Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with the Vienna Boys' Choir's timeless album, "Christmas Angels." Released on August 15, 1995, under the RCA Classics Christmas label, this album is a cherished collection of choral and Christmas music that captures the essence of the festive season. With a duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, it's a perfect companion for cozy evenings, holiday gatherings, or moments of quiet reflection.
The album opens with Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols," a beautiful suite of carols for high voices and harp, showcasing the Vienna Boys' Choir's ethereal harmonies and impeccable technique. The choir then delves into a selection of traditional English Christmas carols, each one a beloved classic that brings warmth and joy to the listener. From the lively "Ding Dong! Merrily On High!" to the serene "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht," the Vienna Boys' Choir breathes new life into these timeless tunes.
In addition to the carols, the album also features sacred works such as the "Panis Angelicus" from Rossini's "Messe solennelle" and the joyful "Adeste fideles." The choir's pure, angelic voices soar through these pieces, creating a sense of reverence and awe.
"Christmas Angels" is not just an album; it's an experience. The Vienna Boys' Choir, known for their precision, clarity, and emotional depth, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. Whether you're a fan of choral music, a lover of Christmas carols, or simply someone looking to get into the holiday spirit, this album is sure to delight. So, sit back, relax, and let the heavenly voices of the Vienna Boys' Choir transport you to a world of holiday cheer.
Tracks
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): Procession (Senza misura) (Hodie Christus)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): Wolcum Yole! (Allegro con brio)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): There Is No Rose (Allegretto)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): That Yonge Child (Andante quasi recitativo)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): Balulalow (Andante piacevole)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): As Dew In Aprille (Allegro)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): This Little Babe (Presto con fuoco)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): Interlude (Andante pastorale) (Solo-harp)Uwe Christian Harrer, Osian Ellis
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): In Freezing Winter Night (Andante comodo)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): Spring Carol (Allegretto)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): Deo Gracias (Presto)Vienna Boys' Choir
A Ceremony Of Carols, op. 28 (für hohe Stimmen und Harfe): Recession (Senza misura)Vienna Boys' Choir
English Christmas Carols: Ding Dong! Merrily On High!Vienna Boys' Choir
English Christmas Carols: Away In A MangerVienna Boys' Choir
We've Been Awhile A-wandering - Folk Carol From YorkshireVienna Boys' Choir
Coventry Carol - Lulli, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny ChildVienna Boys' Choir
English Christmas Carols: I Saw Three ShipsVienna Boys' Choir, Uwe Christian Harrer
English Christmas Carols: Once In Royal David's CityVienna Boys' Choir
English Christmas Carols: Deck The HallVienna Boys' Choir
Good Christian Men Rejoice (In dulci jubilo)Hans Gillesberger, Anton Neyder, Johann Sonnleitner, Vienna Boys' Choir
O TannenbaumHermann Prey, Vienna Boys' Choir
Messe solennelle in A Major, Op. 12, FWV 61: V. Panis AngelicusPlácido Domingo, Vienna Boys' Choir, Wiener Symphoniker, Helmuth Froschauer
Stille Nacht, heilige NachtVienna Boys' Choir
Frau Nachtigall, wach aufVienna Boys' Choir
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungenVienna Boys' Choir
Adeste fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)Plácido Domingo, Wiener Symphoniker, Johann Sonnleitner, Helmuth Froschauer
Die Könige - Drei Kön'ge wandern aus Morgenland/Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternVienna Boys' Choir
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