frideric Handel		4:23
12	Since by Man Came Death choir vocals: London Philharmonic Choir orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) chorus master: Frederic Jackson recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 46. Chorus “Since by man came death” composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part III	George Frideric Handel		2:07
13	Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain / Amen orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Walter Süsskind (conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen” composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part III	George Frideric Handel		8:17

2▼CD: 22 Christmas Favorites
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Silent Night	101 Strings		3:46
2	While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night	101 Strings		2:51
3	Joy to the World	Organ & Chimes		1:45
4	Oh Little Town of Bethlehem	101 Strings		4:42
5	The First Noël	101 Strings		3:49
6	It Came Upon a Midnight Clear	Choral		2:26
7	Oh, Tannenbaum	101 Strings		3:31
8	Oh Holy Night	Organ & Chimes		2:43
9	Deck the Halls	Choral		1:04
10	Medley: Merry Gentlemen / Good King Wenceslas / Jingle Bells	101 Strings		2:42
11	12 Days of Christmas	Choral		3:46
12	Rejoice This Night	Organ & Chimes		2:18
13	Hark the Herald Angels Sing	101 Strings		3:45
14	Oh Come All Ye Faithful	Choral		3:27
15	We Three Kings	Organ & Chimes		1:30
16	Adeste Fidelis	101 Strings		3:32
17	Silent Night	Organ & Chimes		2:16
18	Come All Ye Faithful	Organ & Chimes		2:02
19	Jingle Bells	Choral		2:20
20	God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen	Choral		1:49
21	Away in a Manger	Organ & Chimes		2:15
22	Silent Night	Choral		3:46

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Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/20344300 [info]
ASIN:	CA: B000FIK23M [info]

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