Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Christmas with "The World of Christmas Carols" by The Bach Choir. Released in 1980 under Decca Music Group Ltd., this enchanting collection of choral works is a celebration of the holiday season, featuring a blend of traditional carols and lesser-known gems. Spanning 47 minutes, the album offers a rich tapestry of sacred and secular music, performed with the precision and passion that The Bach Choir is renowned for.
From the joyous "Ding Dong! Merrily on High" to the serene "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht," each track is a testament to the choir's exceptional skill and the enduring appeal of these beloved carols. The album opens with a fanfare and closes with a reprise, framing a journey through the sounds of Christmas that is both comforting and uplifting. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking to add some holiday cheer to your collection, "The World of Christmas Carols" is a delightful choice.
Tracks
Fanfare - O Come, All Ye FaithfulSir David Willcocks, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Corkhill, The Bach Choir, John Scott
Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol)Anonymous, The Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks
Angelus ad virginemAnonymous, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Corkhill, The Bach Choir, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
Ding Dong! Merrily on HighAnonymous, The Bach Choir, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
A Virgin Most PureAnonymous, The Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks
God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenAnonymous, The Bach Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Corkhill, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
In dulci jubilo, Op. 10Anonymous, The Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks
Unto Us is Born a SonAnonymous, The Bach Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Corkhill, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
Once in Royal David's CityHenry John Gauntlett, The Bach Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Corkhill, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
Hush! My Dear, Lie Still and SlumberAnonymous, The Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks
Shepherd's Pipe CarolJohn Rutter, The Bach Choir, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
Away in a MangerWilliam J. Kirkpatrick, Catherine Rogers, The Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks
Stille Nacht, heilige NachtFranz Xaver Gruber, The Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks
Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night)Traditional, The Bach Choir, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
Star CarolJohn Rutter, The Bach Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Corkhill, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - FanfareFelix Mendelssohn, The Bach Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Corkhill, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
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