The Chants of Christmas

Editorial Reviews
American Record Guide
"Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola certainly know and love this music."

Album Description
Depicting the sacred mystery of Christmas in the ancient melodies of Gregorian chant, this recording will enrich anyone's experience of this holy season. Four masses are included on this recording as well as special antiphons honoring the Virgin Mary.

The Chants of Christmas, Music, Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola, Christmas / Chanukkah, Classical, Classical Artists, V/a Compilations
Gregorian Chants: The Best of the Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Gregorian Chants: The Best of the Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
  • Fantastic
  • DOMINE LABIA MEA APERIES
  • It's a stinker!!
  • Unbiased reponse to Caesarmagnus
 Gregorian Chants: The Best of the Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
Denis Stevens , Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's de Laudes , The Monks of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Benoit , The Ambrosian Singers , and Fr. Joseph Montalbo
Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B000001VIR
Release Date: 1994-08-02

Tracks:

  1. Sancte Dei
  2. Salve Sanctus Parens
  3. In Paradisum Angeli
  4. Sanctus & Benedictus
  5. Conditor Alme
  6. Organ Voluntary
  7. Te Lucis Ante Terminum
  8. Christus Natus Christos
  9. Kyrie Christe Eleison
  10. Organ Voluntary
  11. Gloria
  12. Puer Natus Est
  13. Sanctus & Benedictus, II
  14. Beata Dei
  15. Veni Sancte Spiritus
  16. Organ Voluntary
  17. In Paradisum Angeli, Reprise
  18. Dominus Exsultemus

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Gregorian Chants: The Best of the Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's.......2007-01-11

The CD was in perfect shape, was shipped very promptly and I have enjoyed listening to it - especially when feeling stressed.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2007-01-10

The is one CD that is calming to everyone even an overactive, over excited puppy.

2 out of 5 stars DOMINE LABIA MEA APERIES.......2006-05-08

"Lord Open my Lips......"

I would suggest that anyone REALLY interested in PURE, GREGORIAN CHANT to access the following Carthusian Link:

[...]

You will hear Gregorian Chants as you have never heard before.
As a former Trappist Monk, where the Choir Monks sang the Divine Office each day - a total of about 7 hours - and in the Cistercian Chant, the CARTHUSIAN CHANT is by far the most pure of the two traditional chants. The Carthusians do NOT utilize any musical instruments as is used in some Trappist Communities and Benedictine Communities.

This recording is a rather poor rendition, but seems to please some listeners. For those purists among you, access the above site.

The Carthusian Gregorian Chant has its own renditions. You will notice whenever the Nuns or Monks are chanting the 'GLORIA' that the tempo is drastically reduced, and not rushed thru.

Background noises in this recording make it difficult to really appreciate the Chant.

In the Carthusian Chants - especially those from La Grande Chartreuse, France, the diction is crisp, clear and every Latin Word is distinguishable.

1 out of 5 stars It's a stinker!!.......2006-03-13

The cover art is good, but the music is horrible! This is a REALLY bad recording!

2 out of 5 stars Unbiased reponse to Caesarmagnus.......2005-04-22

Agreed, the fan IS there, but I must admit they are actually singing well in the actual Solesmes style (based on these samples). I have heard superb chant and frighteningly bad chant. This is not as bad as it gets I assure you. Try to find something from a Seminary or Monastery.
Gregorian Christmas: Chants & Motets
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • clearing up a discrepancy
  • One of the best I've heard
  • Beautiful music
  • Do the holidays get you stressed?
  • Who record this? Capella Gregoriana?
 Gregorian Christmas: Chants & Motets
Gregorian Chant , Arne Mellnas , Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart , Capella Gregoriana , and Conductor Laszlo Dobszay
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ASIN: B000001VHK
Release Date: 1993-09-30

Tracks:

  1. Introitus: puer natus est nobis
  2. Kyrie: Kyrie eleison
  3. Gloria: Gloria in excelsis Deo
  4. Psalmus 112: Laudate pueri
  5. Offertorium: Tui sunt caeli
  6. Sanctus: Sanctus
  7. Agnus Dei: Agnus Dei
  8. Communio: Viderunt omnes
  9. Magnificat: Magnificat anima mea Dominum
  10. Hymnus: A solis ortus cardine
  11. Introitus: Salve sancta Parens
  12. Halleluja: Multifarie
  13. Communio: Exulta filia Sion - Psalm 45
  14. Magnificat: Magnificat anima mea Dominum
  15. Track 15
  16. Track 16
  17. Track 17
  18. Track 18

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars clearing up a discrepancy.......2005-12-20

The play list is correct, the one with the ability to listen to clips. This CD has 14 tracks, beginning with "Puer natus est nobis" (the Introit) and ending with "Magnificat anima mea Dominum." The list that says ON THIS CD is a totally different list of chants. I do not know what it is doing on this page.
There is no Mozart. There are sparse credits in the liner notes. The recording appears to be of a group calling itself Capella Gregoriana, although nothing is said about them. Predominantly chant, there are times when the selections move to motets, the natural outgrowth of chant, being simutaneous independent plain songs as it were, combined to form a melodious and rhythmic whole much as partner songs do. Highly recommended, this is an excellent budget album. Just be sure that you understand that you are getting the 14 tracks that you can listen to, not the list that says other tracks are on the CD. As for the Christmas feel, it is certainly reverent and soothing. It is not festive. If you like chant, you will appreciate this album. I certainly do. If you are looking for festive type Christmas music, find another source.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best I've heard.......2004-03-09

Not technically Gregorian, because of some polyphony. But this is one of the best selections of this kind of music that I've heard. Compare to expensive monastery or convert CDs, and others, and this is one you put on the CD changer more than the rest. Found it in a bargain bin at Fry's. Amazing CD.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful music.......2002-12-29

Beautiful musical rendition of Christmas music. Soothing and lilting, it'll help you get centered or reconnected or whatever it is you need for stress relief. A fantastic CD at a great price!

4 out of 5 stars Do the holidays get you stressed?.......2000-12-05

This is a beautiful collection of soothing Christmas chants and motets...Put this in your CD player and you'll have trouble getting upset about the person who just cut you off for the last parking space at the mall! An excellent-quality recording for an amazing price...

4 out of 5 stars Who record this? Capella Gregoriana?.......2000-09-01

There is an interesting descrepancy in who recorded these - the listing says: "Performed by Schola Hungarica Conducted by László Dobszay" while the cd itself simply says "Capella Gregoriana". I suspect the listing is more accurate given the overall quality of this recording. Other than a phrase in Procedentem Sponsum where I find the high notes to be less than ideal, the recording has voices clearly used to chant with careful unisons that keeps the words understandable. The first cut Dies est laetitia is my favorite. This is definately an acceptable album of traditional Christmas music - very traditional.
Sanctus: Baroque Music For The Nativity
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Shiveringly beautiful...
  • outstanding!
  • Magnificat!
 Sanctus: Baroque Music For The Nativity

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ASIN: B0000030P9
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. Mass In B minor: Sanctus
  2. Noie, Noie est Venue - Nous Sommes En Voye
  3. Noe, Noe! Pastores, Cantate Domino
  4. Tous Les Bourgeois De Chastre
  5. 'In Nativitatem Domini Nostri Jesu Christe Canticum': Salve Puerule
  6. 'Lauda Spirituale Natalizia a Due Voci': Ecco Il Messia
  7. Magnificat a14
  8. Christe, Redemptor Ominum
  9. Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 8: Fatto per la notte di Natale
  10. Quando Nascette Ninno
  11. The Messiah: Pastoral Symphony: There Were Shepards - And Lo, The Angel Of The Lord Came Upon Them - And The Angel Said Unto Them - And Suddenly There Was With The Angel - Glory To God
  12. Thus Angels Sung: Song 34
  13. Christmas Oratorio: Wie Soll Ich Dich Empfangen
  14. Hodie Christus Natus Est
  15. In Dulci Jubilo
  16. Ehre Sei Gott
  17. In Dulci Jubilo
  18. Christmas Oratorio: Ach Mein Herzliebes Jesulein

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Shiveringly beautiful..........2006-10-23

Having sung most of the works on this album, I already knew they were moving and beautiful, but the crystalline voices of this ensemble, their blend and precision makes this a must-have for an lover of the genre.

5 out of 5 stars outstanding!.......2002-12-27

This CD contains some of the most beautiful sacred christmas music ever written. The performances are exellent, and each piece follows the next in a perfectly balanced flow. One thing worth noticing is that in addition to the the most commonly heard version of In Dulci Jubilo by Scheidt it also includes the rarer and even more beautiful version by Buxtehude. That version is followed by the last cut, my own favorite Bach choral Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein. If you can't make it to church this christmas, listening to this record might be the next best thing.

5 out of 5 stars Magnificat!.......2000-10-28

This is the most beautiful CD that I have ever heard. It has very religious overtones -- after all, it is "Music of the Nativity". Thus, it makes a delicious Christmas CD. The songs stir the deepest parts of my soul. The sound mix is prime and the performances, especailly the vocal and string renditions, are exceptional. The stand out songs are "Magnificat" and the two songs that follow it. This is like on a moonset/sunrise run on a big empty beach with the bright stars slowly fading in the violet hues of the gaining light. That is what this CD means to me. Check it!
Lullaby
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Parent's blessing!
  • A Real Snooze...
  • WONDERFUL - if only it was available
  • Get two so you can give one as a gift...
  • Beautifully performed soothing, calming music
 Lullaby

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B00000419U
Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

  1. Song for Baba
  2. Kinderszenen, Op.15: No.7 Traumerei
  3. Wiegenlied, D.498
  4. Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito (Cradle Song)
  5. Shepherd's Lullaby
  6. Wiegenlied
  7. Gipsy Melodies, Op.55 No.4: Songs My Mother Taught Me
  8. Dream Sequence: a. Baby Let Me Take You Dreaming, b. Sleepyhead, c. Welcome To My Dream
  9. Slumber Song
  10. Lullaby, Op.57 No. 2
  11. Slumber Song
  12. Where Go The Boats
  13. Chants d'Auvergne: Brezairola
  14. A Little Song
  15. Alice
  16. Histoire de Babar le petit elephant: Lent at melancolique
  17. Gentle Dreams
  18. Mary's Lullaby
  19. Dolly Suite: Berceuse
  20. Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No. 4
  21. Nursery Suite: Rock-a-bye, Baby/ Rocking Carol/ Golden Slumbers

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Parent's blessing!.......2004-01-02

I have two of these cd's. My kids are 2 and 4 and I bought the first cd when my daughter was a newborn. These have been a true blessing and most evenings, put ME to sleep along with my daughter as I'm getting her settled and to sleep. SOO soothing and relaxing.......just beautiful. The original cd had gotten a scratch on one song so I'm here on Amazon trying to buy yet another one. Great just to play when the kids are wound up just to sooth them.

5 out of 5 stars A Real Snooze..........2002-10-24

This compilation of songs is most restful for both the young and old. I received this CD as a gift years before the birth of my daughter and I used it's calming effect while studying calculus.

While working in a daycare this CD had twenty 3-5 year old children fast asleep within minutes. Very cool!

I just purchased a new copy of this CD as the old one is scratched and worn out. I now look forward to sharing this soothing music with my newborn baby girl. ****I highly recommend this CD for putting your little one to sleep.****

5 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL - if only it was available.......2002-08-19

As a highly active amateur cellist, this is my signature baby gift to all friends and family - all have commented at it's soothing effect when played at naptime or bedtime. This is a wonderful collection, well-played - BUT IT'S NEVER AVAILABLE. I'm now on a constant search to find used copies. I can only hope that they get back on the ball and restart production on this CD - so that all of you can enjoy it!!

5 out of 5 stars Get two so you can give one as a gift..........2001-11-07

This CD is made up of instrumental cello renditions of popular lullabyes.

My wife and I have given several of these CD's to parents of young children in the US and abroad. Without exception, the soothing cello tunes help mother and child alike to relax at the end of a busy day.

Webber performs sensitive interpretations of these long-beloved classics, including Braham's Lullabye and Rock a Bye Baby. The cuts provide wonderful comfort to a stressed world. My wife and I listen happily while reading and sitting in front of the crackling fire.

We love this album and are ordering 6 so we have some on hand for gifts to new mothers.

5 out of 5 stars Beautifully performed soothing, calming music.......1999-03-19

Julian Webber performs masterfully in this relaxing collection of peaceful lullabies. His technique is superb, and this CD will leave you snoring soundly if you play it at night, like I do.
Sacred Chants of the Contemporary Synagogue
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Not at all what I expected
  • Marvelous
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  • Jewish songs and prayers beautifully sung!
  • Good but is this Jewish?
 Sacred Chants of the Contemporary Synagogue
Cantor Rebecca Garfein , Morris Barash , Charles Gounod , Max Helfman , Max Janowski , Rachelle Nelson , Maurice Ravel , Stephen Richards , Ben Steinberg , Kurt Weill , Jacob Weinberg , and Lazar Weiner
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ASIN: B0000488V6
Release Date: 1998-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Ma Tovu
  2. Ahavat Olam
  3. Hashkiveynu
  4. R'tzey
  5. Shalom Rav
  6. Grant Us Peace
  7. Kiddush
  8. L'dor Vador
  9. Yosl Klezmer
  10. A Nign
  11. Avinu Malkeynu
  12. Kaddisch
  13. Ana Dodi
  14. Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee
  15. Cantor Garfein's Greeting to the Audience
  16. Shehecheyanu
  17. Yismechu

Album Description

Berliners say New York's Rebecca Garfein is causing a revival of Reform Judaism in Germany; this mezzo-soprano is making history with her music, recorded in the country where her great -grandmother perished in the Holocaust. In 1997, she became the first female cantor to sing in a synagogue in Germany; where she performed as part of Berlin's International Jewish Cultural Festival; and this exquisite 1998 release captures that ground - (and stained-glass ceiling) - breaking moment. It contains Jewish songs and prayers in Hebrew and Yiddish, selections from the Book of Ruth and Song of Songs - liturgical music previously only chanted my male clergy - operatic in character, performed in what was once the women's gallery in the Oranienburger Strasse Synagogue before its destruction. This live performance was attended by Jews and non-Jews, women and men, together, shattering the historical separation of faiths and genders. Beautiful, significant, and highly recommended!

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Not at all what I expected.......2006-01-21

Hmm... Ok, maybe it was not the best reason to want to buy this CD, but I heard one of the songs on it, Hashkiveynu, performed (partially) during an episode of the West Wing, and it sounded AMAZING (it was NOT the same cantor as on this CD). I am not Jewish and not even very spiritual, but I wanted to have that song in my collection.
I immediately searched the web for the info, got the name of the chant and found this CD. I almost purchased it without listening, when I found a different site, where they actually have rather long excerpts (2 min.) of most tracks, so I listened to them.
Boy, was I relieved and disappointed at once! Relieved that I didn't buy the CD and disappointed that I couldn't get the song I wanted (I was willing to buy a whole CD for just 1 song, that's how much it impressed me).
The song sounds very little like the one from the West Wing, although I do believe that the site where I found the info speficially pointed to this CD as having a recording of the same song used in the show. And I'm sorry to say it but the voice also doesn't hold a candle to the one used on the show - way too "operatic", as mentioned by many, and harsh and even unpleasant-sounding to me. It took all the charm and candor right out of the song (in the show, they had a much more natural voice do the song). I also agree that the choir does not mesh well with the soloist.
If anyone knows where and if I can purchase a recording of this song done by a different singer (if it can be the one from the West Wing, I'll be thrilled), please, let me know. In the meantime, I'm passing on this CD...

5 out of 5 stars Marvelous.......2006-01-11

What a voice...!

5 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Cantorial Performance.......2004-01-27

Cantor Rebecca Garfein has a magnificent voice which expresses the oft-overlooked nuances in the music she has chosen for this recording. Able to perform equally well in the metzo soprano and soprano ranges, the cantor delights the listener with thrilling high notes and sultry lower registers.

Organist-Choirmaster Arnold Ostlund, Jr. skillfully chooses registrations which enhance both the cantorial performance and the superb choral blend.

5 out of 5 stars Jewish songs and prayers beautifully sung!.......2004-01-18

Cantor Rebecca Garfein's Sacred Chants is a memorial tribute to the cultural and spiritual greatness of the pre-war German Jewish synagogue. Some of the numbers were composed by Jews on Jewish themes -- for example, Mah Tovu by Cantor Meir Finklestein or Ahavat Olam by Cantor Morris Barash. Other numbers were composed by non-Jews, but they express traditional Jewish values. Throughout, Cantor Garfein sings with love and passion in the spirit of her tradition. Additionally, the beautiful organ music is wonderful to hear for those of us who have enjoyed hearing organ music as part of our Reform Jewish liturgy.

3 out of 5 stars Good but is this Jewish?.......2004-01-07

I have to admit, it am in the process of converting and wanted a contemporary collection of Jewish music in the house. I was especially excited because it featured a female cantor. Unfortunately, I played this CD and it...reminded me of church not synagogue! Lovely for what it is though, with the opera voice, choir and organ music. Not quite what I expected.
Noël: Carols & Chants for Christmas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Beautiful Music!
  • Compilation of 4 existing CDs
 Noël: Carols & Chants for Christmas

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ASIN: B000A5HJUO
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

  1. Intonent Hodie
  2. Exultemus Et Letemur
  3. Gaudens In Domino
  4. Seint Nicholas Was Borne In The Citee Of Patras
  5. Confessor Dei Nicholaus
  6. Cantu Mirro, Summa Laude
  7. Sainte Nicholaes
  8. Whanne The Bisshop Of The Citee Of My Deied
  9. Nicholai Presulis
  10. Cum Quidam Fluctuantia
  11. Novus Presul Prodiit
  12. Sainte Nicholaes
  13. All The Province Of Seint Nicholas Suffered Gret Peyne For Hunger
  14. Plaudat Letitia
  15. Salve Cleri Speculum/Salve Iubar Presulum/(Sospitati)/(Sospitati)
  16. Sainte Nicholaes
  17. A Worschipfull Man Hadde Thre Doughtres Virgines
  18. Fulget Nicolaus
  19. Ex Eius Tumba/Prosa Sospitati Dedit Egros
  20. Gaudens In Domino
  21. And Whanne Our Lorde Lust To Take Seint Nicholas Oute Of This Worlde
  22. Psallat Chorus/Eximie Pater/(Aptatur)
  23. Nicholae Presulum
  24. Nicholaus Pontifex

Tracks:

  1. Awake, And Join The Cheerful Choir
  2. Good People All
  3. The Seven Rejoices Of Mary
  4. The Lamb
  5. A Scots Lilt
  6. Balulalow
  7. Balulalow
  8. The Holly And The Ivy
  9. The Reel Of Tullochgorum
  10. I Saw Three Ships
  11. A Calendar Of Kings
  12. Air: La Fuar Geimhreadh
  13. An Teicheadh Go Heigipt (Flight Into Egypt)
  14. A God, And Yet A Man?
  15. Grene Growith The Holy
  16. Wel, Dyma'r Borau Gorau (Behold, Here Is The Best Morning)
  17. The Cherry Tree Carol
  18. Can Wassel (Wassail Song)
  19. A New Year Carol

Tracks:

  1. Hodie Christus Natus Est
  2. O Nobilis Nativitas/O Mira Dei/O Decus Virgineum/Apparuit
  3. Lux De Luce (Chant)
  4. Alleluya: A Nywe Werke
  5. Verbum Supernum Prodiens (Chant)
  6. Balaam De Quo Vaticinans/(Ballam)
  7. Ave Maria
  8. Gabriel, Fram Heven-King
  9. Lulla: I Saw A Swete Semly Syght
  10. Prolis Eterne Genitor/Psallat Mater Gracie/(Pes)
  11. Vox Claral, ,Ecce, Intonat (Chant)
  12. De Supernis Sedibus
  13. Omnes De Saba
  14. Puellare Gremium/Purissima Mater/(Pes)
  15. Lullay, Lullay: As I Lay On Yoolis Night
  16. Tria Sunt Munera (Chant)
  17. Orto Sole Serene/Origo Viri/Virga Iesse/(Tenor)
  18. Peperit Virgo
  19. Ecce Quod Natura
  20. A Solis Ortus Cardine (Chant)
  21. Ther Is No Rose Of Swych Vertu
  22. Videntes Stellam (Chant)
  23. Nowel: Owt Of Your Slepe Aryse

Tracks:

  1. Ave Spes Nostra
  2. Mi Atyank Atya Isten
  3. Veni Domine
  4. O Mundi Domina
  5. Fuit Virgo
  6. Vox Clara, Ecce, Intonat
  7. Omnes Unanimter
  8. Dum Medium Silentium
  9. Primo Tempora Alleviata
  10. Speciosus Forma
  11. Novum Decus Oritur
  12. Letentur Celi
  13. Salvator Noster
  14. Az Idvozitot Regenten
  15. Novus Annus Adiit
  16. Exulta Filia Syon
  17. Liber Generationis
  18. Gaude Et Letare
  19. Exordium Quadruplate/Nate Dei/Concrepet Infanti/ Verbum Caro
  20. Isten, Teged

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music!.......2006-12-20

The previous reviewer is correct - this isn't new music, so if you already have these albums, do not buy this set.

However, if you don't have these albums (or have never heard of the Anonymous 4), this is a BEAUTIFUL collection of their Christmas music. These women have amazing voices and, on top of that, a wonderful way of bringing to life music that had been thought dead since the Middle Ages. I am particularly fond of their music about St. Nicholas, being deeply interested in medieval hagiography. You simply must add this collection to your personal stash of music!

5 out of 5 stars Compilation of 4 existing CDs.......2006-12-15

This is a great compilation of Anonymous 4 Christmas music - but it is NOT new. It simply boxes 4 existing CDs together. The CDs are Legends of St. Nicholas, Wolcum Yule, On Yoolis Night, and A Star in the East. If you already have those CDs, there is nothing new here.
Leontyne Price Christmas Songs Chants de Noel.Weihnachtslieden Wiener Philharmoniker Herbert Von Karajan
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Ultimate Christmas CD
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  • Finally - Price's "Alleluia"
 Leontyne Price Christmas Songs Chants de Noel.Weihnachtslieden Wiener Philharmoniker Herbert Von Karajan

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ASIN: B0000041TH
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Silent Night
  2. Hark! The Herald Angles Sing
  3. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
  4. Angels We Have Heard On High
  5. O Tannenbaum
  6. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
  7. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
  8. Von Himmel Hoch, Da Komm Ich Her
  9. Sweet Li'l Jesus
  10. Ave Maria
  11. O Holy Night
  12. Ave Maria
  13. Alleluja

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Christmas CD.......2005-12-06

There are three or four CD's that are required listening in every December. Leontyne Price's makes the list-- with stars. This CD is a reissue from a LP recorded in 1961 and includes many, many great selections: Mendelssohn ("Hark!The Herald Angels Sing"), Schubert ("Ave Maria"), Bach ("Ave Maria" and "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her") and Mozart ("Alleluja"). In addition, "Silent Night," "We Three Kings," "God rest ye merry, Gentlemen" and four other traditional Christmas songs are included. Ms. Price's a capella version of "Sweet li'l Jesus defies description. I'm not sure how to describe what she does on "Angels we have heard on High" except to say that her voice soars and floats as she plays with the melody line. She's obviously having a good time on this one. The two Bach numbers are wonderful, her version of "O Holy Night" is as good as any you'll ever hear, and the closing "Alleluja" is simply magnificent.

I purchased the LP of this "Leontyne Price Christmas Songs" the December that John Lennon was killed. It was a great comfort at such a dark time. It's a great gift for someone you love. I'm always surprised when music lovers have not heard of it. I cannot say enough good things about this CD that deserves more than five stars.

5 out of 5 stars A True Muiscal Treasure.......2004-11-05

This is one of the recordings that made me fall in love with opera. My father owned a drugstore and I started working at eth store when I was in junior high. He loved Christmas and would always play holiday music once Thanksgiving arrived. He used 8-track tapes that could repeat over and over again. Most of the recordings would be light and airy music that would encourage people to shop, but every now and then he would slip in this Leontyne Price recording, much to the chagrin of the employees. I would often switch to the track that contained Ms. Price singing "Von Himmel Hoch" pretending it was a joke, but secretly I could hardly believe that anyone could create such music. I also loved her singing of Mozart's "Alleluia."

Now when I listen to Leontyne Price's Christmas album, I no longer pretend to make fun of it. I suppose I have become my father (musically at least) and simply enjoy it. As I listen to it today, I am less impressed with Ms. Price's tremendous vocal gifts, as wonderful as they are, but of her ability to bring out the richness of each work she performs. The simple title of the recording CHRISTMAS SONGS is appropriate because the recording is about the music itself, not the performer. From my point of view this makes the recording unique. I have a number of Christmas recordings in my collection from just about every opera singer imaginable, but I always find that this recording is one of the best vocally because Price obviously loves the music, brings the music to life in her signature style, but allows the recording to be about the music and not the performer. Come to think of it, she did this onstage as well, which may be why she is considered by so many to be a musician rather than a performer and why she was so beloved when she sang and her recordings are still treasured by so many to this day.

5 out of 5 stars "La Splendissima" at Xmas: A Priceless Gem of Great PRICE!.......2003-03-30

There's no need to tarry too long in this 'review'. Others have already eloquently lavished praise on this recording. I simply must add my own hosanna to theirs. Without a doubt, the singing of soprano Leontyne Price -"La Splendissima" - is incomparable here. There has never been a soprano with a timbre so incredibly distinctive & beautiful that also infuses her music with a rare humanity and humility. Every Christmas is inauguarated with this recording at my home, and those fortunate enough to receive this CD as a gift from me, are infinitely grateful & astounded by Ms. Price's gifts.(especially those not inclined to Opera singers!)
Her collaboration here with Maestro Von Karajan is just as rewarding as all of the others including "Carmen", "Tosca", the Verdi "Requiem"(VHS/DVD), and a legendary "Il Trovatore". These (2) musical 'giants' seem to derive inspiration from each other that ignites a passionate response from each as well. Nowhere is this more evident than in their now 'classic' rendition of the Schubert "Ave Maria". Listen to the ethereal, voice-like intro of the orchestral strings that precedes Ms. Price's celestial vocalism. It's magical! The programme is diverse and deeply satisfying for the Season. Miss Price's singing, whether in this rep, singing Spirituals, the recital stage, or Grand Opera, is almost always an inveterately soulful experience. It is no less so here. Celebrate the Season (any Season you like) with "La Splendissima" Leontyne Price singing classical 'Soul' music at Christmas. Get this!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Can't I give it 10 stars?.......2002-12-19

This contains what must be some of the most beautiful voice music, anywhere, any style - period.

The Ave Maria (first) and O Holy Night are absolutely transcendental!

This review is short because nothing else can be said.

5 out of 5 stars Finally - Price's "Alleluia".......2002-10-24

I have this LP and have been waiting for it to come out in CD because the Mozart "Alleluia" (from the Exsultate Jubilate)is the most beautiful version I've ever heard. Leontyne's voice is like a crytal bell.
Gregorian Melodies: Popular Chants, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Gregorian Chant!
 Gregorian Melodies: Popular Chants, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Solesmes
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CERL6
Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

  1. Sprinkling Of Holy Water: Asperges Me
  2. Sprinkling, Eastertide: Vidi Aquam
  3. Kyrie VIII
  4. Gloria VIII
  5. Alleluia: Tu Es Petrus
  6. Sanctus VIII
  7. Agnus VIII
  8. Hymn: Condistor Alme
  9. Alleluia: Ostende Nobis
  10. Puer Natus In Bethllehem
  11. Alleluia: Dominus Dixit
  12. Hymn: gloria Laus
  13. Sequence: Stabat Mater
  14. Alleluia: Confitemini Domino
  15. Brief Responsory: Spiritus Paraclitus
  16. Chant Of Exposition: O Salutaris
  17. Chant Of Exposition: Ecce Panis
  18. Hymn: Pange Lingua, Gloriosi
  19. Psalm 116: Laudate Dominum
  20. Antiphon: Alma Redemptoris (Simple Tone)
  21. Antiphon: Ave Maria
  22. Antiphon: Ave Regina Caelorum (Simple Tone)
  23. Brief Responsory: Ave Maria
  24. Hymn: Ave Maris Stella (Simple Tone)
  25. Antiphon And Benedictus: Ego Sum
  26. Hymn: Te Deum (Simple Tone)

Album Description

Following the success of GREGORIAN MELODIES, VOLUME I, this album contains more of the most popular chants including the TE DEUM, STABT MATER, and AVE MARIA. Also included are chants for the Liturgical Year from Advent to Pentecost, as well as chants devoted to Our Lady and the Blessed Sacrament, and the "Mass of the Angels."

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Gregorian Chant!.......2007-01-07

Before getting this CD, I had only previously had one other chant CD. I had listened to the CD so many times though that it had become too familiar for me so I sought out this CD and it has replaced my last CD quite nicely. The Monks of St. Peter's Abbey are probably my favorite Gregorian Choir and if you're into this kind of music I can't imagine why you wouldn't like this as well. Also, if this your first time purchasing a chant CD, know that its not really dance-like and I usually just play it in the background as I am doing my everyday activities. Great stuff!
Gregorian Christmas Chants
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    		Gregorian Christmas Chants
    Gregorian
    Manufacturer: Edel
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    Binding: Audio CD

    General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000KJTDFY
    Release Date: 2006-11-27

    Tracks:

    1. Ave Maria
    2. Silent Night
    3. When a Child Is Born
    4. Amazing Grace
    5. First Noel
    6. In the Bleak Midwinter
    7. Pie Jesus
    8. Spaceman Came Travelling
    9. O Come All Ye Faithful
    10. Gloria in Excelsis
    11. Footsteps in the Snow
    12. Peace on Earth-Little Drummer Boy
    13. Sweeter the Bells
    14. Child in a Manger
    15. Happy Xmas War Is Over
    16. Auld Lang Syne
    Images de Noel
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    ASIN: B00001YVD2
    Release Date: 2001-07-01

    Tracks:

    1. What Songs Were Sung
    2. Mary Had A Baby
    3. I Wonder As I Wander
    4. Noel
    5. Noel Des Enfants Qui N'ont Plus De Maisons
    6. The Toy's Christmas
    7. Three Christmas Songs: The Gifts
    8. Three Christmas Songs: A Picture Of Christmas
    9. Three Christmas Songs: The Shepherds
    10. Book Of Spanish Lyrics (Book 1): St. Joseph Sings
    11. Book Of Spanish Lyrics (Book 1): IV.
    12. Book Of Spanish Lyrics (Book 1): V.
    13. Book Of Spanish Lyrics (Book 1): VI.
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    15. Christmas Songs: The Shepherds
    16. Christmas Songs: The Kings
    17. Christmas Songs: Simeon
    18. Christmas Songs: Christ The Friend Of Children
    19. Christmas Songs: The Infant Christ
    20. Sweet Was The Song
    21. On Christmas Night
    22. Shepherd's Pipe Carol
    23. A Boy Was Born: Corpus Christi Carol
    24. A Christmas Carol
    25. The Orphan And King Henry
    26. Entre Le Boeuf Et L'Ane Gris
    27. Nous Voulons Une Petite Soeur

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    5 out of 5 stars So Much Like Being There.......2007-01-27

    I have always enjoyed Benjamin Britten's music & used to sing quite a lot of it, as well as John Jacob Niles' arrangements, which I found I absolutely had a passion for. The tracks on this CD are excellent. All musicians are extremely talented & have a definite connection with one another as well as with their audience. Listening is like being at the performance. The acoustics are wonderful & took me back to when I used to perform in churches & auditoriums & the voice & instruments were carried naturally. If you like these composers & enjoy simple, yet intricate arrangements, I'm sure you will find this collection to your liking.

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