Thread: Christmas discs?

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Post by mpreed November 23, 2014 (1 of 7)
Apologies if this is an old subject, but I couldn't see a way to search the forums - but then I am a well known idiot!

With the dreaded / beloved (delete as applicable) season almost upon us, I was wondering what people's favourite festive discs are.

My extensive collection of Christmas CDs, blu-rays and SA-CDs is in storage for a while yet, and the only one I can remember is the Opus Arte blu-ray of Tchaikovsky's 'Cherevichki' which is an annual delight.

I would blush to admit the things I would do for a good quality hi-res disc of Hely-Hutchison's Carol Symphony.

Anyone got any festive discs to recommend?

Post by old-dog-newtricks November 23, 2014 (2 of 7)
For straightforward Christmas carols I enjoy the Winchester Cathedral offering from Pentatone. Lovely recording, very atmospheric. One of the old Phillips Quad reissues. Starring: Christmas - Winchester Cathedral Choir, Martin Neary

Post by Iain November 23, 2014 (3 of 7)
mpreed said:

Apologies if this is an old subject, but I couldn't see a way to search the forums - ...

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Anyone got any festive discs to recommend?

I use this for specific site search:
http://www.google.co.uk/advanced_search?hl=fr

Under site heading enter www.sa-cd.net

Also, I find the performance and sound quality of these superb:
Bach: Christmas Oratorio - Netherlands Bach Society

Bach: Magnificat - Jos van Veldhoven

... if you like choral music of Bach, that is.

Post by zeus November 23, 2014 (4 of 7)
mpreed said:

Apologies if this is an old subject, but I couldn't see a way to search the forums -

(Most) Xmas titles are here:

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Post by Lute November 23, 2014 (5 of 7)
I feel these are very beautiful...

The Night of Light - Vox Silentii

Nowel, Nowel! - Kempenaers, Encantar, Flanders Recorder Quartet

Christmas Dreams on 13 strings

You can listen to samples of all of these on amazon UK.

Post by mekduk November 23, 2014 (6 of 7)
The Gents - Follow That Star

Granted that it has some modulation noise on a few tracks (not everyone is bothered about this) but overall a very enjoyable listen.

Post by Clavicembalisticum November 24, 2014 (7 of 7)
I agree--this disc is pretty good. They are not straight forward arrangements--they are closer to "fantasies" or variations. Still, it's quite enjoyable.

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