Christmas Masterpieces and Familiar Carols (2011)

Track Listing

1. Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), in six parts, BWV 248 (BC D7): Chorus: Jauchzet, frohlocket
2. Christus, oratorio, Op. 97 (unfinished): Recit: When Jesus, our Lord / Trio: Say, where is He
3. Christus, oratorio, Op. 97 (unfinished): Chorus: There shall a star
4. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Recit: There were shepherds abiding / Chorus: Glory to God
5. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Chorus: For unto us a child is born

1. Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), in six parts, BWV 248 (BC D7): Chorus: Jauchzet, frohlocket
2. Christus, oratorio, Op. 97 (unfinished): Recit: When Jesus, our Lord / Trio: Say, where is He
3. Christus, oratorio, Op. 97 (unfinished): Chorus: There shall a star
4. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Recit: There were shepherds abiding / Chorus: Glory to God
5. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Chorus: For unto us a child is born
6. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Chorus: Hallelujah
7. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (English)
8. The Boar's Head Carol
9. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (adapted from Handel)
10. How Far Is It to Bethlehem?, carol (England)
11. O Little Town of Bethlehem, carol
12. Sussex Carol ("On Christmas Night")
13. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head (American)
14. Good Christian Men, Rejoice (a.k.a. "All Christians Now Rejoice")
15. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
16. Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child, carol
17. L'Enfance du Christ, oratorio for soprano, 2 tenors, baritone, 3 basses, chorus & orchestra ("trilogie sacrée") H. 130 (Op. 25): Shepherds' Farewell
18. Good King Wenceslas (Piae Cantiones, 1582)
19. Song of the Crib (German)
20. Wassail Song ("Here We Come a-Wassailing"), carol (a.k.a. "Here We Come a-Caroling")
21. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (English)