Since you are interested in Celebration: Christmas Fanfares and Carols, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
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) |
LISZT / BACH / BRAHMS / PACHELBEL / DAQUIN / etc
Christmas Organ Music Kevin Bowyer (organ) [ Nimbus / CD - released 16/Feb/2001 ] "The recording quality is as excellent as the instrument itself." Organists' Review |
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 |