Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with Edward Elgar's "Choral Christmas," a captivating collection of timeless carols and choral masterpieces. Released on November 6, 2025, under the Naxos Special Projects label, this album is a celebration of the classical genre, featuring a blend of orchestra and choir that brings the spirit of Christmas to life.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes, this album is a journey through beloved Christmas hymns and carols, each meticulously arranged by renowned composers such as Sir David Willcocks, Benjamin Britten, and others. From the serene beauty of "Silent Night" to the triumphant joy of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," every track is a testament to the rich tradition of choral music.
Edward Elgar, a master of orchestration and choral writing, brings his distinctive touch to these classic pieces, creating a harmonious blend of voices and instruments that resonates with warmth and festive cheer. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or new to the genre, "Choral Christmas" offers a delightful and uplifting listening experience that captures the essence of the holiday season.
Tracks
Silent night (arr. B. Chilcott for choir and organ)Franz Xaver Gruber, Commotio, Richard Pearce, Matthew Berry
The First Noel (Arr. for Choir & Organ by Sir David Willcocks)Traditional, Tewkesbury Abbey Choir, Andrew Sackett
O Come All Ye Faithful [Arr. for Choir & Organ by Sir David Willcocks]Traditional, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
Es is ein Ros' entsprungenAnonymous, German Boys Choir
O Holy Night (Arr. B. Eads for Voice, Choir & Orchestra) [Live]Adolphe Adam, Sylvia McNair, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Eric Stark
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. for Choir & Organ by Sir David Willcocks)Traditional, Tewkesbury Abbey Choir, Andrew Sackett
Coventry Carol (Arr. M. Shaw for Choir)Traditional, The Edison Singers, Noel Edison
Carol MedleyJonathan Rathbone, Vasari Singers, Martin Ford, Jeremy Backhouse
Ave Maria, Op. 2 No. 2Edward Elgar, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Magnificat (Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose)John Rutter, Elizabeth Cragg, St. Albans Cathedral Choir, Tom Winpenny, Ensemble DeChorum, Andrew Lucas
Joy to the World (Arr. for Choir & Organ by Anonymous)George Frideric Handel, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
King Jesus Hath a GardenTraditional, The Elora Singers, Noel Edison
RockingTraditional, Raymond Johnston, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt
Star in the SouthTraditional, The Elora Singers, Noel Edison
O magnum mysteriumAnthony Mudge, Blossom Street, Hilary Campbell
Jesus Christ the Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, The Elora Singers, Noel Edison
The Coventry CarolAnonymous, Westminster Williamson Voices, Kathleen Dunn, Samantha Goldberg, Lauren Lazzari, James Jordan
On Christmas Night: I. This Is the truth [I]Bob Chilcott, Vasari Singers, Martin Ford, Jeremy Backhouse
Sleep, my dreaming oneHilary Campbell, Blossom Street
I Wonder as I WanderTraditional, Megan Gallagher, Westminster Williamson Voices, James Jordan
Gabriel's MessageTraditional, Tewkesbury Abbey Choir, Andrew Sackett
A Hymn to the VirginBenjamin Britten, The Elora Singers, Noel Edison
In the Bleak Midwinter, H. 73 No. 1Gustav Holst, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
No. 7, This Little BabeBenjamin Britten, Skaila Kanga, New London Children's Choir, Ronald Corp
The Holly and the IvyTraditional, Tewkesbury Abbey Choir, Andrew Sackett
The Little Road to BethlehemMichael Head, Tewkesbury Abbey Choir, Andrew Sackett
Once in Royal David's CityHenry John Gauntlett, Robert Stringer, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt
Ding Dong Merrily on High (Arr. C. Wood for Choir)Thoinot Arbeau, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
Infant Holy, Infant LowlyTraditional, Tewkesbury Abbey Choir, Andrew Sackett
The Advent CandleBob Chilcott, Commotio, Tanya Houghton, Matthew Berry
The Huron CarolTraditional, Örebro Chamber Choir, Fred Sjoberg
Away in a MangerWilliam J. Kirkpatrick, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, H. 145 (Sung in English) [Arr. for Choir by Anonymous]Franz Xaver Gruber, The Elora Singers, Noel Edison
Ave Maria, CG 89a "Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach" - Version for Voice & OrchestraCharles Gounod, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ingrid Kertesi, Camerata De Budapest, Laszlo Kovacs
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