As the true connoisseur knows, like with any other genre of music, all-female Christmas recordings have a unique and lovely sound to them that is a delight to hear. With 20+ recordings from small and large ensembles around the globe, we’ve got a little bit of every style of Xmas music, ranging from sacred medieval pieces and modern carols to performances of the transcribed arrangements from a Japanese internment camp’s choir. Some of these ensembles are “grown-up,” while others are college based. The Women’s Choral Christmas Recordings section is another one of our holidays-in-a-CD-case collections; have a seat, pop in a CD, take a listen, and relive holidays-past!
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Back in the studio after a four year haitus, Anonymous 4 returns with The Cherry Tree — an instant holiday music classic featuring medieval English carols and Anglo-American spiritual songs. It is the eighteenth original recording for the renowned vocal ensemble and their first since 2006’s Gloryland, which debuted at number three on the Billboard classical chart. Anonymous 4 has been a perennial presence on Billboard’s Top Classical Albums chart and hit number one with their folk-inspired American Angels in 2004. The Cherry Tree is named after the miracle ballad of Joseph and Mary, the earliest text of which survives from a Coventry Play from around 1400. The ‘Cherry Tree’ story persisted in many forms, making its way into medieval British carols of the mid-15th century and into British and American traditional ballads. In it, Joseph doubts the divine origin of Mary’s pregnancy only to hear Jesus speak from within Mary’s womb, causing a cherry tree to bend its branches and offer his mother its fruit.
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Hodie Christus natus est O nobilis nativitasÓ/ÓO mira deiÓ/ÓOdecus virgineumÓ/ÓAppruit Lux de luce Alleluya: A nywe werke Verbum supernun prodiens Balaam de quo vaticianas Ave Maria Gabriel, fram heven-king Lullay: I saw a swete semly syght Prolis eterne genitorÓ/ÓPsallat mater gracie Vox clara, ecce, intonat De supernis sedibus Qmnes de Saba Puellare gremium Lullay, lullay: Als I lay on Yoolis night Tria sunt munera Orto sole sereneÓ/ÓOrigo viriÓ/ÓVirga Iesse Peperit virgo Ecce quod natura A solis ortus cardine Ther is no rose of swych vertu Videntes stellam Owt of your slepe aryse |
The four female members of Anonymous 4 are dedicated to the preservation of Gregorian chant from medieval times, and this holiday selection of English plainchant, songs, motets and carols are all derived from this period. As one might expect, the texts are often sacred in nature, to be performed during religious rites and devotions, such as Advent (hymn, "Vox Clara, Ecce, intonat"). Carols often use the multiple verse and refrain format, that was a typical form ("Ther Is No Rose Of Swych Vertu," and others). Much more could be said about the historical and musical context of these works - and is, in the extensive liner notes - but this background, though fascinating, is not necessary to simply appreciate the supple grace and open sound of these gentle voices, which is more than enough.
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Andrew Lawrence-King's virtuoso harp joins the voices of Anonymous 4 in a wealth of Yuletide music, favourite and rare, from the British Isles. Juxtaposing pagan and Christian traditions, the programme interweaves English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh ballads and carols with well-loved pieces by John Tavener (The Lamb), Benjamin Britten, and a newly commissioned work by Peter Maxwell Davies. Andrew Lawrence-King adds special colour playing a variety of instruments: psaltery, Baroque harp, and a remarkable Irish "Queen Mary" harp which sounds as if it contains its own peal of heavenly bells.\ Listen to "A God and Yet A Man" in Real Audio.
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1999 recording, celebrating the legend of St. Nicholas ("Jolly St Nick," or "Santa Claus"); as with most folk heroes, the actual biography of Nicholas, born in Turkey somewhere around 300 A.D., is much removed from present day interpretation. The New-York based classical women's quartet Anonymous 4, whose focus is medieval chant and polyphony, enliven these motets, hymns and conductus (medieval setting of Latin text) with an attention to historical realism that brings them very much to life. As the function of these chants was in the context of Catholic liturgy, they are by definition, an embodiment of all that is divine; neither rhythmically or harmonically complex, their appeal is their quiet beauty and distinctive texture.
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Ruth Cunningham, Marsha Genensky, Susan Hellauer and Johanna Maria Rose are the acclaimed, prolific a cappella group, Anonymous 4, and the beautiful polyphonic music in this CD almost didn1t make it to us because of the invasion of Hungary by the Turks in 1541. The iconoclastic Turks destroyed artworks in all forms, including liturgical manuscripts. Fortunately some of the manuscripts were copied or carried away by fleeing monks, nuns and clerics. These plainchants are remarkably consistent, part of a major effort towards liturgical and musical uniformity. Ethereal, hauntingly beautiful, one can close one's eyes and be in the cathedral where the choir sent this perfect, sacred music heavenward-as prayerful, meditative and joyful for the singers as for the worshippers. 20 sublime pieces.
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The Sussex Carol - Corin T. Overland |
Pride of Vermont since their founding by the renowned Dr. Willis, the 40-strong Bella Voce Women's Chorus brings us a bright, ringing Christmas album of 20 songs, some of them familiar and beloved, like "The Sussex Carol," "Wexford Carol," John Rutter's "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day," "A La Nanita Nana," the spirituals "Mary Had A Baby" and "Glory and Honor to the Newborn King;" "Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head," "I Wonder As I Wander," the Christmas medley "Christmas Intrada," Benjamin Britten's "This Little Babe" and Brahms' "Ave Maria." and many of them less familiar to us, like "Masters in this Hall," "O My Dear Heart," Eleanor Daley's "What Sweeter Music," "La Virgen Lava Panales," "The Moon of Wintertime," "A la Ru, A la Me" and Steven Rickards' "Angels Did Sing." Most songs have some light to heavy accompaniment, and the lovely, extensive liner notes have all the lyrics.
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Rozhdestveni kambani (Christmas bells) - Petar Liondev Koledna nosht (Christmas night) - Petar Liondev Koledna pesen (Christmas song) - Gentcho Gentchev Momata s chudna riza (The lass with a spended dress) - Georgy Petkov Divnitza (Wonderful star) - Gerogy Petkov Koledna zvezda (Christmas star) - Stefan Dragostinov Bogorodize Devo (Holy Virgin) - Orthodox / arr. Priest Kiril Popov Sveti Petar (Saint Peter) - Petar Liondev Hei pastiri (Hey, shepherds) - trad. Arr. Georgy Petkov La Notte Di Natale (Christmas night) - Silvio Pedrotti/ arr. Ivan Spassov Vitleemska zvezda (Ihr Kinderlein, kommet) - arr. Alexander Josiffov Koledna prilazka (A Christmas tale) - Georgy Petkov Tiha nosht, svjata nosht (Silent night, Holy night) - Franz Gruber / arr. Alexander Josiffov Rozhdestvo Hristovo (Christmas) - Dobri Hristov / arr. Georgy Petkov |
Singing is an important tradition in Bulgaria, especially at Christmas, whether at church or caroling in people's homes. There is a unique sonority specific to Christmas within the incredibly rich musical palette. This recording contains Bulgarian folk carols, Orthodox Church music and more familiar Christmas tunes, such as "Silent Night." The simple melodies and sincere lyrics of these songs will bring joy and peace to your Christmas celebration.
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Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Star Song - Edward Henderson Joys Seven Traditional English - James Laster Procession - A Ceremony of Carols - Benjamin Britten Wolcum Yole! - A Ceremony of Carols There is no Rose - A Ceremony of Carols That yonge child - A Ceremony of Carols Balulalow - A Ceremony of Carols As dew in Aprillle - A Ceremony of Carols This little Babe - A Ceremony of Carols Interlude - A Ceremony of Carols In Freezing Winter Night - A Ceremony of Carols Spring Carol - A Ceremony of Carols Adam lay i-bounden - A Ceremony of Carols Recession - A Ceremony of Carols Da Pacem - Jeffrey Enns Yorkshire Wassail - Stephen Smith December Robert Buckley Three in White: a suite of songs about snow - Stephen Smith Night of Silence |
Diane Loomer, C.M. and Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, co-founded the Elektra Women's Choir in 1987, giving it a mandate to lead and inspire in the choral art form through the creation, exploration and celebration of women's repertoire. Adding to a long tradition of honors and awards, Elektra once again won first place in the women's voices category of the 2010 NNational Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs. The choir's many recordings are best sellers in the Singers.com catalog, and are in demand all over the world—the choir is also proud to offer ongoing programs that train and encourage young singers, conductors and composers. They have commissioned and premiered over 60 new works, many of which have become standards of women's choral literature. "Chez Nous" (French for "Our House") is a gorgeous Christmas collection of 20 songs, featuring such favorites as Michael Praetorius' "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," Edward Henderson's lovely "Star Song," Benjamin Britten's wonderful 12-song "A Ceremony of Carols," Jeffrey Enns' "Da Pacem," Robert Buckley's "December," and "Night of Silence" by Daniel Kantor. All of these songs are lightly accompanied by piano, but the focus is on the sweet, angelic leads, harmonies and rounds by the perfectly trained and led voices of Elektra. Simply beautiful!
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Adam Lay Ybounden O My Dear Heat Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day What Sweeter Music Carol for the Animals I Sing of a Maiden Mary's Song How Far Is It To Bethlehem? In the Bleak Midwinter Sir Christemas: The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy The Huron Carol I Saw Three Ships |
The 57-strong, Vancouver, BC-based Elektra is now regarded as a leader in the classical women's choir movement worldwide. Seeking out music written specifically for women and frequently commissioning new works, the singers are selected by audition--and share an enthusiasm for challenging repertoire. "Child of Grace," a Christmas CD, is the group's 5th, and contains 21 songs, some with light accompaniment, piano and drums. This is a stunningly lovely collection of beautiful, little-known carols and Christmas songs, like Eleanor Daley's "What Sweeter Music" and "I Sing of a Maiden," and Knut Nystedt's "Mary's Song." There's a joyous group of 8 songs by Derick Holman called "Sir Christemas." Songs we've heard many times like "I Saw Three Ships," "How Far Is It to Bethlehem" and Malcolm Edwards' "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" are the exceptions. Each song is a gem!
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Procession Wolcum Yole! There is no Rose That yonge child Balulalow As dew in Aprille This little Babe Interlude In Freezing Winter Night Spring Carol Deo Gracias Recession Amoroso Pastorcillo Al Nino Jesus La Nana Angelus and Virginem A virgin most pure Personent Hodie There is no rose Coventry Carol Tomorrow shall be my dancing day |
In our opinion, probably the top womenÕs choir performing today (this of course is a matter of some debate) is the Elektra WomenÕs Choir, and as proof we offer their latest, "A Ceremony Of Carols," a brilliant CD of choral Christmas classics. First we have 12 cuts from Benjamin Britten's "Ceremony of Carols." Then three selections from Paul CsonkaÕs "Concierto de Natividad," Then John Rutter's "Dancing Day, Parts I and II," eight songs. Featured is Rita Costanzi on harp. Just settle back in your easy chair with a Christmas toddy, put this on the stereo and let the beautiful music take you to a Christmas of another time and place.
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wohlauf, wir heben nit singen an - anon ave rigina caelorum - dufay gaillarde - susato/ o du frohliche - christmas traditional sonate aus weibnachtskantate - lubeck / der englische grub - brahms/ sonate aus weibnachtskantate - lubeck mohr: stille nacht - gruber gloria in excelsis deo - traditional/ jodler-andacht - traditional/ leise rieselt der schnee - christmas traditional gaillarde - sasato/ o kerstnacht - D. sweelinck/ gaillarde - susato sainte nuit - gruber gaude virgo mater christi - anonymous 14th c. ecce maria - m. praetorius ronde - susato/ kommet, ihr hirten - christmas traditonal/ ronde - susato stille nacht - gruber salve regina - palestrina regina caeli - brahms ave maria - kodaly maria durch ein dornwald ging - christmas traditional ave maria - holst ave maria - arcadelt nonnenchor - j. strauss jr., benatzky dona nobis pacem - anon ave maria - von bruck es ist ein ros entsprungen - traditional christmas mary had a baby - negro spiritual i saw three ships - christmas traditional jodler-andacht - traditional/ gloria in excelsis deo - christmas traditional/ o come all ye faithful / christmas traditional silent night - cruber christmas medley: pastoral symphony from messiah - handel/ good king - traditional carols/ the first nowell, away in a manger, good christian men, rejoice, cowley carol, sleep, holy babe, hark! the herald angels sing - traditional carols |
Those familiar with the history of the Malle Babbe Women's Choir know that the ensemble was formed in a Japanese internment camp during World War II, as dramatized in the movie, "Paradise Road." Now directed by Leny Van Schaik, this "voice-orchestra" performs various classical compositions (over seventy-three minutes of material) dedicated to holiday and religious subjects appropriate to the season, in tribute to the original Malle Babbe Choir. The Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus are celebrated in four versions of "Ave Maria," as written by Holst, Arcadelt, von Bruck and Kodaly, as well as several other hymns. Christmas traditionals such as the Austrian "Yodeler Prayer" add variety, as do several Gaillardes (music written in triple meter for recorder, intended for dancing). Familiar carols represented include "I Saw Three Ships," which has a rolling rhythm that propels the listener like oars in water; "Silent Night," with two different arrangements, both by John Rutter, and the recording's finale, a Christmas medley replicated from the original version by the Malle Babbe Choir, transcribed from memory while imprisoned. "Sing, Choirs of Angels" is an apt title for this recording, as indeed the graceful delivery and clear high registers of this women's choir are eminently suitable to convey just such an impression. As the spires of a church ascending toward the heavens, their voices rejoice in the glory of life and of the Creator.
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Make A Joyful Noise Candlelight Carol The Road Ahead Gloria There Is No Rose of Such Virtue All My Heart This Night Rejoices Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day I Sing of a Maiden Sleep, O Lovely One Sanctus (from Missa Hosanna) Make We Joy The Journey of Mary Sing a New Noel How Far is it to Bethlehem? A la nanita nana Lullaby (from Hodie) |
Sigrid Johnson conducts the Manitou Singers, comprised of 95 first-year female students at Northfield, Minnesota's St. Olaf College. The Singers have delighted audiences over the years with their beautiful and striking interpretations of treble choral literature. Included are ClausenÕs "Make a Joyful Noise," RutterÕs "Candlelight Carol" and "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day," "There Is No Rose of Such Virtue," Jackson BerkeyÕs "Gloria," "Sanctus," "Make We Joy," "Sing A New Noel;" 17 songs in total. Orchestral accompaniment on most songs, but the beautiful voices of the young women are on center stage. Lovely and intricate music for Christmas!
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The Holly and the Ivy Gaudete "Amour de Moi Salva Nos Glass Window There Is No Rose of Swych Vertu Kinderly In Dulce Jubilo Love Me Broughte I Am Eve Quan Vey La Layeta The Coventry Carol Underntide Ecce Mundi Gaudium Blow Northern Wind |
Our definition of a Christmas gift would certainly include 8 beautiful women, dressed in mediaeval costume, singing songs adapted from the 11th through the 16th centuries, lightly accompanied such period instruments as Zither, Hurdygurdy, Harmonium, Citern, Glockenspiel and Astrowheel. We don't even know what a number of these instruments look like, but they sound wonderful! "Mistletoe" is classical and even sacred, but the Baebes' vital sound is anything but dry or academic. 15 tunes, some favorites: "The Holly & The Ivy," the traditional French "L'Amour de Moi," the dramatic "Salva Nos," "There Is No Rose of Swych Vertu," "Kimberly," the lovely "In Dulci Jubilo," "I Am Eve," "The Coventry Carol," the spirited "Undrentide" and the plaintive, haunting "Blow, Northern Wind." The beauty of the words and music are rivaled only by the sweet voices and harmonies!
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First Song on the Road Second Song on the Road We Sing A Song for You Cheers Cheers to You, Master of the House Beautiful Milka We Sing A Song for You A Girl Bragged A Mighty Boy Is Saddling His Horse Turbid Waters Were Flowing Song on Going Out of the House Oh, Lazar Lazarski Bouenets Lazar Is Coming, Lazar Is Roaming There's A Willow, There's No Willow Lazarska Song for the Bride Lazarski Beautiful Girl Young Girls Lazaritsi Well Aren't We Dancing Strapping Nikola, Mother's Only Son Lament for Lazar |
The famous choir named The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices conducted by Dora HRISTOVA again conveys its challenge to Bulgarian folk music lovers, this time with their interpretation of songs from the most widely spread and cherished customs, those at Christmas and at St. Lazar's Day. The songs sung at Christmas and St. Lazar's Day lend specific colour in the repertoire of many ensembles. This programme is a successful attempt to select songs which represent a comparison between the two customs. Christmas is celebrated on the day when the church commemorates Christ's nativity. Yet the deep meaning of the custom is in the ancient pagan beliefs about the birth of the new sun. There are young men-Christmas-carollers and their leader is always an older man, called stanenik. According to the custom, the time for Christmas celebration is specifically set - from midnight till sunrise. The Christmas carollers make their rounds always starting to the west. They sing songs glorifying the host in every house and bless him for health and fertility.
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Sactus O My Dear Heart Three Spanish Carols Ya Viene La Vieja A La Puerta del Cielo Riu, riu, chiu Deck The Hall White Christmas Ave Maria Lullay my liking Jesus Christ the Apple Tree O Magnum Mysterium Maria durch ein' Dornwald ging Over the Hill Maria Went A La Nanita Nana Good King Wenceslas The Christmas Song The Holly and the Ivy The Three Kings Some Children See Him Salve Regina |
The Motet Singers are ten female vocalists who began in 1982 as a vocal sight-reading group under the direction of Hannelore Good. They sing a cappella music from classical, folk and popular genres, ranging from medieval to contemporary, and are known for their pure sound, seamless blending of voices and the eclectic variety of their music. There are 20 tracks here, from a fine "Salve Regina" by Javier Busto and several other contemporary and 20th century pieces, to short sacred works by Renaissance composers Morales and Palestrina, to some very nice 19th and 20th century arrangements of Spanish carols from various periods. Some of our favorites: "A la Puerta del Cielo," "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree" and "Ave Maria." There are drums on at least one cut. Everything relates to the Nativity theme, and there is a nice mix of unfamiliar winners with familiar favorites. An exceptional, beautifully sung CD!
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¡O, Mi Belén! |
"Alegria y Placer" is the second finely-crafted album of San Francisco's own 15-voice women’s vocal ensemble, Musae. It showcases local composer Conrad Susa's "Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest" for women's ensemble, harp, marimba, vibraphone and guitar. "Carols and Lullabies" is all in Spanish, and it features 10 songs of the 20 on the album. Each of the ten (accompanied) songs seems lovelier than the next, songs like "Alegria," "Los Posadas," the magical "Campana Sobre Campana," and the joyous "El Noi De La Mare." The others include standards such as "Silent Night," "Away in a Manger," "All Night, All Day," "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Deck the Hall." Other favorites are "This Endris Night," from a 15th Century English text, and a pair of lovely, wise folk songs, the lively "Vus Vet Zayn” and the gentle "Nada Te Turbe.” There is quite a lot of accompaniment in the album, but the focus is on the beautiful voices. Musae is a delicious vocal smorgasbord from beginning to end, and all we have to do is treat ourselves. "Alegria y Placer" is one of the most enjoyable Christmas albums of the year!
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Dostoyna Yest - Chesnokov Svete Tihiy - Chenokov Christmas Cantata - Pinkham O Vivens Fons - Bingen Ave Maria - Clarke TalveMustrid - Tormis Ave Maria - Szymko Airecillos De Belen - Balzanelli Agnus Dei - Griffin Litanies A La Vierge Noire Suite De Lorca - Rautavaara A Carol Sequence - Salvator Mundi |
The 60-voice Palo Alto, CA-based PWC is known for adventurous programming, seeking out music written especially for women, and frequently commissioning new works. "Winter Patterns" is a Christmas collection of sacred works such as Chesnokov's "Dostoyno yest" (It is truly fitting) and "Svete tihiy" (Gladsome Light), Daniel Pinkham's 3-part "Christmas Cantata," Rebecca Clarke's "Ave Maria," Charles Griffin's "Agnus Dei," Poulenc's "Litanies a la Vierge Noire" and Veljo Tormis' 4-part "Talvemustrid" (Winter Patterns). There are also carols, Franz Gruber's "Silent Night," and the lesser-known "Salvator Mundi, A Carol Sequence" by William Mathias, which includes "Make we Merry," "Mirabile Mysterium," "Susanni," "Lullay" and "Welcome, Yule." "Patterns" is a rare and beautiful collection of sacred music from one of the world's best women's choral ensembles. Some accompaniment.
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Oh, mi Belen! El Desembre Congelat Alegria A la Nanita Nan Las Posadas Campana sobre Campana En Belen Tocan a Fuefgo El Noi de la Mare Chiquirriquitin El Rorro Hodie Christus natus est Missa Brevis O Regem coeli Christmas Intrada |
The first 10 songs are a marvelous group called "Carols and Lullabies, Christmas in the Southwest" by Conrad Susa. A friend of Susa's showed him a collection of traditional Spanish carols he had sung as a boy in Arizona, and Susa put them together to form a narrative. combining homey, artful simplicity with Renaissance music, Songs like "Alegria" and the Andalusian song "Chiquirriquitin," with their lilting, dancing marimbas, and the lovely "A La Nanita Nana," are the gems of the CD. The second half of the CD takes us more in the direction of the sacred (Karai's "Hodie Christus natus est" and Missa Brevis' "Kyrie," "Sanctus" and "Agnus Dei"). Throw in "The Carol of the Rose," "Alleluia" and others, and you have a surprising, delightful Christmas CD!
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Caritas Abundat Alleluia Psallat There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue Gaudete Nay, Ivy, Nay Pastoral Symphony The Lorde That Lay In The Asse Stalle Haill! Quuene Of Heven Nowell In Bethlehem In The Bleak Midwinter Processional Wolcum Yole There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue This Little Babe Interlude Spring Carol Deo Gracias Recessional The Wassail Song Gloucestershire Wassail In Dulci Jublio The Joy Of... |
Highlights include the Pastoral Symphony by Handel, Caritas abundat by Hildegard von Bingen, selections from Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, Bach's In dulci jubilo arranged for piano and performed by Josephine Gandolfi, and several pieces from Seven Joys of Christmas by Kirke Mechem.
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The earth is beautiful |
Renowned for its versatility, Philomela has, ever since it was formed in 1984, adopted an innovative approach to choral expression under its conductor Marjukka Riihimaki. Its many awards have included the Grand Prix in the Chorus Review of Tampere Vocal Music Festival, and in recent years it has regularly been invited to sing at international festivals. Recently Philomela decided to explore the potential for adding new songs to the Finnish stock of Christmas carols without violating the traditional Christmas spirit. It therefore commissioned songs on the Christmas theme from composers it had worked with before and were familiar with Philomela's style. They also included some more traditional Finnish Christmas music as well and this resulting recording is a true a cappella pleasure.
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Adam Lay I-bounden - Katherine Dienes Dormi Jesu - Jonathan D. Green Shchedrick - arr. M. Leontovich With This Child I. Holy Mother II. O Child, May We Know You III. Now the Star IV. Dream of Darkness V. Song of Light Ave Maria - Elanor Daley Ceremony of Carols - Benjamon Britten Wolcum Yole! There Is No Rose That Yonge Child Balulalow As Dew in Aprille This Little Babe Interlude In Freezing Winter Night Spring Carol Adam Lay I-Bounden Night Yoik - Frode Fjelheim In the Bleak Mid-Winter - Peter Williams There Is No Rose - Z. Randall Stroope |
This second CD is a collection of the group's favorite holiday music. It features one of their commissioned pieces "With This Child" by Michael Maudlin as well as "Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten. This collection includes both the familiar and unusual in a multitude of tonal colors from women's voices accompanied by harp, flute and saxophone. This fine group celebrates the beauty and diversity of music for women's voices.
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God Is With Us Tropar of the Nativity of Christ The Bright Star (arr.N Nyzankiwskyj, Y.Poliansky) Joyous Tidings (arr. Y. Yatsynewych solo A. Yaschyshyn) Wondrous News (arr. O. Koshytz) Behold a Miracle (arr. L.Sorochynsky, L. Kuzmenko, orchestral arr. G Kulesha) The Joyous Birth of Christ (Y. Yatsynewych) Angels In Heaven (O. Koshytz, orchestral arr. L. Kuzmennko) A Soldier's Carol (Z. Lawryshyn) Chernobyl Carol (J. Kytasty - words and music solo H. Feloniuk) Holy Night (arr. M. Hajvoronsky, orchestral arr. E. Robertson) Heaven and Earth Rejoice! (H. Havryletz) The Queen's Court (H. Havryletz) Return of the Swallow (arr. E. Pip Good Wishes for the New Year (arr. M. Dauk, Z. Lawryshyn) Shchedryk (T. Stasiuk) Shchedrivonjka (arr. M. Dacko, orchestral arr. Z Lawryshyn) Beyond the Courtyard (arr. M Hajvoronsky, orchestral arr. E.Robertson) |
Ukranian Christmas Carols - Kolyadky - (1 - 11) are sung from Christmas Eve - January 6 (according to the Julian Calendar) to Epiphany on January 19. These songs can be traced to pagan times. With the introduction of Christianity in Ukraine in 988, pagan songs were replaced by Christian carols and hymns. Shchedrivky - New Years song - (12-17) also have pagan roots and herald the New Year which starts January 14. These delightful folk songs with their charming rhythmic melodies, express wishes for health, wealth and happines.
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Christ Is Born Let Us Rejoice The Stars Shone From Heaven Heaven And Earth Rejoice A Son Is Born Wondrous Tidings The Carolers Schedrivka Christ Sat Down To Supper The Peacocks The Guelder - Rose Meadow Malanka The Beautiful Guelder - Rose In The Master's Household The Carol |
Kolyadky (carols) and Shchedrivky (New Year's songs) are one of the oldest genres of Ukrainian folk music, dating back to the pre-Christian era. With the coming of Christianity in 988, pagan songs were replaced with Christian carols and hymns, and these delightful (all accompanied) songs reflect sectarian life and express wishes for good health, wealth and happiness. The all-woman Vesnivka Choir was established in 1965 by conductor/director Halyna Kondracki and has won many awards. The Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir was founded in 2001 by Kondraki in affiliation with Vesnivka. 15 tunes, from "Christ is Born" and "Heaven and earth rejoice" to "The beautiful guelder-rose" and "The Carol." Wonderful solos on "The stars shone from heaven" and "A son is born." This beautiful music, from another culture and another time, is all new to us, but that only increases our appreciation for and enjoyment of it!
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Snowflakes Before the Paling of the Stars Noel des enfants qui n'ont pus de maisons Season of Dreams Jamaican Noel Deck the Halls Bashana Haba'ah This Little Babe Wolcome Yule The Moon of Wintertime Christmas...In About 3 Minutes Hanukka Shalom Away in a Manger Still, Still Night Santa Claus is Coming to Town A Jingle Bell Christmas |
Seasons of Dreams is the ninth recording of The Women's Chorus of Dallas and features Holiday music from the 2002-2003 season. There is a diverse repertoire represented on the recording, ranging from classical to pop.
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