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Christmas Carols And Motets - Alfred Deller, The Deller Consort / Alfred Deller, The Complete Vanguard Recordings - Volume Three / Musical Concepts 4x Audio CD
Summary:
Christmas Carols and Motets by Alfred Deller and The Deller Consort is a beautiful four-CD compilation of some of the most iconic Christmas carols and motets. This collection is part of Alfred Deller's Complete Vanguard Recordings Volume Three and is brought to life by The Deller Consort.
This collection records some of the most beautiful, haunting, and beloved Christmas carols and motets of all time, from classical hymns to medieval carols. The rich vocal harmonies and memorable melodies of these beloved songs are brought to life through the exquisite performances of Alfred Deller and The Deller Consort.
The repertoire includes a range of styles and eras, spanning from the Renaissance and medieval periods to the Baroque and Romantic eras. Each CD is carefully curated to provide a balanced selection of traditional hymns and lesser-known gems, making this a truly comprehensive and diverse album.
Whether you're looking for a gift for a music lover or simply want to enjoy some of the finest choral music ever recorded, Christmas Carols and Motets by Alfred Deller and The Deller Consort is a must-have. The compilation is produced by Musical Concepts and comes in a 4 x CD format with excellent sound quality. The genre of the music is classical, folk, world, and country, and the style is medieval, classical, vocal, renaissance, baroque, religious, folk, and romantic. Whether you're celebrating the holiday season or simply looking for a beautiful and moving listening experience, this collection is not to be missed.
| Label: | Musical Concepts – MC 192 |
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| Format: |
4 x CD, Compilation
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| Genre: | Classical, Folk, World, & Country |
| Style: | Medieval, Classical, Vocal, Renaissance, Baroque, Religious, Folk, Romantic |
Tracklist:
| The Holly And The Ivy | |||
| 1-1 |
Patapan |
| 1-2 | Hymn: We Three Kings Of Orient Are | ||
| 1-3 | I Saw Three Ship Come Sailing | ||
| 1-4 | The Coventry Carol | ||
| 1-5 | It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | ||
| 1-6 | Good King Wenceslas | ||
| 1-7 | Once In Royal David's City | ||
| 1-8 | Rocking (Hajej, Nynjej) | ||
| 1-9 | The First Nowell | ||
| 1-10 | Christmas Carol: God Rest On You Merry Gentlemen | ||
| 1-11 | Wither's Rocking Hymn | ||
| 1-12 | Silent Night | ||
| 1-13 | Wassaïl Song | ||
| 1-14 | Dormi Jesu! | ||
| 1-15 | Boar's Head Carol | ||
| 1-16 | Three O'Clock | ||
| 1-17 | Lullay My Liking | ||
| 1-18 | Adam Lay Ybouden | ||
| 1-19 | Christmas-play Carol: Herrick's Carol | ||
| 1-20 | Angelus Ad Virginem | ||
| 1-21 | Carol: The Holly And The Ivy | ||
| 1-22 | O Little One Sweet | ||
| 1-23 | Processional Song: Song Of The Nuns Of Chester | ||
| 1-24 | Winter-Rose | ||
| 1-25 | Carol: In Dulci Jubilo | ||
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Hark, Ye Shepherds |
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| 2-1 | Deck The Halls | ||
| 2-2 | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | ||
| 2-3 | Lute-book Lullaby | ||
| 2-4 | Ye Shepherds | ||
| 2-5 | Joy To The World | ||
| 2-6 | Down In Yon Forest | ||
| 2-7 | Carol Tune: People Look East | ||
| 2-8 | Blessed Be That Maid Mary | ||
| 2-9 | Sir Christmas | ||
| 2-10 | Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming | ||
| 2-11 | O Come All Ye Faithful | ||
| 2-12 | The Twelve Days Of Christmas | ||
| 2-13 | Here We Come A-Wassailing | ||
| 2-14 | All My Heart This Night Rejoices | ||
| 2-15 | Joseph Dearest (Song Of The Crib) | ||
| 2-16 | I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In | ||
| 2-17 | How Far Is It To Bethlehem? | ||
| 2-18 | The Birds | ||
| 2-19 | Elizabethan Popular Tune: The Old Year Now (Greensleeves) | ||
| 2-20 | A Merry Christmas | ||
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Carols And Motets For The Nativity |
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| 3-1 | Gymel (Instr.) | ||
| 3-2 | Nowell, Nowell: Tidings True | ||
| 3-3 | Sanctus (Instr.) | ||
| 3-4 | Blessed Be Thou, Heavenly Queen | ||
| 3-5 | Qui Natus Est | ||
| 3-6 | Burden And Carol (Instr.) | ||
| 3-7 | Nova! Nova! | ||
| 3-8 | Angelus Ad Virginem (Instr.) | ||
| 3-9 | Hail, Mary Full Of Grace | ||
| 3-10 | In Die Nativitas | ||
| 3-11 | There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue | ||
| 3-12 | Kyrie (Instr.) | ||
| 3-13 | Quid Petis O Fili | ||
| 3-14 | Carol: I Saw (Instr.) | ||
| 3-15 | Nowell, Nowell: Out Of Your Sleep | ||
| 3-16 | Fauxbourdon (Instr.) | ||
| 3-17 | Quam Pulchra Es | ||
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Carols And Motets Of Medieval Europe |
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| 4-1 | Motet (à 4): De Nativitate Domine | ||
| 4-2 | Lauda: Ave Maria | ||
| 4-3 | Monody: Decet Huius Cunctis Horis | ||
| 4-4 | In Nativitate Domine (à 4) | ||
| 4-5 | O Regina, Lux Divina (à 3) | ||
| 4-6 | Motet (à 4): Hodie Christus Natus Est | ||
| 4-7 | Motet (à 3): Nesciens Mater | ||
| 4-8 | Et In Terra Pax (Instr.) | ||
| 4-9 | Crist And Sainte Marie | ||
| 4-10 | Sancta Maria | ||
| 4-11 | Isorythmic Motet: O Maria Virgo (Instr.) | ||
| 4-12 | Gloria | ||
| 4-13 | Introït (à 4): Puer Natus | ||
| 4-14 | Foeno Iacere (Instr.) | ||
| 4-15 | Maria Zart | ||
| 4-16 | Motet (à 3): Beata Progenies | ||
| 4-17 | Alleluya Psallat |
- Baritone Vocals – Maurice Bevan
- Countertenor Vocals – Alfred Deller, Mark Deller (tracks: 3-1 to 4-17)
- Directed By [Musica Antiqua Wien] – Dr. René Clemencic (tracks: 3-1 to 4-17)
- Engineer, Remastered By, Compiled By [Cd-rom Material] – Gene Gaudette
- Ensemble – Deller Consort, The, Musica Antiqua Wien (tracks: 3-1 to 4-17)
- Liner Notes – Greg Barbero
- Lute – Desmond Dupré (tracks: 1-1 to 2-20)
- Painting – Philip The Good
- Producer – Todd Landor, Gregory Barbero
- Recorder – Stanley Taylor (tracks: 1-1 to 1-25)
- Soprano Vocals – April Cantelo (tracks: 1-1 to 1-25), Ellen Poulter (tracks: 2-1 to 2-20), Honor Sheppard (tracks: 3-1 to 4-17), Mary Thomas (tracks: 2-1 to 2-20)
- Tenor Vocals – Gerald English (tracks: 1-1 to 2-20), Robert Tear (tracks: 3-1 to 4-17), Wilfred Brown (tracks: 2-1 to 2-20)
