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1Cantata #1, 'Jauchzet, Frohlocket': 1. Chorus
recording of:
Weihnachts‐Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, I. Coro „Jauchzet, frohlocket“
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
is based on:
Kantate, BWV 214 "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!": I. Coro "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!"
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach8:17
2Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 / Part One - For the First Day of Christmas: No.4 Aria (Alto):' Bereite Dich, Zion'
recording engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr Gerd Ploebsch (engineer) and Prof. Dr. Hans Hickmann
producer:
Hans Weber (producer/engineer)
bassoon:
Karl Kolbinger (bassoonist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06) and Detlev Kühl (bassoonist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
cello:
Kurt Engert (cellist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06) and Oswald Uhl (cellist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
double bass:
Herbert Duft (double bass player) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06) and Ludwig Kiblböck (double bass player) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
horn [corno da caccia I]:
Kurt Richter (German horn player) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
horn [corno da caccia II]:
Willy Beck (classical horn player) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
oboe [oboe I], oboe d'amore [oboe d'amore I] and oboe da caccia [oboe da caccia I]:
Edgar Shann (oboist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
oboe [oboe II] and oboe d'amore [oboe d'amore II]:
Kurt Hausmann (oboist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
oboe da caccia [oboe da caccia II]:
Gustav Meyer (oboist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
organ:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
transverse flute:
Paul Meisen (flautist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
trumpet [trumpet I]:
Maurice André (French trumpeter) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
trumpet [trumpet II]:
Bernhard Gediga (trumpeter) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
trumpet [trumpet III]:
Wilhelm Oppermann (trumpeter) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
violin:
Otto Büchner (violinist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
alto vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
orchestra:
Münchener Bach‐Orchester (Munich Bach Orchestra) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer) (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
recorded at:
Herkulessaal in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, IV. Aria (Alto) „Bereite dich, Zion“ (from 1965-02 until 1965-06)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach4:57
3Once in Royal David's City
engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer)
producer:
Christopher Hazell
organ:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (from 1984-03-19 until 1984-03-20, on 1984-03-20)
treble flute:
Robin Barter
choir vocals:
Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (from 1984-03-19 until 1984-03-20)
solo soprano vocals:
Robin Barter (from 1984-03-19 until 1984-03-20)
vocals:
Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (on 1984-03-20)
conductor:
Stephen Cleobury (organist, conductor) (from 1984-03-19 until 1984-03-20, on 1984-03-20)
arranger:
Henry John Gauntlett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited (not a release label; for copyrights use only) (in 1984)
recorded at:
King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1984-03-19 until 1984-03-20) and King’s College Cambridge in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (on 1984-03-20)
recording of:
Once in Royal David’s City (from 1984-03-19 until 1984-03-20)
lyricist:
Cecil Frances Alexander (in 1848)
composer:
Henry John Gauntlett (in 1849)
part of:
The New English Hymnal (hymn book) (number: 34)
recording of:
Once in Royal David’s City (on 1984-03-20)
lyricist:
Cecil Frances Alexander (in 1848)
composer:
Henry John Gauntlett (in 1849)
part of:
The New English Hymnal (hymn book) (number: 34)
recording of:
Once in Royal David’s City (harmony Arthur Mann, descant Stephen Cleobury)
lyricist:
Cecil Frances Alexander (in 1848)
additional composer:
Stephen Cleobury (organist, conductor) and Arthur Henry Mann (English organist and composer)
composer:
Henry John Gauntlett (in 1849)
publisher:
Novello
version of:
Once in Royal David’s City (arr. Mann)
Henry John Gauntlett4:31
4Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant
marimba:
Markus Leoson (percussionist) (in 1998-11)
violin:
Ulf Forsberg (violinist) (in 1998-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-11)
vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano)
arranger:
Annette Isserlis (violist)
recorded at:
Atlantis Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm county), Sweden (in 1998-11)
recording of:
Il est né le divin enfant (in 1998-11)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]1:28
5O Tannenbaum
choir vocals:
Vienna Boys' Choir (The Vienna Boys Choir)
conductor:
Uwe Christian Harrer (chorus master/conductor)
recording of:
O Tannenbaum (O Fir Tree, original German version)
lyricist:
Ernst Anschütz (in 1824)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) (from 1500 until 1600)
version of:
Es lebe hoch der Zimmermannsgeselle
[traditional]1:37
6Sleigh Ride
orchestra:
Boston Pops Orchestra
conductor:
Arthur Fiedler (conductor)
instrumental recording of:
Sleigh Ride
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish (in 1950)
composer:
Leroy Anderson (until 1948-02-10)
publisher:
EMI Harmonies Limited, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!) and Woodbury Music (aka Woodbury Music Company)
version of:
Sleigh Ride (original instrumental version)
Leroy Anderson2:59
7Der Hirten Lied Am Krippelein, Op.22, H.1, No.3: Schlaf Wohl, Du Himmelsknabe
executive producer:
Dr. Hans Hirsch (producer at Deutsche Grammophon)
producer:
Wolfgang Lohse
piano:
Jörg Demus (pianist) (in 1970-11)
baritone vocals:
Dietrich Fischer‐Dieskau (baritone) (in 1970-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (in 1970-11)
recording of:
Der Hirten Lied am Krippelein, op. 22, Heft 1: No. 3. "Schlaf wohl, du himmelsknabe" (in 1970-11)
lyricist and composer:
Carl Loewe (composer)
part of:
Geistliche Gesänge, op. 22, Heft 1
Carl Loewe2:53
8The First Nowell
choir vocals:
Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor)
recording of:
The First Nowell
lyricist, writer and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 682)
[anonymous]4:50
9'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing'
recording of:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Christmas carol)
additional lyricist:
George Whitefield (in 1753)
lyricist:
Charles Wesley (hymn writer) (in 1739)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1840)
arranger:
William H. Cummings (in 1855)
part of:
The New English Hymnal (hymn book) (number: 26)
Felix Mendelssohn2:24
10Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
engineer:
James Nichols
producer:
Nathaniel S. Johnson and John Pfeiffer (producer and engineer)
orchestra:
Boston Pops Orchestra (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
conductor:
Arthur Fiedler (conductor) (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
arranger:
Jack Mason (classical arranger)
instrumental recording of:
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
lyricist:
Haven Gillespie (in 1932)
composer:
J. Fred Coots (in 1932)
publisher:
EMI Allans Music Australia Pty Ltd, EMI Feist Catalog Inc., EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI United Partnership Ltd., Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Haven Gillespie Music Publishing, Jobete Music Co., Inc., Leo Feist Ltd, Leo Feist, Inc., SBK United Partnership and The Songwriters Guild
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
Leroy Anderson12:40
11'Away in a Manger'
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Cox (engineer) (in 2010-07)
recording engineer:
Stephan Flock (in 2010-07)
producer:
Sid McLauchlan (engineer/producer)
bass-baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer) (in 2010-07)
vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (in 2010-07)
conductor:
Tecwyn Evans (NZ conductor) (in 2010-07)
recorded at:
BBC Hoddinott Hall (Wales Millennium Centre) in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (in 2010-07)
recording of:
Away in a Manger (aka “Cradle Song” composed by William J. Kirkpatrick)
additional lyricist:
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (in 1892)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
William James Kirkpatrick (hymn-writer) (in 1895)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 25304)
is based on:
Sweet Afton (set to music by Jonathan E. Spilman, 1837)
translated version of:
Y Preseb
William James Kirkpatrick3:35
12Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op.6, No.8 'Fatto Per La Notte di Natale': 6. Pastorale: Largo
recording engineer:
Volker Martin (engineer) and Ulrich Vette (engineer)
engineer and balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Bruno Nellesen
cello [violoncello]:
Jaap ter Linden (cellist/violist/conductor) (in 1987-04)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
violin:
Micaela Comberti (English violinist) (in 1987-04) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1987-04)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1987-04)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1987-04 to present, in 1987-04)
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: VI. Pastorale (Largo) (in 1987-04)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Arcangelo Corelli4:08
136 Weihnachtslieder, Op.8: 1. Christbaum
piano:
Erik Werba (pianist)
soprano vocals:
Irmgard Seefried (soprano)
recording of:
Weihnachtslieder, op. 8: I. Christbaum
lyricist:
Peter Cornelius (German composer, lived from 1824 to 1874)
composer:
Peter Cornelius (German composer, lived from 1824 to 1874) (in 1856)
part of:
Weihnachtslieder, op. 8
Peter Cornelius1:50
146 Weihnachtslieder, Op.8: 3. Die Könige
piano:
Erik Werba (pianist)
soprano vocals:
Irmgard Seefried (soprano)
recording of:
Weihnachtslieder, op. 8: III. Die Könige
lyricist:
Peter Cornelius (German composer, lived from 1824 to 1874)
composer:
Peter Cornelius (German composer, lived from 1824 to 1874) (in 1856)
part of:
Weihnachtslieder, op. 8
Peter Cornelius2:27
15Joy to the World - Arranged by Patrick Kerber: 'Joy to the World'
guitar:
Los Romeros (quartet of Spanish guitarists)
guitar arranger:
Patrick Kerber
instrumental recording of:
Joy to the World (Christmas carol)
lyricist:
Isaac Watts (hymn writer) (in 1719)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
arranger:
Lowell Mason (in 1839)
[traditional]2:30
16Hört Zu Und Seid Getrost Sehr
choir vocals:
Knabenchor Hannover (Hanover Boys' Choir, German boys choir)
conductor:
Heinz Hennig (conductor)
performer:
Instrumental-Ensemble ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1959)
recording of:
Hört zu und seid getrost sehr
composer:
Leonhard Schröter (choirmaster, teacher, and composer)
Leonhart Schröter3:07
17Concerto for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo in C, RV 537: 3. Allegro
trumpet:
Hannes Läubin (trumpeter) and Wolfgang Läubin (trumpeter)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1991)
recording of:
Concerto for Two Trumpets in C major, RV 537: III. Allegro
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto for Two Trumpets in C major, RV 537
Antonio Vivaldi3:21
18Freut Euch, Ihr Lieben Christen
choir vocals:
Knabenchor Hannover (Hanover Boys' Choir, German boys choir)
conductor:
Heinz Hennig (conductor)
performer:
Instrumental-Ensemble ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1959)
recording of:
Freut euch ihr lieben Christen
composer:
Leonhard Schröter (choirmaster, teacher, and composer)
Leonhart Schröter1:53
19Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op.6, No.6 HWV 324: 3. Musette (Larghetto)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr, Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
cello:
Anthony Pleeth (cellist) (in 1982-02)
violin [violin I]:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1982-02)
violin [violin II]:
Elizabeth Wilcock (violinist) (in 1982-02)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1982-02)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1982-02)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-02)
recording of:
Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 6, HWV 324: III. Musette, larghetto (in 1982-02)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1739)
part of:
Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 6, HWV 324
George Frideric Handel5:42
20Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 / Part One - For the First Day of Christmas: No.8 Aria (Baß): 'Großer Herr, o Starker König'
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
trumpet:
Crispian Steele‐Perkins (classical trumpeter and composer) (in 1987-01)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, VIII. Aria (Basso) „Großer Herr, o starker König“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach4:27
21Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 / Part One - For the First Day of Christmas: No.9 Choral: 'Ach Mein Herzliebes Jesulein'
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, IX. Choral „Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:13
22Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 / Part Two - For the Second Day of Christmas: No.10 Sinfonia
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, X. Sinfonia (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach5:19
23Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht
producer:
Günther Breest (producer for classical music) and Wolfgang Stengel
orchestra:
Blechbläser-Ensemble der Berliner Philharmoniker (in 1977-08)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (in 1977-08)
balance engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer) (in 1977-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1977)
recorded at:
Kirche St. Emmeram in Regensburg, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1977-08)
recording of:
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (in 1977-08)
lyricist:
Josef Mohr (in 1816)
composer:
Franz Xaver Gruber (in 1818)
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Franz Xaver Gruber3:00
24Recessional: 'In Dulci Jubilo' - Polyhymnia Caduceatrix (1619) -
choir vocals:
Gabrieli Consort & Players (UK early music ensemble) and Boy's Choir of Roskilde Cathedral
soprano vocals:
Tessa Bonner (soprano) and Susan Hemington Jones (soprano)
tenor vocals:
Mark le Brocq (tenor)
orchestra:
Gabrieli Consort & Players (UK early music ensemble)
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor)
chorus master:
Kristian Olesen (organist, chorus master)
recorded at:
Roskilde Domkirke in Roskilde, Region Zealand, Denmark (in 1993-10)
recording of:
In dulci jubilo (arr. Michael Praetorius. Musae Sioniae VI, no. 32)
composer:
Michael Praetorius (composer and organist) (in 1607)
version of:
In dulci iubilo (original traditional version in macaronic alteration of medieval German and Latin, use also for unspecified versions)
Michael Praetorius5:26
25Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful)
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer) and Paul Myers (classical record producer) (task: session recording producer)
mixer:
Philip Siney (sound engineer) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
choir vocals:
Romanian National Choir "Madrigal-Marin Constantin" (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
soprano vocals:
Angela Gheorghiu (Romanian soprano) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
conductor:
Ion Marin (conductor) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
arranger:
Douglas Gamley (film composer) and Chris Hazell
balance engineer:
James Lock (James Locke, engineer) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 2001)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
recording of:
Adeste fideles (original latin version)
lyricist and composer:
John Francis Wade (from 1740 until 1743)
John Francis Wade3:39
26Kommet, Ihr Hirten
orchestra:
Berlin Philharmonic Brass Ensemble
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1977)
recording of:
Kommet, ihr Hirten (German version of Bohemian Christmas carol)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
translator:
Carl Riedel
version of:
Nesem vám noviny (traditional Czech poem/song)
[anonymous]1:08
27Magnificat in D major, BWV 243: Chorus: 'Magnificat'
executive producer:
Prof. Dr. Hans Hickmann
producer:
Karl-Heinz Schneider (producer)
choir vocals:
Münchener Bach‐Chor (Munich Bach Choir) (in 1961-02, in 1961-04)
orchestra:
Münchener Bach‐Orchester (Munich Bach Orchestra) (in 1961-02, in 1961-04)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1961-02, in 1961-04)
balance engineer:
Walter Alfred Wettler
recorded at:
Hochschule für Musik und Theater München in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1961-02, in 1961-04)
recording of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243: I. Coro "Magnificat anima mea" (in 1961-04)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1733-07-02)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1728 until 1731)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243
Johann Sebastian Bach3:05
28Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op.5, No.6: Pastorale in G major - Andante Sostenuto
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-10)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-10)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-10)
recording of:
Concerto grosso, op. 5/6: Pastorale in G major (in 1990-10)
composer:
Giuseppe Baldassare Sammartini (composer)
part of:
Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 5 no. 6 "di Natale"
Giuseppe Baldassare Sammartini4:13
29Vom Himmel Hoch, o Englein Kommt
recorded in:
München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1966-06)
baritone vocals:
Hermann Prey (baritone) (in 1966-06)
tenor vocals:
Fritz Wunderlich (operatic tenor) (in 1966-06)
arranger:
Fritz Neumeyer (cembalist, pianist and composer)
recording of:
Vom Himmel hoch, o Englein kommt (Susani, susani) (in 1966-06)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[anonymous]2:11
30O Freude Über Freude
recorded in:
München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1966-06)
oboe:
Dietmar Keller (oboist) (in 1966-06) and Hans‐Georg Renner (oboist) (in 1966-06)
violin:
Wolfgang Neininger (violinist) (in 1966-06)
baritone vocals:
Hermann Prey (baritone) (in 1966-06)
tenor vocals:
Fritz Wunderlich (operatic tenor) (in 1966-06)
arranger:
Fritz Neumeyer (cembalist, pianist and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1966)
recording of:
O Freude über Freude (in 1966-06)
lyricist and composer:
Schlesisches Volkslied ([traditional], special purpose artist)
[anonymous]2:36
31Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 - With Four Christmas Interpolations. Ed. Dürr. Neue Bach Ausgabe: Freut Euch Und Jubiliert
orchestra:
New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig (New Bach Collegium Musicum)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor)
recording of:
Magnificat in D major, BWV 243: VII. Choral Interpolation "Freut euch und jubiliert"
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243
Johann Sebastian Bach1:25
32Noëls Sur Les Instruments, H 531, 534: 4. Où S'En Vont Ces Gais Bergers?
orchestra:
The English Concert
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord)
recording of:
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: Où s'en vont ces gays bergers
composer:
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier (composer)
part of:
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier1:33
33Minuit, Chrétiens!
choir vocals:
New London Children’s Choir, Smithills School Junior Choir, The Choir of St. Johns and The London Oratory School Choir
tenor vocals:
Roberto Alagna (tenor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Robin Smith (songwriter/pianist/conductor/producer)
recording of:
Cantique de Noël “Minuit chrétiens” (French original of “O Holy Night”)
lyricist:
Placide Cappeau
composer:
Adolphe Adam (French composer) (in 1847)
is based on:
Minuit, chrétiens (Poem)
Adolphe Adam4:33
34D'Ou Viens-Tu, Bergère
producer:
Karl-Heinz Schneider (producer)
bassoon:
Karl Kolbinger (bassoonist) (from 1961-05 until 1961-06)
cor anglais [English horn]:
Gustav Meyer (oboist) (from 1961-05 until 1961-06)
oboe:
Manfred Clement (oboist) (from 1961-05 until 1961-06)
soprano vocals:
Maria Stader (soprano) (from 1961-05 until 1961-06)
arranger:
Franz Josef Breuer
balance engineer:
Walter Alfred Wettler
recorded at:
Musikhochschule in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (from 1961-05 until 1961-06)
recording of:
D'où viens-tu, bergère? (from 1961-05 until 1961-06)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[anonymous]1:51
35Freu' Dich, Erd' Und Sternenzelt
[anonymous]1:49
36Ave Maria, 'Ellens Gesang III', D. 839 - Arr. Johannes Palaschko
cello:
Mischa Maisky (cellist) (in 1987-10)
piano:
Pavel Gililov (pianist) (in 1987-10)
arranger:
Johannes Palaschko
recorded at:
Reitstadel in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1987-10)
recording of:
Ave Maria, D. 839 (Schubert; catch-all for arrangements) (in 1987-10)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1825)
arrangement of:
Ellens Gesang III, op. 52 no. 6, D. 839 “Ave Maria” (Schubert's song, not the Bach/Gounod work; original for voice and piano)
Franz Schubert5:34
37Mariä Wiegenlied, Op.76/52
bassoon:
Knut Sønstevold (in 1998-11)
viola:
Torbjörn Helander (violist) (in 1998-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-11)
recorded at:
Atlantis Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm county), Sweden (in 1998-11)
recording of:
Schlichte Weisen, op. 76: No. 52. Mariä Wiegenlied (in 1998-11)
lyricist:
Martin Boelitz
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Max Reger (German composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Schlichte Weisen, op. 76
Max Reger2:07
38Noel
accordion:
Bengan Janson
double bass:
Svante Henryson
percussion:
Markus Leoson (percussionist)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano)
recording of:
Noël, op. 43 no. 1
lyricist:
Victor Wilder (Belgian lyricist, a.k.a. Victor van Wilder, V. Wilder)
composer:
Gabriel Fauré (French composer) (in 1886)
part of:
Deux Mélodies, op. 43
Gabriel Fauré2:36
39O Jesulein Zart - Arranged by Chris Hazell: O Jesulein Zart - Arranged by Chris Hazell
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Cox (engineer) (in 2010-07)
recording engineer:
Stephan Flock (in 2010-07)
producer:
Sid McLauchlan (engineer/producer)
bass-baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer) (in 2010-07)
choir vocals:
Côrdydd (Choir based in Cardiff.) (in 2010-07)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (in 2010-07)
conductor:
Tecwyn Evans (NZ conductor) (in 2010-07)
chorus master:
Sioned James (chorus master) (in 2010-07)
arranger:
Chris Hazell
recorded at:
BBC Hoddinott Hall (Wales Millennium Centre) in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (in 2010-07)
recording of:
O Jesulein zart, SSWV 445 (catch-all for arrangements) (in 2010-07)
composer:
Samuel Scheidt (composer)
arrangement of:
O Jesulein zart, SSWV 445
Samuel Scheidt2:51
40'Hodie Christus Natus Est' - Motet
choir vocals:
Regensburger Domspatzen (Regensburg Cathedral Choir, German / Regensburger cathedral choir)
chorus master:
Georg Ratzinger (German choir conductor and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1980)
recording of:
Hodie Christus natus est
lyricist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (Italian composer, 1525–1594)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina2:46
41Nun Ist Es Zeit Zu Singen Hell
choir vocals:
Eppendorfer Knabenchor and Städtischer Chor Hamburg
conductor:
Adolf Detel (German conductor)
recording of:
Nun is es Zeit, zu singen hell
composer:
Andreas Crappius (German conposer)
Andreas Crappius2:23
42Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Tochter Zion, Freue Dich
choir vocals:
Augsburger Domsingknaben
orchestra:
Deutsches Kammerorchester Berlin
conductor:
Reinhard Kammler (conductor)
recording of:
Tochter Zion, freue dich
lyricist and arranger:
Friedrich Heinrich Ranke
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
translated version of:
Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Act III, no. 58: “See the Conqu’ring Hero Comes” (Chorus of Youths, Chorus of Virgins)
George Frideric Handel2:35
43Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: 'o Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion'
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
alto vocals:
Bernarda Fink (mezzo-soprano) (in 1996-12)
choir vocals:
Gabrieli Consort (in 1996-12)
orchestra:
Gabrieli Players (in 1996-12)
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor) (in 1996-12)
balance engineer:
Andrew Wedman (producer and engineer)
recorded at:
All Saints Church (Tooting, London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1996-12)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (in 1996-12)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:50
44Christmas Festival
orchestra:
Boston Pops Orchestra
conductor:
Arthur Fiedler (conductor)
recording of:
A Christmas Festival
arranger:
Leroy Anderson
medley of:
Joy to the World (Christmas carol)
medley of:
Deck the Halls
medley of:
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (traditional, no arrangement credits here)
medley of:
Good King Wenceslas
medley of:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Christmas carol)
medley of:
The First Nowell
medley of:
Jingle Bells
medley of:
O Come, All Ye Faithful (English version of Latin “Adeste fideles”)
medley of:
Silent Night (Christmas carol, English translation)
[anonymous]9:42
45Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen
choir vocals:
Augsburger Domsingknaben
recording of:
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Praetorius’ harmonisation)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Michael Praetorius (composer and organist) (in 1609)
arrangement of:
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (original anonymous version)
Michael Praetorius1:46
46Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: 17a.Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind... 18a. He Shall Feed
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
alto vocals:
Anna Reynolds (alto) (in 1972-11)
soprano vocals:
Helen Donath (soprano) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
compilation of:
Messiah: 18. He shall feed his flock. Duet (Contralto, Soprano) by Helen Donath (soprano), Anna Reynolds (alto), London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra), Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitative “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitative “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel7:15
47Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: 12. Chorus: 'For Unto Us a Child Is Born'
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
choir vocals:
John Alldis Choir (The John Alldis Choir) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
chorus master:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:15
48Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op.6, No.8 'Fatto Per La Notte di Natale': 5. Allegro
recording engineer:
Volker Martin (engineer) and Ulrich Vette (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Bruno Nellesen
cello [violoncello]:
Jaap ter Linden (cellist/violist/conductor) (in 1987-04)
harpsichord:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
violin:
Micaela Comberti (English violinist) (in 1987-04) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1987-04)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1987-04)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1987-04)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-04)
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: V. Allegro (in 1987-04)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Arcangelo Corelli2:11
49Cantata 'Ich Freue Mich in Dir', BWV 133: Chorus: Ich Freue Mich in Dir
recording engineer:
Jürgen Bulgrin (sound engineer)
executive producer:
David R. Murray
producer:
Hans Bernhard Bätzing (engineer, producer) and Dr. Isabella de Sabata
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1998-12)
balance engineer:
Rainer Maillard
recorded at:
St. Giles’ without Cripplegate in City of London, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1998-12)
live recording of:
Kantate, BWV 133 "Ich freue mich in dir": I. Coro "Ich freue mich in dir" (in 1998-12)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1724)
part of:
Kantate, BWV 133 "Ich freue mich in dir"
recording of:
Kantate, BWV 133 "Ich freue mich in dir": I. Coro "Ich freue mich in dir"
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1724)
part of:
Kantate, BWV 133 "Ich freue mich in dir"
Johann Sebastian Bach4:15
50Benedixisti, Domine
choir vocals:
Regensburger Domspatzen (Regensburg Cathedral Choir, German / Regensburger cathedral choir)
conductor and chorus master:
Georg Ratzinger (German choir conductor and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1980)
recording of:
Benedixisti Domine à 7, Ch. 11 (Sacrae symphoniae, Liber 1)
composer:
Giovanni Gabrieli (composer)
part of:
Giovanni Gabrieli: A Thematic Catalogue of his Music with a Guide to the Source Materials and Translations of his Vocal Texts (Charteris [Ch.]) (number: Ch. 11)
part of:
Sacrae symphoniae, Liber 1
Giovanni Gabrieli2:01
51Was Soll Das Bedeuten
baritone vocals:
Hermann Prey (baritone)
tenor vocals:
Fritz Wunderlich (operatic tenor)
performer:
Instrumental-Solisten ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1966)
recording of:
Was soll das bedeuten
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]2:01
52Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging
baritone vocals:
Hermann Prey (baritone)
tenor vocals:
Fritz Wunderlich (operatic tenor)
performer:
Instrumental-Solisten ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1966)
recording of:
Maria durch ein Dornwald ging
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[anonymous]1:46
53Übers Gebirg Maria Geht
choir vocals:
Regensburger Domspatzen (Regensburg Cathedral Choir, German / Regensburger cathedral choir)
conductor:
Georg Ratzinger (German choir conductor and composer)
recording of:
Übers Gebirg Maria geht
lyricist:
Ludwig Helmbold
composer:
Johannes Eccard (composer)
Johannes Eccard2:54
54Quem Vidistis, Pastores: Offertorium
organ:
Timothy Roberts (British conductor and keyboardist)
choir vocals:
Gabrieli Consort
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor)
recording of:
Quem vidistis, pastores?
composer:
Tomás Luis de Victoria (Spanish Renaissance composer)
Tomás Luis de Victoria3:42
55Organ Prelude: 'Wie Schön Leuchtet Der Morgenstern' - 'Görlitzer Tabulatur-Buch' (1650) -
Samuel Scheidt1:37
56Resonet in Laudibus
[anonymous]1:22
57Noel's Galliard
Anthony Holborne1:07
58Historia Der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV435 (1664): Intermedium I: Fürchtet Euch Nicht...
Heinrich Schütz3:01
59Historia Der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV435 (1664): Rezitativ: Und Alsbald War da Bei Dem Engel... Intermedium II: Ehre Sei Gott in Der Höhe
Heinrich Schütz2:20
60Auf Dem Berge, da Wehet Ein Wind
[traditional]2:18
61Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 / Part Six - For the Feast of Epiphany: No.64 Choral: 'Nun Seid Ihr Wohl Gerochen'
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil VI, LXIV. Choral „Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
lyricist:
Paul Gerhardt (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 165)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach3:22
62Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben Cantata, BWV 147 - Arr. Peter Hurford: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
organ:
Peter Hurford (organist)
organ arranger:
Peter Hurford (organist)
recorded at:
Sydney Opera House in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
recording of:
Kantate, BWV 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”: Teil II, X. Choral “Jesus bleibet meine Freude” (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring; catch‐all for arrangements and unknown orchestrations)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Kantate, BWV 147 „Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben“: Teil II, X. Choral „Jesus bleibet meine Freude“ (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring)
Johann Sebastian Bach3:16
63Proprium Primae Missae in Nativitate: Alleluia: Dominus Dixit
choir vocals:
Choralschola des Klosters Maria Einsiedeln
conductor:
Roman Bannwart
[anonymous]2:51
64Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 2: 'Hallelujah'
sound engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Ulrich Vette (engineer)
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1988-01)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-01)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon (in 1988)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-01)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus “Hallelujah” (in 1988-01)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:01
65White Christmas
violin:
Jascha Heifetz (violinist) (on 1944-10-17)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1944-10-17)
conductor:
Salvador Camarata (on 1944-10-17)
recorded at:
World Broadcasting System Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1944-10-17)
instrumental recording of:
White Christmas (on 1944-10-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (from 1938 until 1940)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Irving Berlin Music Corp., Williamson Music Company and Irving Berlin Music Company (from 1940 to present)
sub-publisher:
EMI Allans Music Australia Pty Ltd, Irving Berlin Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司, 1995–2019), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
part of:
The 15th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1942 winner)
Irving Berlin3:24
66Mary's Boy Child
choir vocals:
London Voices (in 1985-12)
soprano vocals:
Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano) (in 1985-12)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985-12)
conductor:
Carl Davis (conductor and composer) (in 1985-12)
arranger:
David Cullen (composer, arranger, orchestrator)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Co. Ltd. (The Decca Record Company Limited, not a release label; for copyrights use only) (in 1986)
live cover recording of:
Mary’s Boy Child (in 1985-12)
lyricist and composer:
Jester Hairston
publisher:
Bourne Music Ltd. and J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Jester Hairston3:54
67God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
choir vocals:
Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
conductor:
Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor)
[anonymous]3:26
68Concerto Grosso in F minor, Op.1, No.8 'Christmas Concerto': 7. Pastorale (Largo Andante)
orchestra:
I Musici
recording of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: VI. Pastorale (Largo)
composer:
Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)
Pietro Antonio Locatelli3:11
69Mille Cherubini in Coro, D. 498
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer) and Paul Myers (classical record producer) (task: session recording producer)
mixer:
Philip Siney (sound engineer) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
choir vocals:
Romanian National Choir "Madrigal-Marin Constantin" (Cluj-Napoca Romanian National Opera) and Romanian National Choir "Madrigal-Marin Constantin" (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
soprano vocals:
Angela Gheorghiu (Romanian soprano) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
conductor:
Ion Marin (conductor) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
arranger:
Chris Hazell
balance engineer:
James Lock (James Locke, engineer) (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 2001)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1998-09-19 until 1998-09-25)
recording of:
Mille cherubini in coro
lyricist:
Ernst Marischka
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer)
arranger:
Alois Melichar
version of:
Wiegenlied, D. 498
Franz Schubert3:45
70Panis Angelicus - Arranged by Chris Hazell
baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer)
tenor vocals:
Aled Jones (British classical vocalist (treble, tenor, bariton))
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Barry Wordsworth (conductor)
recording of:
Panis Angelicus (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
César Franck (Belgian‐born French composer)
arrangement of:
Messe solennelle en la majeur, op. 12 : V. Panis Angelicus
César Franck3:39
71Ding Dong! Merrily on High - Arr. Charles Wood (1866-1926)
choir vocals:
Choir of Westminster Abbey
conductor:
Simon Preston (organist, conductor, composer)
recording of:
Ding Dong! Merrily on High
lyricist:
George Ratcliffe Woodward
composer:
Thoinot Arbeau (Artist name of Jehan Tabourot (“Orchesographie”))
arranger:
Charles Wood (Irish composer)
is based on:
Branle de l’official
[traditional]2:03
72The Twelve Days of Christmas
engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1965-05)
soprano vocals:
Joan Sutherland (soprano) (in 1965-05)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1965-05)
conductor:
Richard Bonynge (conductor and pianist) (in 1965-05)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
recording of:
The Twelve Days of Christmas (in 1965-06)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Frederic Austin (English baritone and composer) (in 1909)
publisher:
Shawnee Press Inc.
[anonymous]3:14
73The Little Drummer Boy
Katherine K. Davis3:12
74Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: 13. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
sound engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch (engineer)
editor:
Ulrich Vette (engineer)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-01)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon (in 1988)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-01)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (in 1988-01)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:14
75Santa Lucia
[anonymous]3:45
76Rozmily Slavicku
Jakub Jan Ryba4:32
77Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
choir vocals:
London Voices (in 1985-12)
soprano vocals:
Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano) (in 1985-12)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985-12)
conductor:
Carl Davis (conductor and composer) (in 1985-12)
arranger:
David Cullen (composer, arranger, orchestrator)
live recording of:
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (in 1985-12)
lyricist:
Ralph Blane (in 1943)
composer:
Hugh Martin (in 1943)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Feist Catalog Inc., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Publishing, EMI United Partnership Ltd., J. Albert & Son, J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd., Loew’s Incorporated (in 1943, in 1944) and Leo Feist, Inc. (in 1971, in 1972)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), フジパシフィック音楽出版 SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc. SBK Division) (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
part of:
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944 musical film soundtrack)
Hugh Martin3:50
78Let It Snow
recording engineer:
Tom Russbüldt (in 2013-06)
producer:
Tobias Lehmann
oboe:
Albrecht Mayer (oboist) (in 2013-06)
vocals:
The King’s Singers (in 2013-06)
arranger:
Alexander L’Estrange
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 2013)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2013-06)
recording of:
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (in 2013-06)
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn (in 1945-07)
composer:
Jule Styne (in 1945-07)
publisher:
Cahn Music Company, Chappell & Co., Chappell/Morris Ltd., Cherry Lane Music Ltd., Imagen Music, J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd., Producers Music Publishing Co., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Jule Styne4:51
79Good King Wenceslas
engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
harpsichord:
Valda Aveling (pianist, harpsichordist and clavichordist) (in 1965-05)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1965-05)
soprano vocals:
Patricia Clarke (Soprano) (in 1965-05) and Joan Sutherland (soprano) (in 1965-05)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1965-05)
conductor:
Richard Bonynge (conductor and pianist) (in 1965-05)
recording of:
Good King Wenceslas (in 1965-06)
lyricist:
John Mason Neale (in 1853)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) (from 1201 until 1301)
arranger:
Thomas Helmore (in 1853)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 24754)
is based on:
Tempus adest floridum (13th-century carol)
[traditional]3:02
80Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Johnny Marks, Arr. Richard Hayman
engineer:
James Nichols
producer:
Nathaniel S. Johnson and John Pfeiffer (producer and engineer)
orchestra:
Boston Pops Orchestra (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
conductor:
Arthur Fiedler (conductor) (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
arranger:
Richard Hayman
instrumental recording of:
Rudolph, the Red‐Nosed Reindeer (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), St. Nicholas Music Publishing Co. (on 1949-05-09) and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (from 1950 to present)
arrangement of:
Rudolph, the Red‐Nosed Reindeer (for voice, choir and orchestra, Elms)
Leroy Anderson2:18
81O! Ce Veste Minunata!
[traditional]2:56
82Sweet Little Jesus Boy
soprano vocals:
Leontyne Price (soprano)
recording of:
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
lyricist and composer:
Robert MacGimsey
publisher:
Carl Fischer LLC
[anonymous]3:05
83Navidad Nuestra: 4. Los Pastores (Chaya Riojana)
Ariel Ramírez2:33
84Es Wird Schon Glei Dumpa
[anonymous]3:30
85O Du Fröhliche, o Du Selige
[anonymous]2:26
86Christmas Hymn & Hymn to the Virgin Mary
[traditional]4:42
87Leise Rieselt Der Schnee
Eduard Ebel2:39
88'Still, Still, Still'
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Cox (engineer) (in 2010-07)
recording engineer:
Stephan Flock (in 2010-07)
producer:
Sid McLauchlan (engineer/producer)
bass-baritone vocals:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer) (in 2010-07)
choir vocals:
Côrdydd (Choir based in Cardiff.) (in 2010-07)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (in 2010-07)
conductor:
Tecwyn Evans (NZ conductor) (in 2010-07)
chorus master:
Sioned James (chorus master) (in 2010-07)
recorded at:
BBC Hoddinott Hall (Wales Millennium Centre) in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (in 2010-07)
recording of:
Still, Still, Still (in 2010-07)
lyricist:
Georg Götsch
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]4:27
89Nutcracker Suite, Op.71a: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1959-05)
conductor:
Ferdinand Leitner (conductor) (in 1959-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (in 1959-05)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: b) Danse de la Fée-Dragée. Andante ma non troppo (in 1959-05)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14c. Па-де-де: Вариация II: Танец Феи Драже (The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Act II, Scene III. Pas de Deux: Variation II: Dance of the sugar-plum fairy, Variation II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский2:02
90We Three Kings of Orient Are
choir vocals:
Wiener Grosstadtkinderchor (Vienna Metropolitan Children's Choir) and Wiener Singverein
soprano vocals:
Leontyne Price (soprano)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor)
recording of:
We Three Kings
lyricist and composer:
John Henry Hopkins, Jr. (composer, “We Three Kings”)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 24751)
John Henry Hopkins, Jr.3:02
91The Holly and the Ivy
[traditional]1:39
92It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
soprano vocals:
Joan Sutherland (soprano) (in 1965-05)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1965-05)
conductor:
Richard Bonynge (conductor and pianist) (in 1965-05)
recording of:
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (carol version) (in 1965-05)
lyricist:
Edmund Sears (American church author)
composer:
Richard Storrs Willis
part of:
The New English Hymnal (hymn book) (number: 29)
is based on:
CAROL (hymn tune)
is based on:
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (poem)
Richard Storrs Willis2:50
93Adventi Ének (Veni, Veni Emmanuel)
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
Adventi ének (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
composer:
Kodály Zoltán (Zoltán Kodály, Hungarian composer) (in 1943)
Zoltán Kodály3:54
943 German Dances K605: No.3 in C 'Sleighride'
engineer:
James Nichols
producer:
Nathaniel S. Johnson and John Pfeiffer (producer and engineer)
choir vocals:
Tanglewood Festival Chorus
orchestra:
The Boston ‘Pops’ Orchestra (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
conductor:
Arthur Fiedler (conductor) (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Records (UK) Limited (1987–1996) (in 1962) and Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1963)
recording of:
Sleigh Ride (original instrumental version) (in 1949)
composer:
Leroy Anderson (until 1948-02-10)
publisher:
Mills Music
recording of:
Sleigh Ride (original instrumental version) (from 1959-05-15 until 1959-05-16)
composer:
Leroy Anderson (until 1948-02-10)
publisher:
Mills Music
recording of:
Sleigh Ride (on 1959-05-16)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish (in 1950)
composer:
Leroy Anderson (until 1948-02-10)
publisher:
EMI Harmonies Limited, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!) and Woodbury Music (aka Woodbury Music Company)
version of:
Sleigh Ride (original instrumental version)
recording of:
3 German Dances for Orchestra, K. 605: No. 3 in C major. German Dance & Trio "Die Schlittenfahrt" & Coda
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1789)
part of:
3 German Dances for Orchestra, K. 605
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart52:52
95A Hymn to the Virgin (1930, Rev. 1934)
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
editor:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Dresdner Kreuzchor (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
conductor:
Matthias Jung (German choral conductor) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer) (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
recording of:
A Hymn to the Virgin (from 1996-01 until 1996-03)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1930-07-09 until 1934-04-29)
premiered at:
[event] (1931-01-05)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Benjamin Britten2:44
96Motetti de La Corona: Praeter Rerum Seriem
choir vocals:
Gabrieli Consort
orchestra:
Gabrieli Players
conductor:
Paul McCreesh (conductor)
performer:
Gabrieli Consort & Players (UK early music ensemble)
recording of:
Praeter rerum seriem (a 6)
composer:
Josquin des Prez (Franco-Flemish renaissance composer)
Josquin Des Prés6:59
97Nutcracker Suite, Op.71a: Dance of the Reed-Pipes (Merlitons)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1978-06)
conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1978-06)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: f) Danse des mirlitons. Moderato assai (in 1978-06)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12e. Дивертисмент (д) Танец пастушков (Dance of the shepherds)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский2:37
98Gesù Bambino
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
choir vocals:
Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir (in 1976-01)
tenor vocals:
Luciano Pavarotti (tenor) (in 1976-01)
orchestra:
National Philharmonic Orchestra (fka the London Promenade Orchestra until 1971, mostly film music and opera) (in 1976-01)
conductor:
Kurt Herbert Adler (conductor) (in 1976-01)
balance engineer:
James Lock (James Locke, engineer)
recorded at:
All Saints’ Church (Petersham) in Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-01)
recording of:
Gesù bambino (in 1976-01)
lyricist:
Frederick Martens (US lyricist, early 20th century)
composer:
Pietro Yon (organist & composer) (in 1917)
Pietro Yon0.54:35
99Ave Maria (After Prelude in C major, BWV 846)
producer:
Wolfgang Stengel
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Studer (soprano) (from 1991-03-25 until 1991-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1991-03-25 until 1991-03-30)
conductor:
Ion Marin (conductor) (from 1991-03-25 until 1991-03-30)
arranger:
Carlo Sabatini
balance engineer:
Jochen Gottschall (from 1991-03-25 until 1991-03-30)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1991-03-25 until 1991-03-30)
recording of:
Ave Maria (catch-all for arrangements of the Bach / Gounod work) (from 1991-03-25 until 1991-03-30)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) and Charles Gounod (French composer)
publisher:
Lam Larghetto Music (from 1993 to present)
arrangement of:
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
Charles Gounod2:08
100Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644: In Dir Ist Freude, BWV 615
producer:
Fred Hamel and Erich Thienhaus
organ:
Helmut Walcha (German organist)
pipe organ:
Helmut Walcha (German organist) (in 1952-09)
balance engineer:
Erich Thienhaus
recorded at:
St.-Peter-und-Paul-Kirche in Cappel (Cappel, Lower Saxony), Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1952-09)
recording of:
In dir ist Freude, BWV 615 (in 1952-09)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (from 1713 until 1715)
part of:
Das Orgel-Büchlein (number: 17) and Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: BWV 615)
Johann Sebastian Bach2:53
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