Since you are interested in Christmas Organ Music, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
CELEBRATION
Celebration: Christmas Fanfares and Carols Aled Jones (readings) / BBC Welsh Chorus / John Hugh Thomas (conductor) with Fanfare Trumpeters of the Welsh Guards [ Nimbus / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "A lovely collection of music and readings for Christmas. There are seven readings, which, within the context of the recording, is just about right for ultimately it is the music for which you will be buying this disk." (MusicWeb Nov 2009) |
CHRISTMAS FROM LICHFIELD
Christmas from Lichfield The Choir of Lichfield Cathedral / Andrew Lumsden (conductor) with Robert Sharpe, organ [ Nimbus / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "If you are looking for a recommendable, no-frills, no gimmicks, but imaginative collection of Christmas music, well sung by an English cathedral choir and well recorded, this could be it." (MusicWeb Nov 2009) |
TAVENER / GORECKI / HOWELLS / RUTTER / etc
Fear and Rejoice, O People: Music for Advent and Christmas Christ Church Cathedral Choir [ Nimbus / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] The magnificent Tavener piece headlines a collection of choral works which will make the ideal musical companion to anyone's Advent and Christmas. |
HOLST / WALTON
Make We Joy: Christmas Music Christ Church Cathedral Choir [ Nimbus / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "'Musts' for Yuletide music in the air ..." San Fransisco Chronicle |
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST
The Spirit of Christmas Past (rec 1908-1944) John McCormack, Emmy Destinn, Enrico Caruso, Alma Gluck, Charles Laughton, Celebrity Quartet, Isobel Baillie, Gladys Ripley, John McHugh, etc [ Nimbus Prima Voce / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] Listeners to this disc will be entertained by a couple of dozen of the best, roundest and sturdiest voices ever to be gathered together under one yuletide roof. |
NATIVITAS
Nativitas: American Christmas Carols Kansas City Chorale / Charles Bruffy (conductor) with James Higdon, organ [ Nimbus / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "As beautiful a disc of precious Christmas music as you are likely to hear this or any year." (MusicWeb Nov 2009) |
THYS YOOL
Thys Yool: A Medieval Christmas Martin Best Medieval Ensemble [ Nimbus / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "A richly colourful variety of sounds and rhythms, all performed with lively commitment by players and singers." Which Compact Disc |