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Christmas with Naxos Music Group Christmas is one of the most richly celebrated seasons around the world. While its focus rests on just a few days of the year, the wealth of music that has been written to mark its spirit and story is astonishingly plentiful and varied. Musicians continue to be inspired by the message of Christmas: in the following pages you will find examples of contemporary choral works by British composers John Tavener, James MacMillan and Sasha Johnson Manning alongside the established masterpieces of composers such as J.S. Bach, Handel and Berlioz. The Christmas story has also been recorded in opera, ballet and instrumental music, in a range of expression that runs from piety to jollity. Easy-listening compilations are well represented in the listings, including regional collections and the gamut of carols that are annual favourites, heard either in the splendour of Europe’s historic cathedrals or in the local community. This newly updated catalogue features a wealth of Christmas titles from all the labels from the Naxos Music Group. We hope our catalogue will serve you with music that is both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly novel. May you spend a very happy Christmas with Naxos. Contents NAXOS Listing by Composer ............................................................................................................................... 4 Collections............................................................................................................................................... 8 NAXOS Audiovisual................................................................................................................................12 Altissimo................................................................................................................................................ 13 ARC Music............................................................................................................................................. 14 BelAir Classiques.................................................................................................................................. 14 Capriccio............................................................................................................................................... 15 Dynamic................................................................................................................................................ 20 Marco Polo............................................................................................................................................ 20 NXN Recordings.................................................................................................................................... 20 OehmsClassics..................................................................................................................................... 20 Ondine................................................................................................................................................... 22 Opus Arte.............................................................................................................................................. 27 Prophone............................................................................................................................................... 28 Proprius................................................................................................................................................. 28 Swedish Society.................................................................................................................................... 29 SWR Classic.......................................................................................................................................... 30 Die Theateredition................................................................................................................................. 31 Vox ....................................................................................................................................................... 31 2
The Perfect Christmas Gift Here are our picks of gift ideas for your loved ones: 100 Christmas Meditation PRAETORIUS Christmas with Septura Capriccio C7371 Christmas Concertos Naxos 8.573719 [5 Discs] SWR Classic SWR19109CD ANDERSON BEETHOVEN BEETHOVEN Orchestral Works Complete Piano Sonatas Complete Edition Naxos 8.505259 Naxos 8.509005 Naxos 8.500250 [5-Disc Boxed Set] [9-Disc Boxed Set] [90-Disc Boxed Set] The English Song Collection ‘My First’ Classical Albums Those Amazing Naxos 8.502507 Naxos 8.509003 Musical Instruments! [25-Disc Boxed Set] [9-Disc Boxed Set] ISBN: 978-1-78198-358-4 The Royal Ballet The Royal Opera TCHAIKOVSKY Collection Collection The Nutcracker Opus Arte Opus Arte (Marionette Theatre) OA1338BD OA1337BD Die Theateredition [15-Disc Boxed Set] [22-Disc Boxed Set] bve08072 [DVD] bve08073 [Blu-ray] 3
ANDERSON, Leroy (1908–1975) ■ Sleigh Ride & Other Holiday Favorites BBC Concert Orchestra / Leonard Slatkin............................................................................................................. 8.559621 UPC: 0636943962121 BACH, Johann Sebastian (1685–1750) ■ Christmas Cantatas: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland • Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn! • Schwingt freudig euch empor Aradia Ensemble / Kevin Mallon........................................................................................................................... 8.554825 UPC: 0636943482520 ■ Christmas Oratorio Ingrid Kertesi, Soprano / Judit Németh, Alto / József Mukk, Tenor / Janos Tóth, Bass / Hungarian Radio Choir / Failoni CO / Géza Oberfrank....................................................................................8.550428-30 [3 CDs] UPC: 0730099542821 ■ Christmas Oratorio (Highlights) Ingrid Kertesi, Soprano / Judit Németh, Alto / József Mukk, Tenor / Janos Tóth, Bass / Hungarian Radio Choir / Failoni CO / Géza Oberfrank ........................................................................................ 8.554508 UPC: 0636943450826 ■ Christmas Oratorio [2 CDs] Julia Kleiter, Soprano / Katharina Magiera, Alto / Georg Poplutz, Tenor / Thomas E. Bauer, Bass / Bachchor Mainz / Bachorchester Mainz / Ralf Otto.................................................8.574001-02 UPC: 747313400171 ■ Magna Sequentia III – A Contemplative Suite [Digital Exclusive] Sonia Rubinsky, Piano............................................................................................................................................9.70280 UPC: 730099728010 ■ Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 (+HELMSCHROTT, R.M.) Mira Graczyk, Anna Karmasin, Sophia Körber, Siri Karoline Thornhill, Soprano / Theresa Holzhauser, Florence Losseau, Alto / Markus Schäfer, Robert Sellier, Tenor / Niklas Mallmann, Andreas Mattersberger, Bass / Theona Gubba-Chkheidze, Violin / Giedrė Šiaulytė, Harp / Robert M. Helmschrott, Piano / Stefan Blum, Percussion............................................... 8.579049 UPC: 747313904976 BERLIOZ, Hector (1803–1869) ■ L’Enfance du Christ (The Childhood of Christ): Sacred Trilogy, Op. 25 [2 CDs] Michèle Lagrange, Soprano / Jean-Luc Viala, Narrator / Michel Piquemal, Antoine Garcin, Jean-Louis Serre, Baritone / Fernand Bernardi, Bass / Etienne Vandier, Tenor / Ile de France Vittoria Regional Choir / Lille NO / Jean-Claude Casadesus.....................................................8.553650-51 UPC: 0730099465021 CALDARA, Antonio (1670–1736) ■ Christmas Cantata (Vaticini di Pace) (+Sinfonias Nos. 5 & 6) Aradia Ensemble / Kevin Mallon........................................................................................................................... 8.553772 UPC: 0730099477222 CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO, Mario (1895–1968) ■ Evangélion (The Story of Jesus) Alessandro Marangoni, Piano............................................................................................................................... 8.573316 UPC: 747313331673 CHARPENTIER, Marc-Antoine (1643–1704) ■ Messe de Minuit pour Noël (+Te Deum) Aradia Ensemble / Kevin Mallon........................................................................................................................... 8.557229 UPC: 0747313222926 4
CHRISTMAS WITH NAXOS NAXOS – Listing by Composer ■ Noëls and Christmas Motets, Vol. 1 – Noëls • In nativitatem Domini canticum • Canticum in nativitatem • Domini Canticum in nativitatem Domini • Chanson, from In nativitatem Domini canticum Aradia Ensemble / Kevin Mallon........................................................................................................................... 8.554514 UPC: 0636943451427 ■ Noëls and Christmas Motets, Vol. 2 – Dialogus inter angelos et pastores Judeae in nativitatem Domini • In nativitatem Domini canticum • Noël: Un flambeau, Janette, Isabelle! Aradia Ensemble / Kevin Mallon........................................................................................................................... 8.557036 UPC: 0747313203628 CHILCOTT, Bob (b. 1955) ■ The Rose in the Middle of Winter Carols by Bob Chilcott (+GRUBER) Commotio / Matthew Berry....................................................................................................................................8.573159 UPC: 747313315970 FRY, William Henry (1813–1864) ■ Santa Claus Symphony Royal Scottish NO / Tony Rowe............................................................................................................................ 8.559057 UPC: 0636943905722 HANDEL, George Frideric (1685–1759) ■ Messiah (1751 Version) [2 CDs] Henry Jenkinson, Otta Jones, Robert Brooks, Trebles / Iestyn Davies, Counter-tenor / Toby Spence, Tenor / Eamonn Dougan, Bass / Choir of New College Oxford / Academy of Ancient Music / Edward Higginbottom..........................................................................................8.570131-32 UPC: 747313013173 ■ The Messiah (Choruses) Bratislava City Choir / Capella Istropolitana / Jaroslav Krček .............................................................................. 8.550317 UPC: 0730099531726 ■ The Messiah (Highlights) Scholars Baroque Ensemble................................................................................................................................. 8.553258 UPC: 730099425827 ■ Messiah (Watkins Shaw Edition) [2 CDs] Jennifer O’Loughlin, Soprano / Diana Moore, Alto / Nicholas Phan, Tenor / Sidney Outlaw, Bass / Concert Artists of Baltimore Symphonic Chorale / Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / Edward Polochick........................................................................................8.573798-99 UPC: 747313379873 HELY-HUTCHINSON, Victor (1901–1947) ■ A Carol Symphony (+KELLY / WARLOCK / LANE / STANDFORD) Prague City PO / Gavin Sutherland....................................................................................................................... 8.557099 UPC: 0747313209927 LUTOSŁAWSKI, Witold (1913–1994) ■ 20 Polish Christmas Carols (+Lacrimosa • 5 Songs) Olga Pasichnyk, Soprano / Polish Radio Choir / Polish NRSO / Antoni Wit.......................................................... 8.555994 UPC: 747313599424 MACMILLAN, James (b. 1959) ■ Veni, Veni, Emmanuel (+Tryst) Colin Currie, Percussion / Ulster Orchestra / Takuo Yuasa .................................................................................. 8.554167 UPC: 0636943416723 5
MANNING, Sasha Johnson (b. 1963) ■ The Manchester Carols The Manchester Carollers / Northern CO / Richard Tanner.................................................................................. 8.572469 UPC: 747313246977 MATHIAS, William (1934–1992) ■ Choral Music: Ave Rex • Wassail Carol (+Salvator Mundi • An Admonition to Rulers) St Albans Abbey Girls Choir / St Albans Cathedral Choir, Lay Clerks / Michael Papadopoulos, Organ / Tom Winpenny................................................................................................... 8.573523 UPC: 747313 352371 MENOTTI, Gian Carlo (1911–2007) ■ Amahl and the Night Visitors Dean Anthony, Tenor / Kirsten Gunlogson, Soprano / Ike Hawkersmith, Treble / Bart LeFan, Todd Thomas, Baritone / Kevin Short, Bass-Baritone / Chicago Symphony Chorus / Nashville Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Alastair Willis / George Mabry....................................................... 8.669019 UPC: 0730099901970 MESSIAEN, Olivier (1908–1992) ■ La Nativité du Seigneur (The Birth of the Saviour) Tom Winpenny, Organ...........................................................................................................................................8.573332 UPC: 747313333271 ■ Vingt regards sur l’enfant Jésus [2 CDs] Håkon Austbø, Piano........................................................................................................................................8.550829-30 UPC: 0730099582926 POULENC, Francis (1899–1963) ■ 4 Motets pour le Temps de Noël, FP 152 (+Mass in G major • Sept Chansons • Motets) Elora Festival Singers / Noel Edison..................................................................................................................... 8.572978 UPC: 747313297870 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Nikolay Andreyevich (1844–1908) ■ Christmas Eve (+Night on Mount Triglav) Moscow SO / Igor Golovschin............................................................................................................................... 8.553789 UPC: 0730099478922 ■ Christmas Eve (+TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker) Prunella Scales, Narrator / Igor Golovschin.......................................................................................................... 8.555342 UPC: 0747313534227 RIZZA, Margaret (b. 1929) ■ Mysterium Amoris Gaudete Ensemble / Eamonn Dougan.................................................................................................................. 8.573039 UPC: 747313303977 RODRIGO, Joaquín (1901–1999) ■ Orchestral Works (Complete), Vol. 7 – Retablo de Navidad (Christmas Carols and Songs) Raquel Lojendio, Soprano / David Rubiera, Baritone / Madrid Community Chorus and Orchestra / José Ramón Encinar....................................................................... 8.557223 UPC: 0747313222322 ■ Songs with Guitar Accompaniment: 3 Villancicos (excerpts) Retablo de Navidad: Part II: Canciones de Navidad: No. 5. La espera (+Serranilla) José Ferrero, Tenor / Marco Socías, Guitar.......................................................................................................... 8.573548 UPC: 747313354870 6
CHRISTMAS WITH NAXOS NAXOS – Listing by Composer RYBA, Jakub Jan (1765–1815) ■ Czech Christmas Mass • Missa Pastoralis Czech Madrigalists Choir and Orchestra / František Xaver Thuri......................................................................... 8.554428 UPC: 0636943442821 SAUL, Walter (b. 1954) ■ A Christmas Symphony (+Kiev 2014 • Violin Concerto • Overture for the Jubilee • Metamorphosis) Ukraine NSO / Theodore Kuchar.......................................................................................................................... 8.559791 UPC: 636943979129 SCHÜTZ, Heinrich (1585–1672) ■ The Christmas Story (+Cantiones sacrae • Psalm 100) Oxford Camerata / Jeremy Summerly................................................................................................................... 8.553514 UPC: 0730099451420 TAVENER, John (b. 1944) ■ Ex Maria Virgine Clare College Choir, Cambridge / Timothy Brown................................................................................................. 8.572168 UPC: 0747313216871 TCHAIKOVSKY, Pyotr Il’yich (1840–1893) ■ The Nutcracker (arr. brass septet) Derek Jacobi, Narrator / Septura........................................................................................................................... 8.574157 UPC: 747313415779 ■ Nutcracker (+Swan Lake) Slovak PO / Michael Halász.................................................................................................................................. 8.550050 UPC: 0730099505024 ■ Nutcracker (Suite from the Ballet) (+RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Chrismas Eve) Prunella Scales, Narrator / Slovak PO / Michael Halász ...................................................................................... 8.555342 UPC: 0747313534227 ■ The Nutcracker (Complete Ballet) (+GLAZUNOV: Les Sylphides (Chopiniana)) [2 CDs] Slovak RSO / Ondrej Lenárd............................................................................................................................8.550324-25 UPC: 0730099532426 TURINA, Joaquín (1882–1949) ■ Piano Music, Vol. 12 – Navidad (+Recuerdos de mi rincón • La Venta de los Gatos • El Cristo de la Calavera) Jordi Masó, Piano..................................................................................................................................................8.573539 UPC: 747313353972 VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS, Ralph (1872–1958) ■ Hodie (Christmas Cantata) Fantasia on Christmas Carols Janice Watson, Soprano / Peter Hoare, Tenor / Stephen Gadd, Baritone / Guildford Choral Society / Royal PO / Hilary Davan Wetton................................................................................. 8.570439 UPC: 0747313043972 WARLOCK, Peter (1894–1930) ■ Choral Music: Bethlehem Down (+The full heart • Corpus Christi) The Carice Singers / Rachel Haworth, Organ / George Parris.............................................................................. 8.573227 UPC: 747313322770 7
NAXOS – Listing by Composer WEYSE, Christoph Ernst Friedrich (1774–1842) ■ Julekantate Bodil Arnesen, Dorthe Elsebet Larsen, Soprano / Kirsten Dolberg, Contralto / Peter Grønlund, Tenor / Stephen Milling, Bass / Tivoli Concert Choir / Tivoli SO / Michael Schønwandt.............................................................................................................................................8.554962 UPC: 636943496220 WHITBOURN, James (b. 1963) ■ Missa Carolae and Christmas Carols Westminster Choir / James Whitbourn.................................................................................................................. 8.573715 UPC: 747313371570 ZÁDOR, Eugene (1894–1977) ■ A Christmas Overture (+Biblical Triptych • Rhapsody for Large Orchestra • Fugue Fantasia) Budapest SO MÁV / Mariusz Smolij...................................................................................................................... 8.573529 UPC: 747313352975 NAXOS – Collections ■ ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND SCROOGE: With Seasonal Works by Liszt, Tchaikovsky and others Simon Callow, Narrator / RTÉ Concert Orchestra / Royal Ballet Sinfonia / Gavin Sutherland.............................................................................................................. 8.572744 UPC: 747313274475 ■ BETHLEHEM DOWN: Carols by Holst, Warlock, Rutter and others Finchley Children’s Music Group / Grace Rossiter................................................................................................ 8.557581 UPC: 747313258123 ■ A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS [3-CD Boxed Set] Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.503003 UPC: 0730099130325 ■ This Day – Celebrating a century of British women’s right to vote Blossom Street / Hilary Campbell.......................................................................................................................... 8.573991 UPC: 747313399178 ■ CHRISTMAS BY THE FIRESIDE [2 CDs] Various Artists...................................................................................................................................................8.551036-37 UPC: 0730099103626 ■ CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Joy to the World • Silent Night • O Little Town of Bethlehem • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Worcester Cathedral Choir / Donald Hunt............................................................................................................. 8.550589 UPC: 0730099558921 ■ CHRISTMAS CAROLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD [3 CDs] Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.503109 UPC: 7300991310946 ■ CHRISTMAS CAROLS FROM TEWKESBURY ABBEY Andrew Sackett.....................................................................................................................................................8.553077 UPC: 0730099407724 ■ CHRISTMAS CHILL: The Ultimate Collection [2 CDs] Various Artists...................................................................................................................................................8.578013-14 UPC: 747313801374 8
CHRISTMAS WITH NAXOS NAXOS – Collections ■ A CHRISTMAS CHORAL SPECTACULAR Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Peter Breiner.......................................................................... 8.557585 UPC: 0747313258529 ■ CHRISTMAS CONCERTI: CORELLI • MANFREDINI • BACH • VIVALDI • LOCATELLI • TORELLI • HANDEL Capella Istropolitana / Jaroslav Krček................................................................................................................... 8.550567 UPC: 0730099556729 ■ A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Philharmonic Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Richard Hayman..................................................................... 8.990005 UPC: 0730099900522 ■ CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: O Sanctissima • Hallelujah • What Child Is This? • Mein Jesu • Ave Maria • Carol of the Bells and many others Richard Hayman Orchestra / Richard Hayman..................................................................................................... 8.555029 UPC: 0747313502929 ■ CHRISTMAS GOES BAROQUE I: Christmas Favourites in the Style of Bach, Handel and Vivaldi Slovak State PO, Košice / Peter Breiner............................................................................................................... 8.550301 UPC: 0730099530125 ■ CHRISTMAS GOES BAROQUE II: Christmas Favourites in the Styles of Bach, Handel and Vivaldi Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia / Peter Breiner......................................................................................................... 8.550670 UPC: 0730099567022 ■ CHRISTMAS PIANO MUSIC: BACH • LISZT • TCHAIKOVSKY • LYAPUNOV • REGER • REBIKOV • ANDERSON Eteri Andjaparidze, Piano......................................................................................................................................8.553461 UPC: 0730099446129 ■ CHRISTMAS WITH PAUL PLISHKA Paul Plishka, Bass / Camellia Johnson, Soprano / Marble Collegiate Church Choir / Richard Erickson, Organist and Conductor........................................................................................................... 8.553506 UPC: 00730099450621 ■ CHRISTMAS WITH SEPTURA: BACH • HANDEL • RACHMANINOV • WARLOCK Septura..................................................................................................................................................................8.573719 UPC: 747313371976 ■ CHRISTMAS WITH WINCHESTER COLLEGE CHAPEL CHOIR Sara Macliver, Soprano / Winchester College Chapel Choir / Hong Kong PO / William Lacey............................................................................................................................. 8.557965 UPC: 747313296521 ■ A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS [5-CD Boxed Set] Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.505023 UPC: 0730099152327 ■ A DANISH CHRISTMAS: Carols by Carl Nielsen, Niels Gade, C.E.F. Weyse, J.P.E. Hartmann, P.E. Lange-Müller and others Musica Ficta / Bo Holten.......................................................................................................................................8.554627 UPC: 636943462720 ■ EN LA FÊTE DE NOËL – O Holy Night (Carols from French Canada) La Petite Bande de Montréal / Martin Dagenais.................................................................................................... 8.554435 UPC: 0636943443521 9
■ ETT BARN ÄR FÖTT – Julsånger från hela världen Ulf Lundmark, Baritone / Niclas Ericson, Trumpet / Lars-Ove Eriksson, Organ / Orebro Chamber Choir / Fred Sjöberg..................................................................... 8.554490 UPC: 0636943449028 ■ FAVOURITE SACRED MASTERPIECES Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.578210 UPC: 747313821075 ■ Festival of Carols Sylvia McNair, Soprano / Indianapolis Symphonic Choir / Eric Stark.................................................................... 8.579065 UPC: 747313906574 ■ GABRIEL’S MESSAGE: One Thousand Years of Carols Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.554723 UPC: 0636943472323 ■ A GERMAN CHRISTMAS 17th Century Music for the Time of Advent and Christmas Margaretha Consort / Marit Broekroelofs.............................................................................................................. 8.551398 UPC: 730099139830 ■ Heaven full of Stars CHILCOTT • DOVE • DUBRA • EŠENVALDS • GOWERS • JACKSON • McDOWALL • MEALOR • PANUFNIK • RUTTER • STOPFORD • TODD • WEIR • WHITACRE Martin Ford, Organ / Vasari Singers / Jeremy Backhouse.................................................................................... 8.574179 UPC: 747313417971 ■ HOLIDAY CLASSICS Seattle SO / Gerard Schwarz................................................................................................................................ 8.572673 UPC: 747313267378 ■ I JULETID – Julens sånger och lekar Stefan Ljungqvist, Vocals / Gothenburg Boys Choir / Fredrik Sixten.................................................................... 8.554802 UPC: 0636943480229 ■ IN TERRA PAX – A Christmas Anthology Julia Doyle, Soprano / Roderick Williams, Baritone / City of London Choir / Bournemouth SO / Hilary Davan Wetton........................................................................... 8.572102 UPC: 747313210275 ■ IN THE WORLD OF SPIRITS: Christmas Classics for Wind Band Emory Symphonic Winds / Scott A. Stewart.......................................................................................................... 8.573002 UPC: 747313300273 ■ JOY TO THE WORLD Philharmonic Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Richard Hayman..................................................................... 8.990013 UPC: 0730099901321 ■ JOY TO THE WORLD: A Glorious Collection of the Very Best Christmas Carols Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.557160 UPC: 0747313216024 ■ JULENS STJÄRNA – Christmas in Sweden Stella, Solvieg Agren’s Chamber Choir / Stella Chamber Choir / Solvieg Agren........................................................................................................................................................8.557790 UPC: 0747313279029 ■ LULLABIES AND CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS: Coventry Carol • Adeste Fideles • Il est né le divin enfant • In Dulci Jubilo • Away in a Manger • Wexford Carol Monica Whicher, Soprano / Judy Loman, Harp..................................................................................................... 8.572510 UPC: 747313251070 10
CHRISTMAS WITH NAXOS NAXOS – Collections ■ MEDIEVAL CAROLS Oxford Camerata / Jeremy Summerly................................................................................................................... 8.550751 UPC: 0730099575126 ■ MERRY CHRISTMAS: The First Noel • What Child Is This • Jingle Bells • Silent Night • Joy to the World • Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring • Adeste Fideles and many others German Boys Choir / Wolfgang Rubsam, Organ / Slovak State PO, Košice / Alfred Walter................................................................................................................ 8.550188 UPC: 4891030501881 ■ MISSA CONCEPTIO TUA – Medieval and Renaissance Music for Advent Schola Antiqua of Chicago.................................................................................................................................... 8.573260 UPC: 747313326075 ■ MY FIRST CHRISTMAS ALBUM Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.578340 UPC: 747313834075 ■ THE MYSTERY OF CHRISTMAS Elora Festival Singers / Michael Bloss, Organ / Noel Edison................................................................................ 8.554179 UPC: 0636943417928 ■ My Playlist for the Christmas Season Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.578349 UPC: 747313834976 ■ My Playlist for the Nativity Various Artists........................................................................................................................................................8.578348 UPC: 747313834877 ■ THE NAXOS BOOK OF CAROLS: An Advent Sequence in Music Tonus Peregrinus / Antony Pitts............................................................................................................................ 8.557330 UPC: 0747313233021 ■ THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND OTHER SEASONAL MUSIC FOR ORCHESTRA Stephen Fry, Narrator / BBC Singers / BBC Concert Orchestra / Barry Wordsworth......................................................................................................... 8.570331 UPC: 747313033171 ■ Per la Notte di Natale – Italian Christmas Concertos CORELLI • TORELLI • VIVALDI • MANFREDINI • LOCATELLI Concerto Copenhagen / Lars Ulrik Mortensen...................................................................................................... 8.574264 UPC: 747313426478 ■ A ROMAN CHRISTMAS: Italian Concertos and Cantatas Maya Boog, Soprano / Stefan Schilli, Oboe / Jürgen Schuster, Trumpet / Cologne CO / Helmut Müller-Brühl............................................................................ 8.551077 UPC: 0730099107723 ■ SILENT NIGHT Philharmonic Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Richard Hayman..................................................................... 8.990006 UPC: 0730099900621 ■ SLEEP, HOLY BABE: A Collection of Christmas Lullabies Blossom Street Singers / Hilary Campbell............................................................................................................ 8.572868 UPC: 747313286874 ■ A STAR OVER BETHLEHEM: Choral Jewels for Christmas Janice Chandler, Soprano / James Shaffran, Baritone / J. Reilly Lewis, Organ /Washington Choral Arts Society / Washington Choral Arts Society Orchestra / Norman Scribner............................................................................. 8.555049 UPC: 0747313504923 11
NAXOS – Collections ■ Stille Nacht – Christmas Carols for Guitar (arr. R. Hayward) EBEL, E. • GAUNTLETT, H.J. • GRUBER, F.X. • HAYWARD, R. • HOPKINS JR., J.H. • LIGUORI, A. • NIELSEN, C. • NORDQVIST, G. • SCHULZ, J.A.P. • TRADITIONAL Rossini Hayward, Vocals, Guitar........................................................................................................................... 8.574269 UPC: 747313426973 ■ STRÅLANDE JUL Lunds Studentsangare..........................................................................................................................................8.570305 UPC: 0747313030576 ■ THE VERY BEST OF CHRISTMAS: A 2-CD Set of Christmas Favourites by the Very Best Classical Composers [2 CDs] Various Artists...................................................................................................................................................8.570344-45 UPC: 0747313034475 ■ A WINTER’S LIGHT: A Christmas Collection Vasari Singers / Jeremy Backhouse...................................................................................................................... 8.573030 UPC: 747313303076 ■ THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS Elora Festival Singers / Michael Bloss, Organ / Noel Edison ............................................................................... 8.573421 UPC: 747313342174 NAXOS Audiovisual ■ CHRISTMAS WITH WINCHESTER COLLEGE CHAPEL CHOIR [DVD] Sara Macliver, Soprano / Winchester College / Chapel Choir / Hong Kong PO / William Lacey / Christopher Tolley............................................................................................. 2.110512 UPC: 747313551255 HANDEL, George Frideric (1685–1759) ■ The Messiah Hanna Herfurtner, Soprano / Gaia Petrone, Alto / Michael Schade, Tenor / Christian Immler, Baritone / Salzburg Bach Choir / Bach Consort Wien / Ruben Dubrovsky [DVD] UPC: 747313538751.................................................................................................................................. 2.110387 [Blu-ray] UPC: 73009006163.............................................................................................................................. NBD0061 COLLECTIONS ■ A MUSICAL JOURNEY: AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / GERMANY: A Christmas Musical Tour [DVD] Music by Bach and Handel................................................................................................................................. 2.110254 UPC: 747313525454 ■ A MUSICAL JOURNEY: CHRISTMAS GOES BAROQUE: A Musical Tour of Switzerland, Germany and Belgium [DVD] Christmas Music in the Style of Bach, Handel and Vivaldi............................................................................. 2.110546 UPC: 747313554652 ■ A MUSICAL JOURNEY: CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRIA [DVD] Music by Handel, Torelli, Bach, Corelli, Manfredini, Locatelli, Vivaldi........................................................... 2.110344 UPC: 747313534456 ■ A MUSICAL JOURNEY: GERMANY: A Musical Visit to the Benedictine Abbey Church at Ottobeuren [DVD] Music from Messiah by Handel.......................................................................................................................... 2.110289 UPC: 747313528950 12
CHRISTMAS WITH NAXOS Affiliated Labels – Altissimo Altissimo BENNETT, Robert Russell (1894–1981) ■ Many Moods of Christmas (+SHAW, R.) United States Air Force Singing Sergeants, United States Air Force SO / James M. Bankhead.............................................................................................................................................ALT55572 UPC: 754422555722 SHAW, Robert (1916–1999) ■ Many Moods of Christmas (+BENNETT, R.R.) United States Air Force Singing Sergeants, United States Air Force SO / James M. Bankhead.............................................................................................................................................ALT55572 UPC: 754422555722 COLLECTIONS ■ CHRISTMAS ORCHESTRAL MUSIC This Is Christmas! BACH, J.S. / BURT, A. / EVANS, R. / GRUBER, F.X. / HERBERT, V. / HOPKINS JR., J.H. / LIVINGSTON, J. / MASON, L. / PIERPONT, J.L. / SHAYNE, G. / TORMÉ, M. / TRADITIONAL / WADE, J.F. / WELLS, R. / WILLSON, M. United States Air Force SO..................................................................................................................................ALT55552 UPC: 754422555524 ■ UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND AND SINGING SERGEANTS Christmas on Stage and Screen United States Air Force Singing Sergeants / United States Air Force Band / Lowell Graham....................................................................................................ALT53492 UPC: 754422534925 ■ UNITED STATES NAVY BAND Happy Holidays! Various Artists.......................................................................................................................................................ALT70622 UPC: 754422706223 ■ UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AIRMEN OF NOTE A Holiday Note From Home BERNARD, F. / DAVIS, K. / GUARALDI, V. / HAGUE, A. / HOPKINS JR., J.H. / MARKS, J. / MENDELSSOHN, F. / MIMS, C. / MOORE, P. / POLA, E. / STYNE, J. / TRADITIONAL / WYLE, G. Various Artists.......................................................................................................................................................ALT60592 UPC: 754422605922 ■ UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND AND CHORUS Sound the Bells (A Holiday Celebration) ANDERSON, L. / BASS, R.A. / BERLIN, I. / BERNARD, F. / EWING, S. / FINKELSTEIN, M. / GRANT, A. / GRUBER, F.X. / HANDEL, G.F. / NELSON, S. / PIERPONT, J.L. / RAMIREZ, A. / ROLLINS, J. / TORMÉ, M. / TRADITIONAL / WILLIAMS, J. Various Artists.......................................................................................................................................................ALT62182 UPC: 754422621823 ■ The Wonder of Christmas United States Air Force Singing Sergeants / United States Air Force Band / Albert Bader / H. Bruce Gilkes............................................................................ALT56002 UPC: 754422560023 13
Affiliated Labels – ARC / BelAir Classiques ARC Music PHILLIPS, Susanne ■ Christmas and Winter Songs from Ireland Noel McLoughlin, Vocals....................................................................................................................................EUCD1754 UPC: 5019396175426 TRADITIONAL ■ Christmas in Ireland Various Artists.....................................................................................................................................................EUCD2548 UPC: 5019396254824 COLLECTIONS ■ Celtic Christmas Songs DOWNES, D. • HEALY, S. • MCKENNITT, L. • MENDELSSOHN, F. • TRADITIONAL Golden Bough / Madeline Olson, Harp...............................................................................................................EUCD2304 UPC: 5019396230422 ■ Christmas in a Celtic Land ANONYMOUS • CAROLAN, T. • O’LEARY, T. • TRADITIONAL Golden Bough................................................................................................................................................................EUCD1409 UPC: 743037140928 ■ Latin Christmas EGRIM • LUNA, R. de • SILVA, OSVALDO S. da • TRADITIONAL Patricia Salas, Vocals.........................................................................................................................................EUCD1755 UPC: 5019396175525 ■ Latin Christmas EGRIM • LUNA, R. de • SILVA, OSVALDO S. da • TRADITIONAL Patricia Salas, Vocals.........................................................................................................................................EUCD2475 UPC: 5019396247529 BelAir Classiques TCHAIKOVSKY, Pyotr Il’yich (1840–1893) ■ The Nutcracker (Ballet) Ballet Company of The National Opera of Ukraine / Kiev Opera Orchestra / Oleksiy Baklan, Conductor / Valery Kovtn, Choreographer [DVD] UPC: 3760115301610..................................................................................................................................BAC161 [BD] UPC: 3760115305618....................................................................................................................................BAC561 ■ The 3 Ballets at Bolshoi – The Nutcracker [+Swan Lake • The Sleeping Beauty] Bolshoi Ballet / Bolshoi Children’s Choir / Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra / Pavel Sorokin / Vassily Sinaisky / Pavel Klinichev [3 DVDs] UPC: 3760115306110.............................................................................................................................BAC611 [3 BDs] UPC: 3760115306127...............................................................................................................................BAC612 14
CHRISTMAS WITH NAXOS Affiliated Labels – Capriccio Capriccio BACH, Johann Sebastian (1685–1750) ■ Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 [2 CDs] Ruth Ziesak, Soprano / Monica Groop, Alto / Christoph Prégardien, Tenor / Klaus Mertens, Bass / Vokalensemble Frankfurt / Concerto Köln / Ralf Otto....................................................... C60025-2 UPC: 4006408600251 ■ GLORY – Famous Bach Arias Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!, BWV 51 • Schlage doch, gewunschte Stunde, BWV 53 • Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (excerpts) • Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut, BWV 199: Wie freudig ist mein Herz Ich habe genug, BWV 82: Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen • St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 (excerpts) • Ich hatte viel Bekummernis, BWV 21: Sei nun wieder zufrieden, meine Seele • Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!, BWV 51: Alleluja! Various Artists.......................................................................................................................................................... C10882 UPC: 845221002743 BRUCH, Max (1838–1920) ■ Jubilate-Amen, Op. 3 • Ave Maria, Op. 61 • Song of the 3 Magi, Op. 21 • Die Flucht nach Agypten, Op. 31, No. 1 • Romanze in F major, Op. 85 • Songs of the Christ Child, Op. 92 • Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26: II. Adagio • Gruss an die Heilige Nacht in Op. 62 Soloists / WDR Rundfunkchor Köln / WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln / Helmut Froschauer.................................... C10870 UPC: 845221002644 CARTELLIERI, Antonio Casimir (1772–1807) ■ La celebre Nativita del Redentore (Christmas Oratorio) Katerina Beranova, Soprano / Andreas Karasiak, Ray Wade, Tenor / Alejandro Marco-Buhrmester, Bass / Chorus Musicus Köln / Das Neue Orchester / Christoph Spering........................................................................... C71015 UPC: 845221005836 MENDELSSOHN, Felix (1809–1847) ■ Christmas Oratorio Vom Himmel hoch (+SAINT-SAËNS, C.) Ute Selbig, Soprano / Egbert Junghanns, Baritone / Dresdner Kreuzchor Dresdner Philharmonie / Martin Flamig.................................................................................. C10216 UPC: 4006408102168 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Nikolay Andreyevich (1844–1908) ■ Suites – Christmas Eve (+The Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite, Op. 57 • The Snow Maiden Suite) RSO Berlin / Michail Jurowski................................................................................................................................. C10775 UPC: 845221002002 SAINT-SAËNS, Camille (1835–1921) ■ Christmas Oratorio Oratorio de Noël (+MENDELSSOHN, F.) Ute Selbig, Soprano / Egbert Junghanns, Baritone / Dresdner Kreuzchor Dresdner Philharmonie / Martin Flamig................................................................................................................... C10216 UPC: 4006408102168 SCHELLE, Johann (1648–1701) ■ Actus musicus auf Weihnachten, Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her (+SCHÜTZ, H.) Mona Spägele, Soprano / Bernhard Landauer, Countertenor / Wilfried Jochens, Tenor Reinhard Decker, Bass / Schütz Akademie / Howard Arman.................................................................................. C10508 UPC: 4006408105084 15
SCHÜTZ, Heinrich (1585–1672) ■ Christmas Histories Die Geburt unsers Herren Jesu Christi, SWV 435 (+SCHELLE, J.) Mona Spägele, Soprano / Bernhard Landauer, Countertenor / Wilfried Jochens, Tenor / Reinhard Decker, Bass / Schütz Akademie / Howard Arman.................................................................................. C10508 UPC: 4006408105084 COLLECTIONS ■ 100 Christmas Classics [5 CDs] Edita Gruberová, Soprano / Jochen Kowalski, Countertenor / Axel Köhler, Countertenor /Hermann Prey, Baritone / Wiener Sängerknaben / Dresdner Kreuzchor /Thomanerchor Leipzig / Regensburger Domspatzen / RIAS Kammerchor /Concerto Köln / Dresdner Philharmonie / Academy of London................................................. C7331 UPC: 845221073316 100 Christmas Meditation [5 CDs] Ruth Ziesak, Ann Monoyios, Maria Zadori, Soprano / Jochen Kowalski, Axel Köhler, David Cordier, Alto / Eckart Haupt, Flute / Reinhold Friedrich, Trumpet / Andrea Vigh, Harp / Matthias Eisenberg, Organ / Vienna Boys’ Choir / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Thomanerchor Leipzig / Regensburger Domspatzen / Rheinische Kantorei / Concerto Köln / Deutsche Bachsolisten / Neues Berliner Kammerorchester / Dresdner Barocksolisten / Lautten Compagney / Academy of London / Michael Erxleben / Hermann Max / Hans-Joachim Rotzsch.................................................................................................................... C7371 UPC: 845221073712 ■ ANGEL VOICES – The Boys’ Choirs Christmas Celebration [3 CDs] Works by J.S. BACH, BRAHMS, HANDEL, MENDELSSOHN, MOZART, PRAETORIUS, etc. Wiener Sängerknaben / Vienna Boys’ Choir / Regensburger Domspatzen / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Thomanerchor Leipzig / Tölzer Knabenchor / Various Artists................................................ C7069 UPC: 845221070698 ■ Baroque Christmas – Cantatas and Motets [2 CDs] BACH, C.P.E. • BACH, J.C. • BACH, J.C.F. • BACH, J.S. • BACH, W.F. • BUXTEHUDE, D. • ESTERHAZY, P. • FINALE, G.M.P.D. • GEIST, C. • PORPORA, C. • TELEMANN, G.P. Various Artists............................................................................................................................................................ C5217 UPC: 845221052175 ■ Berlin Gamba Book, 17th Century Suite in G major • Christmas Suite I • Christmas Suite II • Suite in D minor • Suite in G major (scordatura) • Passions Suite (scordatura) • Easter Suite • Suite in B-flat major (scordatura) Juliane Laake, Viola da Gamba / Ensemble Art d’Echo............................................................................................ C5206 UPC: 845221052069 ■ Christmas – Jochen Kowalsky Recital Works by ADAM, J.S. BACH, BRAHMS, GRUBER, HANDEL, NEUNER, REICHARDT, etc. Jochen Kowalski, Countertenor / Philharmonic Art Ensemble / Frank Böhme........................................................ C10834 UPC: 845221002361 ■ CHRISTMAS BOULEVARD Works by HANDEL, TCHAIKOVSKY, HAYDN, MENDELSSOHN, J.S. BACH, etc. Various Artists [DVD PAL] UPC: 4006408920052.......................................................................................................................... C92005 [DVD NTSC] UPC: 845221006741......................................................................................................................... C93503 ■ Christmas Carols Around the World Adeste fideles • Stille Nacht • Joy to the World • The First Nowell • Deck the Halls • etc. Wiener Sängerknaben / Peter Marschik.................................................................................................................. C10594 UPC: 845221001500 16
CHRISTMAS WITH NAXOS Affiliated Labels – Capriccio ■ Christmas Concertos MOLTER, J.M.: Concerto Pastorale • HANDEL, G.F.: Messiah, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony Pifa • WERNER, G.J.: Christmas Pastorale for Organ and Strings • CORELLI, A.: Concerto Gross in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 Christmas Concerto • TORELLI, G.: Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 8 No. 6 • LOCATELLI, P.A.: Concerto Grosso in F minor, Op. 1 No. 8 Christmas • MANFREDINI, F.O.: Concerto Grosso in C major, Op. 3 No. 12 Michael Erxleben, Knut Zimmermann, Violin / Hans-Peter Kirchberg, Organ / Neues Berliner Kammerorchester........................................................................................................................... C10442 UPC: 4006408104421 ■ Christmas Concertos MOLTER, J.M.: Concerto Pastorale • HANDEL, G.F.: Messiah, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony Pifa • WERNER, G.J.: Christmas Pastorale for Organ and Strings • CORELLI, A.: Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 Christmas Concerto • TORELLI, G.: Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 8 No. 6 • LOCATELLI, P.A.: Concerto Grosso in F minor, Op. 1 No. 8 Christmas • MANFREDINI, F.O.: Concerto Grosso in C major, Op. 3 No. 12 Michael Erxleben, Knut Zimmermann, Violin / Hans-Peter Kirchberg, Organ / Neues Berliner Kammerorchester............................................................................................................................. C5108 UPC: 845221051086 ■ Christmas Favorites Works by J.S. BACH, BRUCH, GOUNOD, HUMPERDINCK, MENDELSSOHN, SCHUBERT, etc. Various Artists.......................................................................................................................................................... C10879 UPC: 845221002729 ■ Christmas in the Alps Ingrid Brunner, Harp / Ranten Mixed Choir / Murauer Christmas Brass Quartet Brunner Sisters / Kaiser-Stoandl Family Music Group / Erwin Spreitzer................................................................. C10799 UPC: 845221002170 ■ Christmas Meditation BACH, J.S.: Air • HANDEL, G.F.: Pastoral Symphony • CORRELLI, A.: Christmas Concerto • MOZART, W.A.: Laudate Dominum • PACHELBEL, J.: Canon in D • ALBINONI: Adagio • PRAETORIUS, M.: Schalf mein Kindelein • ADAM, A.: Noel Jochen Kowalski, Axel Köhler, Countertenor / Vienna Boys’ Choir / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Regensburger Domspatzen / Reinhold Friedrich, Trumpet / Concerto Köln........................ C49329 UPC: 845221003306 ■ Christmas Meditation BACH, J.S.: Air • HANDEL, G.F.: Pastoral Symphony • CORRELLI, A.: Christmas Concerto • MOZART, W.A.: Laudate Dominum • PACHELBEL, J.: Canon in D • ALBINONI: Adagio • PRAETORIUS, M.: Schalf mein Kindelein • ADAM, A.: Noel Jochen Kowalski, Axel Köhler, Countertenor / Reinhold Friedrich, Trumpet / Vienna Boys’ Choir / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Regensburger Domspatzen / Concerto Köln............................................................................................................................................................ C7073 UPC: 845221070735 ■ Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 [2 CDs] Ruth Ziesak, Soprano / Monica Groop, Alto / Christoph Prégardien, Tenor / Klaus Mertens, Bass / Vokalensemble Frankfurt / Concerto Köln / Ralf Otto....................................................... C60025-2 UPC: 4006408600251 ■ Christmas Songs Works by CRUGER, ECCARD, GRUBER, HAMMERSCHMIDT, PRAETORIUS, REGER, SCHULZ, etc. Dresdner Kreuzchor / Martin Flamig....................................................................................................................... C10874 UPC: 845221002675 ■ Christmas Songs Works by GRUBER, HARING, KLUG, KOERPPEN, MENDELSSOHN, WIDMANN, etc. Tölzer Knabenchor / Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden........................................................................................................ C10877 UPC: 845221002705 17
■ Christmas Songs Works by J.S. BACH, BRITTEN, GABRIELI, PACHELBEL, REGER, SCHNABEL, WADE, etc. Regensburger Domspatzen / Roland Büchner........................................................................................................ C10838 UPC: 845221002392 ■ Christmas Songs Works by J.S. BACH, GRUBER, HANDEL, HIMMEL, KLUG, PRAETORIUS, TAUBERT, etc. Thomanerchor Leipzig / Hans-Joachim Rotzsch..................................................................................................... C10876 UPC: 845221002699 ■ Christmas Vocal Music TRADITIONAL: In dulci jubilo • Adeste fideles • GUMPELZHAIMER, A.: Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her • O du fröhliche • BACH, J.S.: O Jesulein Süß, BWV 493 • GRUBER, F.X.: Stille Nacht Jochen Kowalski, Countertenor / Philharmonic Art Ensemble / Frank Böhme........................................................ C10834 UPC: 845221002361 ■ Christmas with the Bach Family BACH, J.S.: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 (excerpts) • BACH, J.C.F.: Holde, hohe Wundernacht Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme • BACH, J.L.: Uns ist ein Kind geboren • BACH, C.P.E.: Weihnachts-Musik: Auf schicke dich, Wq. 249, H. 815 (excerpts) • BACH, W.F.: Lasset uns ablegen Fk. 80 (excerpts) • BACH, J.C.: Magnificat, W. E22: Magnificat – Et misericordia eius • BACH, J.C.: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren (excerpts) Various Artists............................................................................................................................................................ C5105 UPC: 845221051055 ■ Christmas with the Vienna Boys’ Choir – The Christmas Movie [DVD] Wiener Sängerknaben / Peter Marschik.................................................................................................................... C9004 UPC: 845221090047 ■ Christmas with the Vienna Boys’ Choir [2 CDs] Works by GAUNTLETT, GRUBER, HANDEL, M. HAYDN, HUMPERDINCK, WADE, etc. Max Emanuel Cencic, Charles Humphries, Countertenor / Ivan Sharpe, Tenor / Robert Torday, Bass baritone / Wiener Sängerknaben / Chorus Viennensis / Academy of London / Vienna Studio Ensemble / Helmut Froschauer, Peter Marschik............................................. C5160 UPC: 845221051604 ■ In dulci jubilo – Christmas Songs Works by BIBER, GRAUPNER, KRIEGER, PRAETORIUS, SCHELLE, SCHMELZER, etc. Lautten Compagney / Johann Hermann Schein..................................................................................................... C10490 UPC: 4006408104902 ■ Festive Choruses for Christmas Works by J.S. BACH, HANDEL, MENDELSSOHN, MOZART, PRAETORIUS, SCHÜTZ Various Artists.......................................................................................................................................................... C10468 UPC: 845221000749 ■ Festive Concert for Christmas [3 CDs] Works by J.S. BACH, HANDEL, PRAETORIUS, MENDELSSOHN, VIVALDI, etc. Various Artists.......................................................................................................................................................... C49310 UPC: 845221003276 ■ Gloria in Excelsis Deo – Christmas Cantatas and Concertos KRIEGER, J.P.: Magnificat • Gloria in excelsis Deo • ZACHOW, F.W.: Preiset mit mir den Herren • Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar • Danksaget dem Vater • ERLEBACH, P.H.: Lobe, lobe den Herrn • BACH, J.S.: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61 Capella Cantorum Berlin / Barocktrompeten Ensemble Berlin / Ensemble La Dolcezza........................................ C10721 UPC: 845221001685 18
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