100 Christmas Masterworks

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1In dulci jubilo
recorded in:
München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1966-06)
baritone vocals:
Hermann Prey (baritone) (in 1966-06)
tenor vocals:
Fritz Wunderlich (operatic tenor) (in 1966-06)
arranger:
Fritz Neumeyer (cembalist, pianist and composer)
recording of:
In dulci jubilo (arr. Michael Praetorius. Musae Sioniae VI, no. 32) (in 1966-06)
composer:
Michael Praetorius (composer and organist) (in 1607)
version of:
In dulci iubilo (original traditional version in macaronic alteration of medieval German and Latin, use also for unspecified versions)
Michael Praetorius2:40
2Messiah, HWV 56: XVI. "Rejoice Greatly, o Daughter of Zion"
sound engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Ulrich Vette (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Arleen Augér (soprano) (in 1988-01)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-01)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon (in 1988)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-01)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18. Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (in 1988-01)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
version of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Alternative Arias: Air. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:53
3Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K. 339: V. "Laudate Dominum"
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
organ:
Kay Johannsen (in 1999-07)
choir vocals:
Swedish Radio Choir (in 1999-07)
soprano vocals:
Rachel Harnisch (soprano) (in 1999-07)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1999-07)
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (conductor) (in 1999-07)
chorus master:
Maria Wieslander (Swedish organist / harpsichordist) (in 1999-07)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer)
recording of:
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: V. Laudate dominum (in 1999-07)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1780)
part of:
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart4:31
4Christmas Carols, op. 8: 3. "Die Könige"
piano:
Malcolm Martineau (pianist)
bass-baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer)
recording of:
Weihnachtslieder, op. 8: III. Die Könige
lyricist:
Peter Cornelius (German composer, lived from 1824 to 1874)
composer:
Peter Cornelius (German composer, lived from 1824 to 1874) (in 1856)
part of:
Weihnachtslieder, op. 8
Peter Cornelius2:39
5Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: No. 8. Aria. "Großer Herr, o starker König"
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
trumpet:
Crispian Steele‐Perkins (classical trumpeter and composer) (in 1987-01)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, VIII. Aria (Basso) „Großer Herr, o starker König“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach4:27
6Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
brass:
Stockholm Chamber Brass
percussion:
Markus Leoson (percussionist)
vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano)
arranger:
Svante Henryson
recording of:
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (traditional English)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]1:51
7Panis angelicus, CFF 209
recording engineer and balance engineer:
Stephan Flock (in 2002-02)
engineer:
Jürgen Bulgrin (sound engineer) (in 2002-02), Wolf‐Dieter Karwatky (in 2002-02) and Chris Nelson (recording engineer) (in 2002-02)
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Stephan Flock (in 2002-02) and Ingmar Haas (engineer) (in 2002-02)
tenor vocals:
Plácido Domingo (tenor) (in 2002-02)
orchestra:
Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi (Symphony Orchestra of Milan Giuseppe Verdi) (in 2002-02)
conductor:
Marcello Viotti (conductor) (in 2002-02)
recorded at:
Auditorium di Milano, Fondazione Cariplo in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (in 2002-02)
recording of:
Messe solennelle en la majeur, op. 12 : V. Panis Angelicus (in 2002-02)
lyricist:
St. Thomas Aquinas
composer:
César Franck (Belgian‐born French composer) (in 1860)
part of:
Messe solennelle en la majeur, op. 12
César Franck3:41
8Samson, HWV 57: No. 86. Air. "Let the Bright Seraphim"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
producer:
Dr. Manfred Richter (Producer for Deutsche Grammophon)
bassoon:
Detlev Kühl (bassoonist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
cello:
Kenneth Heath (cellist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
double bass:
Herbert Duft (double bass player) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
flute:
Wolfgang Haag (flautist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11) and Herbert Segel (flautist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
harpsichord:
Iwona Fütterer (harpsichordist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
horn:
Hermann Baumann (horn player) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11) and Werner Meyendorf (horn) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
oboe:
Manfred Clement (oboist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11) and Andreas Schwinn (oboist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
organ:
Elmar Schloter (organist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
trombone:
Franz Eder (from 1968-10 until 1968-11) and Lothar Zirkelbach (trombonist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
trumpet:
Maurice André (French trumpeter) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11) and Paul Lachenmeier (trumpet) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
soprano vocals [Israelitish Woman]:
Sheila Armstrong (soprano) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
orchestra:
Münchener Bach‐Orchester (Munich Bach Orchestra) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
recorded at:
Herkulessaal in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (from 1968-10 until 1968-11)
recording of:
Samson, HWV 57: Act III. Air: Let the bright seraphim (Israelite woman)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
librettist:
Newburgh Hamilton
part of:
Samson, HWV 57: Act III
George Frideric Handel3:21
9Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147
soprano vocals:
Renée Fleming (soprano)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Andreas Delfs (conductor)
arranger:
Chris Hazell
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; catch‐all for arrangements and unknown orchestrations)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement 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)
Johann Sebastian Bach2:50
10Beata viscera Mariae Virginis
choir vocals:
Sistine Chapel Choir
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo‐soprano)
chorus master:
Massimo Palombella (chorus master)
recording of:
Beata viscera
composer:
Pérotin (European composer, fl. c. 1200 CE)
Pérotin3:52
11Geistliches Wiegenlied, op. 91, no. 2
piano:
Daniel Barenboim (pianist and conductor) (in 1982-03)
viola:
Wolfram Christ (violist and conductor) (in 1982-03)
soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano) (in 1982-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1983)
recorded at:
Studio Lankwitz in Lankwitz, Berlin, Germany (in 1982-03)
recording of:
2 Gesänge, op. 91: Nr. 2. Geistliches Wiegenlied (in 1982-03)
lyricist:
Franz Emanuel August Geibel (poet)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
2 Gesänge, op. 91
Johannes Brahms6:14
12O Jesulein süss
cello:
Ole Karlsson (cellist) (in 1998-11)
viola:
Torbjörn Helander (violist) (in 1998-11)
violin:
Ulf Forsberg (violinist) (in 1998-11) and Ulrika Jansson (violinist) (in 1998-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-11)
arranger:
Annette Isserlis (violist)
recorded at:
Atlantis Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm county), Sweden (in 1998-11)
recording of:
Geistliches Lied, BWV 493 "O Jesulein süß" (catch-all for arrangements) (in 1998-11)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Geistliches Lied, BWV 493 "O Jesulein süß"
Johann Sebastian Bach4:10
13Serse, HWV 40: "Ombra mai fu"
assistant engineer:
Andrew Mellor (engineer) (from 2008-04 until 2008-05)
producer:
Daniel Zalay
tenor vocals:
Rolando Villazón (tenor) (from 2008-04 until 2008-05)
orchestra:
Gabrieli Players (from 2008-04 until 2008-05)
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor) (from 2008-04 until 2008-05)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Ulrich Bastin (from 2008-04 until 2008-05) and Bastian Schick (from 2008-04 until 2008-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 2009)
recorded at:
All Saints Church (Tooting, London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-04 until 2008-05)
recording of:
Serse, HWV 40: Atto I, no. 2. Arioso “Ombra mai fù” (Serse) (from 2008-04 until 2008-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (from 1737-12-26 until 1738-01-09)
librettist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Serse, HWV 40: Atto I
George Frideric Handel2:44
14Messiah, HWV 56: Pt. 1: III. "Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted"
sound engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Ulrich Vette (engineer)
tenor vocals:
Howard Crook (tenor) (in 1988-01)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-01)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon (in 1988)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-01)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor) (in 1988-01)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:38
15Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165: IV. "Alleluja". Allegro
executive producer:
Dr. Peter Czornyj and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Hans-Bernhard Bätzing (engineer, producer)
organ:
Roger Hamilton (Irish harpsichordist) (in 1993-09)
soprano vocals:
Barbara Bonney (soprano) (in 1993-09)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer) (in 1993-09)
concertmaster:
Peter Hanson (violinist) (in 1993-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1994)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1993-09)
recording of:
Exsultate, jubilate, K. 158a/165: IV. Alleluia (Salzburg revision) (in 1993-09)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer)
part of:
Exsultate, jubilate, K. 158a/165 (Salzburg revision)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:39
16In the Bleak Midwinter
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Cox (engineer) (in 2010-07)
recording engineer:
Stephan Flock (in 2010-07)
producer:
Sid McLauchlan (engineer/producer)
bass-baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer) (in 2010-07)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (in 2010-07)
conductor:
Tecwyn Evans (NZ conductor) (in 2010-07)
recorded at:
BBC Hoddinott Hall (Wales Millennium Centre) in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (in 2010-07)
recording of:
In the bleak mid-winter (arr. Wilberg) (in 2010-07)
lyricist:
Christina Rossetti (until 1872)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer)
arranger:
Mack Wilberg
arrangement of:
In the Bleak Midwinter (Gustav Holst version)
Gustav Holst4:04
17Otello, Act IV: "Ave Maria, piena di grazia" (Desdemona's Prayer)
soprano vocals [Desdemona]:
Anna Netrebko (soprano)
orchestra:
Mahler Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (conductor)
recording of:
Otello: Atto IV. “Ave Maria” (Desdemona)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) (from 1884 until 1886-11-01, in 1887)
librettist:
Arrigo Boito (librettist, composer)
part of:
Otello: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi4:57
18Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: No. 4. Aria. "Bereite dich, Zion, mit zärtlichen Trieben"
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [alto]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
performer:
Anthony Robson (oboist) (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, IV. Aria (Alto) „Bereite dich, Zion“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach5:06
19Once in Royal David's City
organ:
Simon Johnson (organist) (in 2015-06)
choir vocals:
St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir (London) (in 2015-06)
treble vocals:
Nathaniel Morley (treble) (in 2015-06)
conductor:
Andrew Carwood (in 2015-06)
recorded at:
St. Giles’ without Cripplegate in City of London, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2015-06)
recording of:
Once in Royal David’s City (arr. Rutter) (in 2015-06)
lyricist:
Cecil Frances Alexander (in 1848)
composer:
Henry John Gauntlett (in 1849)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
arrangement of:
Once in Royal David’s City
Henry John Gauntlett3:14
20O Come All Ye Faithful
organ:
Simon Johnson (organist) (in 2015-06)
choir vocals:
St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir (London) (in 2015-06)
conductor:
Andrew Carwood (in 2015-06)
recorded at:
St. Giles’ without Cripplegate in City of London, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2015-06)
recording of:
O Come, All Ye Faithful (English version of Latin “Adeste fideles”) (in 2015-06)
lyricist and composer:
John Francis Wade (from 1740 until 1743)
translator:
Frederick Oakeley (in 1841)
arrangement of:
O Come, All Ye Faithful
translated version of:
Adeste fideles (original latin version)
John Francis Wade3:59
21"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
pipe organ [organ]:
Christopher Herrick (organist)
choir vocals:
Choir of Westminster Abbey
conductor:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
arranger:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor)
recording of:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Christmas carol)
additional lyricist:
George Whitefield (in 1753)
lyricist:
Charles Wesley (hymn writer) (in 1739)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1840)
arranger:
William H. Cummings (in 1855)
part of:
The New English Hymnal (hymn book) (number: 26)
Felix Mendelssohn2:25
22In the Bleak Midwinter
choir vocals:
St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir (London) (in 2015-06)
conductor:
Andrew Carwood (in 2015-06)
recorded at:
St. Giles’ without Cripplegate in City of London, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2015-06)
recording of:
In the Bleak Midwinter (Gustav Holst version) (in 2015-06)
lyricist:
Christina Rossetti
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (in 1906)
part of:
The New English Hymnal (hymn book) (number: 28)
is based on:
Cranham (hymn tune)
version of:
In the Bleak Midwinter (poem)
part of:
3 Hymns for the English Hymnal
Gustav Holst4:46
23O Little Town of Bethlehem
choir vocals:
Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited (not a release label; for copyrights use only) (in 1965)
recording of:
O Little Town of Bethlehem (traditional carol with the tune “Forest Green”, as sung in the UK and the Episcopal Church in the U.S.)
lyricist:
Phillips Brooks (in 1868)
additional composer:
Ralph Vaughan Williams (English composer) (in 1906)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Ralph Vaughan Williams (English composer)
publisher:
Oxford University Press (in 1906)
part of:
The New English Hymnal (hymn book) (number: 32)
is based on:
The Ploughboy's Dream
version of:
O Little Town of Bethlehem (traditional carol with the tune “St. Louis”, as commonly sung in the U.S.)
Ralph Vaughan Williams3:07
24I Saw Three Ships
choir vocals:
Choir of Clare College, Cambridge (in 1979)
orchestra:
Orchestra of Clare College, Cambridge (in 1979)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 1979)
recording of:
I Saw Three Ships (for choir and orchestra, arr. Rutter) (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
arrangement of:
I Saw Three Ships
[traditional]2:17
25Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte, op. 10: II. (Choral) Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
composer:
Hugo Distler (German composer, organist & choral conductor, 1908-1942)
is based on:
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (original anonymous version)
part of:
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte, op. 10
Michael Praetorius4:18
26Still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will
orchestra:
Brass Ensemble of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1977)
instrumental recording of:
Still, Still, Still
lyricist:
Georg Götsch
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]0:52
27The First Nowell
organ:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
choir vocals:
Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (in 1961)
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor) (in 1961)
arranger:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited (not a release label; for copyrights use only) (in 1961)
recorded at:
King’s College Cambridge in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1961)
recording of:
The First Nowell (in 1961)
lyricist, writer and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 682)
recording of:
The First Nowell (David Willcocks arrangement)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor)
arrangement of:
The First Nowell
[traditional]4:50
28Adventi ének (Veni, Veni Emmanuel)
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
Adventi ének (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
composer:
Kodály Zoltán (Zoltán Kodály, Hungarian composer) (in 1943)
Kodály Zoltán3:56
29Up! Good Christen Folk, and Listen
choir vocals:
Choir of Westminster Abbey
recording of:
Up! Good Christen Folk, and Listen
lyricist:
George Ratcliffe Woodward (in 1901)
composer:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
George Ratcliffe Woodward
publisher:
Oxford University Press
is based on:
O quam mundum
George Ratcliffe Woodward1:24
30Gaudete
choir vocals:
St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir (London) (in 2015-06)
conductor:
Andrew Carwood (in 2015-06)
recorded at:
St. Giles’ without Cripplegate in City of London, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2015-06)
recording of:
Gaudete (in 2015-06)
composer:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
[traditional]1:42
31Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
arranger:
Donald Fraser (composer and conductor)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
lyricist:
Josef Mohr (composer/author) (in 1816)
composer:
Franz Xaver Gruber (composer/author) (in 1818)
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Franz Xaver Gruber3:36
32There Is No Rose of Swych Vertu
choir vocals:
Gabrieli Consort (from 2007-07-19 until 2007-07-21)
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor) (from 2007-07-19 until 2007-07-21)
recorded at:
Ely Cathedral: Lady Chapel in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (from 2007-07-19 until 2007-07-21)
recording of:
There Is No Rose of Such Virtu (15th century carol) (from 2007-07-19 until 2007-07-21)
lyricist and composer:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
is based on:
There Is No Rose
[traditional]4:59
33The Holly and the Ivy
choir vocals:
Choir of Westminster Abbey
conductor:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
recording of:
The Holly and the Ivy (arr. Davies)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Sir Henry Walford Davies (English organist and composer)
arrangement of:
The Holly and the Ivy
[traditional]3:35
34God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
instruments:
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
choir vocals:
The Bach Choir
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor)
recording of:
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. Willcocks)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor)
arrangement of:
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (traditional, no arrangement credits here)
[traditional]3:01
35A Shepherd's Carol
pipe organ [organ]:
Christopher Herrick (organist)
choir vocals:
Choir of Westminster Abbey
vocals:
Choir of Westminster Abbey
conductor:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
recording of:
A Shepherd's Carol
lyricist:
W. H. Auden
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten5:03
36Maria durch ein Dornwald ging
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
Drei Weihnachtliche Liedsätze: Nr. 1. Maria durch ein Dornwald ging (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
composer:
Heinrich Kaminski
part of:
Drei Weihnachtliche Liedsätze
recording of:
Maria durch ein Dornwald ging
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]2:11
37Ding Dong! Merrily On High
pipe organ [organ]:
Christopher Herrick (organist)
vocals:
Choir of Westminster Abbey
conductor:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
recording of:
Ding Dong! Merrily on High (arr. Charles Wood)
lyricist:
George Ratcliffe Woodward
composer:
Thoinot Arbeau (Artist name of Jehan Tabourot (“Orchesographie”))
arranger:
Charles Wood (Irish composer)
arrangement of:
Ding Dong! Merrily on High
Thoinot Arbeau2:03
388 geistliche Gesänge, op. 138: 4. "Unser lieben Frauen Traum"
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor)
recording of:
Unser lieben Frauen Traum, op. 138, Nr. 4
composer:
Max Reger (German composer) (in 1914)
part of:
8 Geistliche Gesänge, op. 138
Max Reger2:16
39Birjina gaztettobat zegoen
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor)
recording of:
Birjina gaztetto bat zegoen
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
is based on:
Angelus ad virginem
[traditional]2:32
40Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
pipe organ [organ]:
Christopher Herrick (organist)
vocals:
Choir of Westminster Abbey
conductor:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
Elizabeth Poston2:55
418 geistliche Gesänge, op. 138: 3. Nachtlied
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor)
recording of:
Nachtlied, op. 138, Nr. 3
lyricist:
Petrus Herbert
composer:
Max Reger (German composer) (in 1914)
part of:
8 Geistliche Gesänge, op. 138
Max Reger2:48
42Fanfares in D major (Suite no. 1): I. [Rondeau]
organ:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
timpani:
Norbert Schmitt (timpani)
trumpet:
Bernhard Läubin (trumpeter), Hannes Läubin (trumpeter) and Wolfgang Läubin (trumpeter)
arranger:
Friedrich Held (Classical trumpeter & trombonist)
recording of:
Suite de Symphonies no. 1: I. Rondeau
composer:
Jean‐Joseph Mouret (composer)
part of:
Suite de Symphonies no. 1
Jean‐Joseph Mouret2:01
43Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: No. 10. Sinfonia pastorale
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, X. Sinfonia (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach5:19
44Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace – Grave
recording engineer:
Volker Martin (engineer) and Ulrich Vette (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Bruno Nellesen
cello [violoncello]:
Jaap ter Linden (cellist/violist/conductor) (in 1987-04)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
violin:
Micaela Comberti (English violinist) (in 1987-04) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1987-04)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1987-04)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-04)
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: I. Vivace - Grave (in 1987-04)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Arcangelo Corelli1:30
45Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": II. Allegro
recording engineer:
Volker Martin (engineer) and Ulrich Vette (engineer)
engineer and balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Bruno Nellesen
cello [violoncello]:
Jaap ter Linden (cellist/violist/conductor) (in 1987-04)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
violin:
Micaela Comberti (English violinist) (in 1987-04) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1987-04)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1987-04)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1987-04 to present, in 1987-04)
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: II. Allegro (in 1987-04)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Arcangelo Corelli2:01
46Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Adagio – Allegro – Adagio
recording engineer:
Volker Martin (engineer) and Ulrich Vette (engineer)
engineer and balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Bruno Nellesen
cello [violoncello]:
Jaap ter Linden (cellist/violist/conductor) (in 1987-04)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
violin:
Micaela Comberti (English violinist) (in 1987-04) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1987-04)
orchestra:
The English Concert (from 1987-04 to present, in 1987-04)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (from 1987-04 to present, in 1987-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1987-04 to present, in 1987-04)
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: III. Adagio - Allegro - Adagio (in 1987-04)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Arcangelo Corelli3:19
47Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": IV. Vivace
recording engineer:
Volker Martin (engineer) and Ulrich Vette (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Bruno Nellesen
cello [violoncello]:
Jaap ter Linden (cellist/violist/conductor) (in 1987-04)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
violin:
Micaela Comberti (English violinist) (in 1987-04) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1987-04)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1987-04)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-04)
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: IV. Vivace (in 1987-04)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Arcangelo Corelli1:00
48Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": V. Allegro –
recording engineer:
Volker Martin (engineer) and Ulrich Vette (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Bruno Nellesen
cello [violoncello]:
Jaap ter Linden (cellist/violist/conductor) (in 1987-04)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
violin:
Micaela Comberti (English violinist) (in 1987-04) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1987-04)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1987-04)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-04)
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: V. Allegro (in 1987-04)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Arcangelo Corelli2:05
49Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": VI. Largo. Pastorale
recording engineer:
Volker Martin (engineer) and Ulrich Vette (engineer)
engineer and balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Bruno Nellesen
cello [violoncello]:
Jaap ter Linden (cellist/violist/conductor) (in 1987-04)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
violin:
Micaela Comberti (English violinist) (in 1987-04) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1987-04)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1987-04)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1987-04 to present, in 1987-04)
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: VI. Pastorale (Largo) (in 1987-04)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Arcangelo Corelli4:10
50Messiah, HWV 56: Pt. 1: XIII. "Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)"
sound engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Ulrich Vette (engineer)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-01)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon (in 1988)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-01)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (in 1988-01)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:15
51Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
cello:
Anthony Pleeth (cellist) (in 1978-06)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1978-06)
transverse flute:
Stephen Preston (flutist) (in 1978-06)
viola:
Trevor Jones (British violist, ex. Salomon Quartet) (in 1978-06)
violin:
Monica Huggett (violinist) (in 1978-06) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1978-06)
violone:
Richard Webb (cellist) (in 1978-06)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1978-06)
balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1979) and Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-06)
recording of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air, Air on the G string) (in 1978-06)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1730)
part of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068 (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068)
Johann Sebastian Bach4:54
52In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: III. Nuit
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier4:43
53The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F minor, op. 8/4, RV 297 "Winter": I. Allegro non molto - Allegro
producer:
Rainer Brock (producer and recording supervisor for Deutsche Grammophon)
harpsichord and organ:
Leslie Pearson (pianist, harpsichordist, organist, composer and arranger) (in 1980-02)
solo cello [violoncello]:
Douglas Cummings (cellist) (in 1980-02)
violin:
Gidon Kremer (violinist) (in 1980-02)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1980-02)
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (conductor) (in 1980-02)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Michael Davis (UK classical violinist 1944-2025, former LSO leader) (in 1980-02)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1980-02)
recording of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”: I. Allegro non molto (in 1980-02)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno” (Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “Winter”)
Antonio Vivaldi3:41
54The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F minor, op. 8/4, RV 297 "Winter": II. Largo
producer:
Rainer Brock (producer and recording supervisor for Deutsche Grammophon)
harpsichord and organ:
Leslie Pearson (pianist, harpsichordist, organist, composer and arranger) (in 1980-02)
solo cello [violoncello]:
Douglas Cummings (cellist) (in 1980-02)
violin:
Gidon Kremer (violinist) (in 1980-02)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1980-02)
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (conductor) (in 1980-02)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Michael Davis (UK classical violinist 1944-2025, former LSO leader) (in 1980-02)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1980-02)
recording of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”: II. Largo (in 1980-02)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno” (Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “Winter”)
Antonio Vivaldi1:30
55The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F minor, op. 8/4, RV 297 "Winter": III. Allegro
producer:
Rainer Brock (producer and recording supervisor for Deutsche Grammophon)
harpsichord and organ:
Leslie Pearson (pianist, harpsichordist, organist, composer and arranger) (in 1980-02)
solo cello [violoncello]:
Douglas Cummings (cellist) (in 1980-02)
violin:
Gidon Kremer (violinist) (in 1980-02)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1980-02)
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (conductor) (in 1980-02)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Michael Davis (UK classical violinist 1944-2025, former LSO leader) (in 1980-02)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1980-02)
recording of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”: III. Allegro (in 1980-02)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno” (Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “Winter”)
Antonio Vivaldi3:30
56Canzon noni toni a 12, C 183
Giovanni Gabrieli3:28
57Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, BWV 147/X
engineer and balance engineer:
Andreas Neubronner (engineer/producer, co-founded Tritonus Musikproduktion)
executive producer:
Dr. Steven Paul (classical arranger/producer for Deutsche Grammophon)
producer:
Wolf Erichson (engineer/producer)
orchestra:
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (US orchestra) (in 1989-04)
arranger:
Guillermo Figueroa
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center: Recital Hall (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (in 1989-04)
instrumental 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; catch‐all for arrangements and unknown orchestrations) (in 1989-04)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement 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)
Johann Sebastian Bach3:24
58Noël pour les instruments, H. 531: III. Vous qui désirez sans fin
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-10)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-10)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-10)
recording of:
Noël pour les instruments, H.531: Vous qui désirez sans fin (in 1990-10)
composer:
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier (composer)
part of:
Noël pour les instruments, H.531
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier2:10
59Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: V. A la venue de Noël
orchestra:
The English Concert
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord)
recording of:
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: A la venue de Noël
composer:
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier (composer)
part of:
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier0:59
60Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: IV. Or nous dites, Marie
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-10)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-10)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-10)
recording of:
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: Or nous dites Marie (in 1990-10)
composer:
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier (composer)
part of:
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier2:21
61Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: II. Où s'en vont ces gais bergers?
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier1:35
62Cantiones Sacre: No. 15 "In dulci jubilo"
producer:
Günther Breest (producer for classical music) and Wolfgang Stengel
orchestra:
Blechbläser-Ensemble der Berliner Philharmoniker (in 1977-08)
balance engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1977)
recorded at:
Kirche St. Emmeram in Regensburg, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1977-08)
recording of:
In Dulci Jubilo (in 1977-08)
lyricist:
14th century German ([traditional], special purpose artist)
composer:
Samuel Scheidt (composer)
Samuel Scheidt3:47
63Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: No. 1, Chorus. Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
The Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts‐Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, I. Coro „Jauchzet, frohlocket“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
is based on:
Kantate, BWV 214 "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!": I. Coro "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!"
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach7:45
64Messiah, HWV 56: Pt. 1: 12. "For unto us a Child is born"
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1988-01)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-01)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon (in 1988)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-01)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (in 1988-01)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:08
65Polyhymnia Caduceatrix et Panegyrica: No. 34. In dulci jubilo
choir vocals:
Gabrieli Consort & Players (UK early music ensemble) and Boy's Choir of Roskilde Cathedral
soprano vocals:
Tessa Bonner (soprano) and Susan Hemington Jones (soprano)
tenor vocals:
Mark le Brocq (tenor)
orchestra:
Gabrieli Consort & Players (UK early music ensemble)
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor)
chorus master:
Kristian Olesen (organist, chorus master)
recorded at:
Roskilde Domkirke in Roskilde, Region Zealand, Denmark (in 1993-10)
recording of:
In dulci jubilo (arr. Michael Praetorius. Musae Sioniae VI, no. 32)
composer:
Michael Praetorius (composer and organist) (in 1607)
version of:
In dulci iubilo (original traditional version in macaronic alteration of medieval German and Latin, use also for unspecified versions)
Michael Praetorius5:27
66A Spotless Rose
choir vocals:
Gabrieli Consort (in 2007-07, from 2007-07-19 until 2007-07-21)
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor) (in 2007-07, from 2007-07-19 until 2007-07-21)
performer:
Gabrieli Consort & Players (UK early music ensemble)
recorded at:
Ely Cathedral in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (in 2007-07) and Ely Cathedral: Lady Chapel in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (from 2007-07-19 until 2007-07-21)
recording of:
A Spotless Rose (from 2007-07-19 until 2007-07-21)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Herbert Howells (English composer) (in 1919)
translator:
Catherine Winkworth
publisher:
Galaxy Music Corp. and Stainer & Bell
is based on:
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (original anonymous version)
part of:
Three Carol-Anthems
recording of:
A Spotless Rose (in 2007-07)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Herbert Howells (English composer) (in 1919)
translator:
Catherine Winkworth
publisher:
Galaxy Music Corp. and Stainer & Bell
is based on:
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (original anonymous version)
part of:
Three Carol-Anthems
Herbert Howells3:40
67Virga Jesse (Motet)
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
Virga Jesse, WAB 52 (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
composer:
Anton Bruckner (Austrian composer) (in 1885)
part of:
Werkverzeichnis Anton Bruckners (number: WAB 52)
Anton Bruckner4:22
68The Lamb
choir vocals:
The Choir of Temple Church (in 2003-07)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (in 2003-07)
recorded at:
Temple Church in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2003-07)
recording of:
The Lamb (in 2003-07)
lyricist:
William Blake (English poet, painter, and printmaker) (in 1789)
composer:
John Tavener (20th century composer) (in 1982)
publisher:
Chester Music Ltd., Edition Wilhelm Hansen London Ltd. and J. & W. Chester, Ltd.
John Tavener3:40
69The Darkness Is No Darkness
recording engineer, mixer and editor:
Dave Hinitt (UK recording engineer, early 21c)
engineer and producer:
Adrian Peacock (bass vocalist, producer)
recorded at:
All Saints Church (Tooting, London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 2016-06-07, from 2016-08-17 until 2016-08-18)
engineered at:
Trinity College Chapel (Cambridge, UK) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (from 2016-06-30 until 2016-07-01)
recording of:
The Darkness Is No Darkness
composer:
Judith Bingham (English composer and mezzo-soprano) (in 1993)
is based on:
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
Judith Bingham4:30
70Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: 6. Danksagen wir alle Gott...
orchestra and performer:
Gabrieli Consort & Players (UK early music ensemble)
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor)
recorded at:
Roskilde Domkirke in Roskilde, Region Zealand, Denmark
recording of:
Weihnachts-Historie, SWV 435 - Beschluß: Dank sagen wir
composer:
Heinrich Schütz (composer)
part of:
Weihnachts-Historie, SWV 435 (Die Geburt unsers Herren Jesu Christi, for chorus, instruments & continuo)
Heinrich Schütz2:12
71Messiah, HWV 56: Pt. 2: XLII. "Hallelujah"
sound engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Ulrich Vette (engineer)
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1988-01)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-01)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon (in 1988)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-01)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus “Hallelujah” (in 1988-01)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:02
72Resonet in Laudibus à 5
recording engineer:
Wolf‐Dieter Karwatky
choir vocals:
Pomerium (US early music choral group) (in 1996-05)
vocals:
Pomerium (US early music choral group)
conductor:
Alexander Blachly (chorus master) (in 1996-05)
balance engineer:
Gernot von Schultzendorff (sound engineer and producer of classical releases)
recorded at:
Corpus Christi Church in New York, New York, United States (in 1996-05)
recording of:
Resonet in laudibus (in 1996-05)
composer:
Orlande de Lassus (Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer)
Orlande de Lassus4:17
73Motet "Hodie Christus natus est"
choir vocals:
Sistine Chapel Choir
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo‐soprano)
chorus master:
Massimo Palombella (chorus master)
recording of:
Motet: Hodie Christus natus est
composer:
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (Italian composer, 1525–1594)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina3:26
74Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël: Quem vidistis pastores
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël: No. 2. Quem vidistis pastores dicite (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1951, from 1959 until 1960)
part of:
Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152
Francis Poulenc3:25
75God Is With Us (A Christmas Proclamation)
organ:
Ian le Grice (organist)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Rupp (baritone / operatic bass)
choir vocals:
The Choir of Temple Church and Holst Singers
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor)
recording of:
God Is With Us
composer:
John Tavener (20th century composer) (in 1987)
John Tavener5:46
76Magnificat in D major, BWV 243: I. Chorus. Magnificat anima mea
executive producer:
Prof. Dr. Hans Hickmann
producer:
Karl-Heinz Schneider (producer)
choir vocals:
Münchener Bach‐Chor (Munich Bach Choir) (in 1961-02, in 1961-04)
orchestra:
Münchener Bach‐Orchester (Munich Bach Orchestra) (in 1961-02, in 1961-04)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1961-02, in 1961-04)
balance engineer:
Walter Alfred Wettler
recorded at:
Hochschule für Musik und Theater München in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1961-02, in 1961-04)
recording of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243: I. Coro "Magnificat anima mea" (in 1961-04)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1733-07-02)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1728 until 1731)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243
Johann Sebastian Bach3:06
77Ceremony of Carols, op. 28: As Dew In Aprille
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer)
producer:
Christopher Hazell
harp:
Rachel Masters (harp player) (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13)
choir vocals:
Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13)
treble vocals:
Marcus Body (boy treble) (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13), Rupert Johnston (boy treble) (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13), John McFadzean (boy treble) (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13), Michael Pearce (boy treble) (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13), Thomas Rose (boy treble) (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13) and Peter Winn (treble) (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13)
conductor:
Stephen Cleobury (organist, conductor) (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13)
recorded at:
King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (on 1990-03-19, from 1990-09-21 until 1990-09-23, from 1990-12-12 until 1990-12-13)
recording of:
A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28: V. As dew in Aprille (from 1990-03-19 until 1990-12-13)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1942)
part of:
A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28
Benjamin Britten1:11
78"Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland", BWV 62: No. 1. Chorus "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland"
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
editor:
Ingmar Haas (engineer)
choir vocals:
The Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1992-01)
orchestra:
The English Baroque Soloists (in 1992-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1992-01)
balance engineer:
Ulrich Vette (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1992)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Blackheath Concert Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1992-01)
recording of:
Kantate, BWV 62 "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland": I. Coro "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" (in 1992-01)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1724)
part of:
Kantate, BWV 62 "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland"
Johann Sebastian Bach4:32
79Communion Motet: "Uns ist ein Kindlein heut geborn" - Musae Sioniae VI
harp:
Hannelore Devaere (Belgian harp player) (in 1993-10)
choir vocals:
Gabrieli Consort (in 1993-10)
soprano vocals:
Sarah Pendlebury (soprano) (in 1993-10)
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor) (in 1993-10)
recorded at:
Roskilde Domkirke in Roskilde, Region Zealand, Denmark (in 1993-10)
recording of:
Uns ist ein Kindlein heut geborn (Musae Sioniae VI (no. 49)) (in 1993-10)
composer:
Michael Praetorius (composer and organist)
part of:
Musae Sioniae VI
Michael Praetorius2:16
80A Hymn to the Virgin
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
A Hymn to the Virgin (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1930-07-09 until 1934-04-29)
premiered at:
[event] (1931-01-05)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Benjamin Britten2:43
81"White Christmas"
baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Paul Daniel (conductor)
arranger:
Robert Russell Bennett (American composer and arranger)
recording of:
White Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (from 1938 until 1940)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Irving Berlin Music Corp., Williamson Music Company and Irving Berlin Music Company (from 1940 to present)
sub-publisher:
EMI Allans Music Australia Pty Ltd, Irving Berlin Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司, 1995–2019), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
part of:
The 15th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1942 winner)
Irving Berlin5:01
82Il est né le divin enfant
marimba:
Markus Leoson (percussionist) (in 1998-11)
violin:
Ulf Forsberg (violinist) (in 1998-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-11)
vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano)
arranger:
Annette Isserlis (violist)
recorded at:
Atlantis Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm county), Sweden (in 1998-11)
recording of:
Il est né le divin enfant (in 1998-11)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]1:27
83Cantique de Noël "O Holy Night / Minuit, chrétiens"
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) and James Lock (James Locke, engineer) (in 1976-01)
engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer)
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
tenor vocals:
Luciano Pavarotti (tenor) (in 1976-01)
orchestra:
National Philharmonic Orchestra (fka the London Promenade Orchestra until 1971, mostly film music and opera) (in 1976-01)
conductor:
Kurt Herbert Adler (conductor) (in 1976-01)
arranger and orchestrator:
Douglas Gamley (film composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Records Company (The Decca Record Company Limited, not a release label; for copyrights use only) (in 1976)
recorded at:
All Saints’ Church (Petersham) in Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-01)
recording of:
O Holy Night (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Adolphe Adam (French composer)
arrangement of:
O Holy Night
Adolphe Adam4:16
84Shepherd's Pipe Carol
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Cox (engineer) (in 2010-07)
recording engineer:
Stephan Flock (in 2010-07)
producer:
Sid McLauchlan (engineer/producer)
bass-baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer) (in 2010-07)
choir vocals:
Côrdydd (Choir based in Cardiff.) (in 2010-07)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (in 2010-07)
conductor:
Tecwyn Evans (NZ conductor) (in 2010-07)
chorus master:
Sioned James (chorus master) (in 2010-07)
arranger:
Chris Hazell
recorded at:
BBC Hoddinott Hall (Wales Millennium Centre) in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (in 2010-07)
recording of:
Shepherd’s Pipe Carol (in 2010-07)
lyricist and composer:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 1963)
John Rutter2:58
85Ave Maria "Ellens Gesang III", D. 839
producer:
Wolfgang Stengel
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Studer (soprano) (on 1992-07-26)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1992-07-26)
conductor:
Ion Marin (conductor) (on 1992-07-26)
arranger:
Ion Marin (conductor)
balance engineer:
Jochen Gottschall (on 1992-07-26)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1992-07-26)
recording of:
Ave Maria, D. 839 (Schubert; catch-all for arrangements) (in 1992)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1825)
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)
Franz Schubert5:41
86Winter Wonderland
choir vocals:
London Voices (in 1985-12)
soprano vocals:
Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano) (in 1985-12)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985-12)
conductor:
Carl Davis (conductor and composer) (in 1985-12)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) (in 1985-12)
arranger:
David Cullen (composer, arranger, orchestrator)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Co. Ltd. (The Decca Record Company Limited, not a release label; for copyrights use only) (in 1986)
live recording of:
Winter Wonderland (in 1985-12)
lyricist:
Richard B. Smith (wrote lyrics to “Winter Wonderland”)
composer:
Felix Bernard
publisher:
Bregman, Vocco & Conn, Inc., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Francis, Day & Hunter, Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin), Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
Felix Bernard3:53
87Carol of the Bells
choir vocals:
St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir (London) (in 2015-06)
conductor:
Andrew Carwood (in 2015-06)
recorded at:
St. Giles’ without Cripplegate in City of London, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2015-06)
recording of:
Carol of the Bells (in 2015-06)
lyricist:
Peter J. Wilhousky (in 1936)
arranger:
Микола Дмитрович Леонтович (Mykola Leontovych) (in 1916)
is based on:
Щедрик (The Little Swallow)
Mykola Leontovych1:28
88Deck the Hall With Boughs of Holly
engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals:
Joan Sutherland (soprano) (in 1965-05)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1965-05)
conductor:
Richard Bonynge (conductor and pianist) (in 1965-05)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
arranger:
Douglas Gamley (film composer)
recording of:
Deck the Halls (in 1965-05)
lyricist:
Thomas Oliphant (musician, artist and author)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
is based on:
Nos Galan (Talhaiarn, “Goreu pleser ar Nos Galan”)
[traditional]1:19
89Joy to the World
guitar:
Los Romeros (quartet of Spanish guitarists)
guitar arranger:
Patrick Kerber
instrumental recording of:
Joy to the World (Christmas carol)
lyricist:
Isaac Watts (hymn writer) (in 1719)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
arranger:
Lowell Mason (in 1839)
George Frideric Handel, Lowell Mason2:31
90Mary's Boy Child
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Cox (engineer) (in 2010-07)
recording engineer:
Stephan Flock (in 2010-07)
producer:
Sid McLauchlan (engineer/producer)
bass-baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer) (in 2010-07)
choir vocals:
Côrdydd (Choir based in Cardiff.) (in 2010-07)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (in 2010-07)
conductor:
Tecwyn Evans (NZ conductor) (in 2010-07)
chorus master:
Sioned James (chorus master)
arranger:
David Cullen (composer, arranger, orchestrator) and Chris Hazell
recorded at:
BBC Hoddinott Hall (Wales Millennium Centre) in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (in 2010-07)
recording of:
Mary’s Boy Child (in 2010-07)
lyricist and composer:
Jester Hairston
publisher:
Bourne Music Ltd. and J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Jester Hairston3:34
91Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
bass viol [bass gamba]:
Göran Danielsson (Swedish singer-songwriter) (in 1998-11)
bass viol [discant gamba]:
Mogens Rasmussen (Danish viol da gamba) (in 1998-11)
marimba:
Markus Leoson (percussionist) (in 1998-11)
tenor viol:
Leif Henrikson (in 1998-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-11)
arranger:
Svante Henryson
recorded at:
Atlantis Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm county), Sweden (in 1998-11)
recording of:
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (in 1998-11)
lyricist:
Ralph Blane (in 1943)
composer:
Hugh Martin (in 1943)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Feist Catalog Inc., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Publishing, EMI United Partnership Ltd., J. Albert & Son, J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd., Loew’s Incorporated (in 1943, in 1944) and Leo Feist, Inc. (in 1971, in 1972)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), フジパシフィック音楽出版 SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc. SBK Division) (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
part of:
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944 musical film soundtrack)
Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane3:16
92Ave Maria
cello:
Mischa Maisky (cellist) (in 1987-10)
piano:
Pavel Gililov (pianist) (in 1987-10)
arranger:
Mischa Maisky (cellist)
recorded at:
Reitstadel in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1987-10)
recording of:
Ave Maria (catch-all for arrangements of the Bach / Gounod work) (in 1987-10)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) and Charles Gounod (French composer)
publisher:
Lam Larghetto Music (from 1993 to present)
arrangement of:
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod5:30
93The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: I. Miniature Overture
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: I. Ouverture miniature. Allegro giusto (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (until 1892)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:03
94The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: IIa. March
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: a) Marche. Tempo di marcia viva (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:26
95The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: IIb. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: b) Danse de la Fée-Dragée. Andante ma non troppo (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14c. Па-де-де: Вариация II: Танец Феи Драже (The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Act II, Scene III. Pas de Deux: Variation II: Dance of the sugar-plum fairy, Variation II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:06
96The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: IIc. Russian Dance (Trepak)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: c) Danse russe. Trépak. Tempo di Trepak, molto vivace (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1:10
97The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: IId. Arabian Dance (Coffee)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: d) Danse arabe. Allegretto (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:46
98The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: IIe. Chinese Dance (Tea)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: e) Danse chinoise. Allegro moderato (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1:14
99The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: IIf. Dance of the Reed-Pipes
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: f) Danse des mirlitons. Moderato assai (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12e. Дивертисмент (д) Танец пастушков (Dance of the shepherds)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:35
100The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: III. Waltz of the Flowers
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: III. Valse des fleurs. Tempo di Valse (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 13. Вальс цветов (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II, Scene III. Waltz of the flowers, valse des fleurs; waltz of the flowers)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky6:45