100 Classical Christmas Songs – Various Artists

1

Silent Night (Arr. Tempel for Orchestra)

Scott Lawton & Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg

3:49

2

The Nutcracker Ballet, Op. 71, Act I: March

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

2:30

3

Carol of the Bells (Arr. Wilhousky for Vocal Ensemble)

Valens Solistensemble

1:50

4

Süßer die Glocken nie klingen (Arr. Whilds for Trumpet)

Richard Whilds, Lucienne Renaudin Vary & NDR Radiophilharmonie

4:29

5

Angels from the Realms of Glory (Arr. Ledger for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Philip Ledger & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:38

6

Jingle Bells (Arr. Bell for Vocal Ensemble and Orchestra)

Various Artists

2:37

7

Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: X. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Alison Balsom, Tom Etheridge & Johann Sebastian Bach

5:43

8

Shepherd's Pipe Carol (Arr. Rutter for Vocal Ensemble)

John Rutter, Jeremy Blandford, Clare College Orchestra & Clare College Singers

3:00

9

Ave verum corpus, K. 618

Riccardo Muti, Berliner Philharmoniker, Stockholm Chamber Choir & Stockholm Radio Chorus

3:25

10

The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: I. Miniature Overture. Allegro giusto

Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

3:10

11

Messe à trois voix, Op. 12: V. Panis angelicus. Poco lento

Riccardo Minasi, Diana Damrau, Raphael Alpermann & NDR Radiophilharmonie

3:54

12

Let It Snow, Let It Snow (Arr. Alexander for Vocal Ensemble)

Various Artists

2:04

13

Weihnachtsfriede (Arr. Whilds for Trumpet and Orchestra)

Richard Whilds, Lucienne Renaudin Vary & NDR Radiophilharmonie

3:43

14

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Arr. Tempel for Orchestra)

Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg

3:38

15

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. Bell for Vocal Ensemble)

Wiener Sängerknaben

2:37

16

Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: No. 1, Jauchzet, frohlocket (Choir)

Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Amsterdam Baroque Choir & Johann Sebastian Bach

7:48

17

The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act II: No. 14c, Pas de deux. Var. II. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy

Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

2:26

18

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Tochter Zion, freue dich (Arr. Bickenbach for Vocal Ensemble and Orchestra)

Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden, Hermann Prey, Symphonie-Orchester Graunke & Tölzer Knabenchor

3:08

19

Susani, Vom Himmel Hoch Ihr Englein Kommt (Arr. Breuer for Vocal Ensemble)

Hans Gillesberger & Wiener Sängerknaben

1:53

20

Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 2: No. 10, Sinfonia

Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Johann Sebastian Bach

5:35

21

The Holly and the Ivy (Arr. Walford Davies for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir David Willcocks & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:12

22

Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 7 "God's Ultimate Victory": No. 44, Hallelujah (Ed. Basil Lam)

Sir Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra & Ambrosian Singers

4:05

23

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. Sir David Willcocks for Vocal Ensemble and Orchestra)

Ian Hare, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, The Choir of King's College, Cambridge & Felix Mendelssohn

4:11

24

O du fröhliche! O du selige!

Andrew Parrott, Taverner Players & Taverner Choir

2:30

25

Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068: II. Air (Arr. Lindell for Piano)

Harald Lindell, Magnus Ludwigsson & Johann Sebastian Bach

4:42

26

Weihnachten (Arr. Whilds for Trumpet and Orchestra)

Richard Whilds, Lucienne Renaudin Vary & NDR Radiophilharmonie

3:12

27

The Lord at First Did Adam Make

Andrew Parrott, Taverner Players & Taverner Consort

3:57

28

What Child Is This (Arr. Stephen Cleobury for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Stephen Cleobury & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:31

29

The First Noel (Arr. Philip Ledger & John Stainer for Vocal Ensemble and Organ)

Sir Philip Ledger, Francis Grier & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

4:54

30

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, H. 145 (Arr. Whilds for Trumpet and Orchestra)

Riccardo Minasi, Lucienne Renaudin Vary & NDR Radiophilharmonie

4:52

31

Gabriel's Message (Arr. Stephen Cleobury for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Stephen Cleobury & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:31

32

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Libera & Ludwig van Beethoven

3:34

33

The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act II: No. 13, Waltz of the Flowers

Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

6:56

34

Ding Dong, Merrily on High (Arr. Harvey for Brass Ensemble)

London Brass

2:20

35

Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: No. 4, Bereite dich, Zion (Contralto)

Ton Koopman, Elisabeth von Magnus, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Johann Sebastian Bach

5:14

36

Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 6: No. 64, Choral. Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus musicus Wien, Chorus Viennensis & Wiener Sängerknaben

3:44

37

Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation": II. Gloria

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Elisabeth von Magnus, Joan Rodgers & Josef Protschka

4:40

38

The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act II: No. 12, Divertissement: d. Trepak (Russian Dance)

Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

1:10

39

The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act I: No. 9, Waltz of the Snowflakes

Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker, Libera & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

6:41

40

Motets, Book 5: No. 17, Gaude gloriosa

Chanticleer

2:06

41

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, H. 145 (Arr. Lenaerts for Harp)

Anneleen Lenaerts

2:56

42

In dulci jubilo (Arr. R. L. Pearsall for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Philip Ledger & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:30

43

The Coventry Carol

Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia & The King's Singers

2:35

44

O Little Town of Bethlehem (Arr. Philip Ledger for Vocal Ensemble and Organ)

Philip Ledger, Francis Grier & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:32

45

O Tannenbaum

Magnus Ludwigsson

2:06

46

Kommet ihr Hirten (Arr. Riedel for Vocal Ensemble)

Rudolf Mauersberger & Dresdner Kreuzchor

1:43

47

I Saw Three Ships (Arr. Rutter for Vocal Ensemble)

John Rutter, Clare College Orchestra & Clare College Singers

2:05

48

The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act II: No. 14a, Pas de deux. Andante maestoso

Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

5:07

49

Christ Was Born on Christmas Day (Arr. Davies for Vocal Ensemble)

Temple Church Choir

2:20

50

A Christmas Festival Overture

Klaus Arp & SWR Symphony Orchestra

7:18

51

Huron Carol

Chanticleer

4:04

52

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Magnus Ludwigsson

2:08

53

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. Warrell for Vocal Ensemble and Orchestra)

Maurice Handford, Hallé Orchestra & Hallé Choir

1:35

54

El cant dels ocells (Arr. Casals for Cello and Orchestra)

Douglas Boyd, Deborah Nemtanu, Gautier Capuçon & Orchestre de Chambre de Paris

3:11

55

Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace - Grave

Pavlo Beznosiuk, Alison Balsom, Academy of Ancient Music & Arcangelo Corelli

1:24

56

The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act II: No. 12a, Divertissement. Chocolate (Spanish Dance)

Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker & Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

1:14

57

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Magnus Ludwigsson

2:27

58

Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": II. Allegro

Pavlo Beznosiuk, Alison Balsom, Academy of Ancient Music & Arcangelo Corelli

2:23

59

Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Adagio - Allegro

Pavlo Beznosiuk, Alison Balsom, Academy of Ancient Music & Arcangelo Corelli

3:00

60

Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": IV. Vivace

Pavlo Beznosiuk, Alison Balsom, Sir Stephen Cleobury & Academy of Ancient Music

0:59

61

Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": V. Allegro

Pavlo Beznosiuk, Alison Balsom, Academy of Ancient Music & Arcangelo Corelli

2:10

62

Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": VI. Largo. Pastorale ad libitum

Pavlo Beznosiuk, Alison Balsom, Academy of Ancient Music & Arcangelo Corelli

3:31

63

Letabundus

Andrew Parrott, Taverner Players & Taverner Choir

3:44

64

Quelle est cette odeur agréable (Arr. Rutter for Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble)

Andrew Parrott & Charles Daniels

4:34

65

Procedenti Puero - Eyal novus annus est

Andrew Parrott, Jeremy White & Taverner Consort

2:39

66

Nativity Carol (Arr. Rutter for Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble)

John Rutter, Jeremy Blandford, Clare College Orchestra & Clare College Singers

4:13

67

Fantasia on Christmas Carols

Richard Hickox, Stephen Roberts & London Symphony Orchestra

7:22

68

The Prayer

Isaac London & Libera

4:35

69

Three Small Tone Poems, RT VI/7: No. 2, Winter Night (Sleigh Ride)

Richard Hickox

5:10

70

Adam lay ybounden (Arr. Ord for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Stephen Cleobury & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:15

71

O Holy Night (Arr. Prizeman for Vocal Ensemble)

Robert Prizeman & Libera

4:43

72

Ecce virgo concipiet, T 70

Chanticleer

1:55

73

In the Bleak Midwinter (Arr. for Ludwigsson Solo Piano)

Magnus Ludwigsson

2:53

74

Hymne des fraternisés

Philippe Rombi, Carmine Lauri, London Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Scala

4:26

75

Cantata, Bwv 147: Jesu, Joy of Mans' Desiring

Magnus Ludwigsson

3:37

76

The Lamb (Arr. Sir Stephen Cleobury for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Stephen Cleobury & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

3:32

77

Motecta, RISM-A/V 1421: No. 5, O magnum mysterium

Chanticleer

4:07

78

The Twelve Days of Christmas (Arr. Rutter for Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble)

John Rutter, Jeremy Blandford, Clare College Orchestra & Clare College Singers

3:11

79

Here Is the Little Door

Chanticleer

4:06

80

Hansel and Gretel: Overture

London Symphony Orchestra

5:40

81

114 Songs: No. 100, A Christmas Carol (Arr. Echols for Vocal Ensemble)

Chanticleer & Charles Ives

2:26

82

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night (Arr. Alison for Orchestra & Vocal Ensemble)

Andrew Parrott, Charles Daniels & Taverner Players

2:25

83

Away in a Manger (Arr. Philip Ledger for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Philip Ledger & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:11

84

We Three Kings

Andrew Parrott, Jeremy White & Simon Grant

4:19

85

I Wonder as I Wander

Andrew Parrott, Emily Van Evera & Taverner Players

3:04

86

Lullay, Thou Tiny Little Child

Andrew Parrott, Emily Van Evera & Taverner Players

2:25

87

Still, Still, Still (Arr. Breuer for Vocal Ensemble)

Hans Gillesberger & Wiener Sängerknaben

2:13

88

Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (Arr. Sir David Willcocks for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir David Willcocks & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:31

89

Die Stimme des Kindes

Chanticleer

5:29

90

All Hayle to the Dayes

Andrew Parrott & Taverner Players

4:05

91

Up! Good Christen Folk, and Listen (Arr. Woodward for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Stephen Cleobury & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

1:16

92

Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: Grosser Herr, o starker König (Bass)

Fritz Werner & Maurice André

5:14

93

There Is No Rose of Such Virtue

Andrew Parrott, Charles Daniels, Jeremy White & Taverner Choir

2:42

94

Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. Stephen Cleobury for Vocal Ensemble)

Sir Stephen Cleobury & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2:04

95

Mary's Boy Child (Arr. Price for Vocal Ensemble)

Wiener Sängerknaben

4:40

96

O Come All Ye Faithful

Barry Rose & Pro Arte Orchestra

4:11

97

Sonata for 3 trumpets (based on 'Joseph, lieber mein Joseph')

Andrew Parrott & Taverner Players

1:52

98

Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3: No. 43, I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

Sir Charles Mackerras, Dame Janet Baker & English Chamber Orchestra

6:42

99

Ave Maris Stella

Malcolm Archer, David Lol Perry & Winchester College Quiristers

4:03

100

Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: XII. Chorus. Gloria Patri, gloria filio

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus musicus Wien, Chorus Viennensis & Wiener Sängerknaben

2:29