40 Most Beautiful Carols

Various Artists

• Released on 13/12/2008 by Warner Classics International
• Main artist: Edward Higginbottom
• Genre: Classical

1 Once in Royal David's City (Arr. Willcocks)

Edward Higginbottom 00:03:03

Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - David Willcocks, Arranger - Henry John Gauntlett, Composer - Choir of New College Oxford, Choir, FeaturedArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

2 Silent Night [Stille Nacht]

Chanticleer 00:03:19

Franz Xaver Gruber, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1995 Teldec Classics International GMBH

3 The First Nowell

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble 00:02:37

Traditional, Composer - London Brass, Ensemble, MainArtist - Roger Harvey, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1990 Teldec Classics International GmbH

4 3 Hymns for the English Hymnal: No. 1, In the Bleak Mid-Winter (Arr. Jennings & Woodgate)

Chanticleer 00:05:09

Gustav Holst, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Joseph Jennings, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 1995 Warner Music UK Limited

5 Adeste Fideles (Arr. Willcocks)

Edward Higginbottom 00:02:51

John Francis Wade, Composer - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir - David Willcocks, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Erato Disques release, ℗ 1997 Warner Music UK Limited

6 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night

Edward Higginbottom 00:03:39

Christopher Tye, Composer - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, Arranger, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

7 I Wonder as I Wander

Sumi Jo 00:01:46

Traditional, Composer - Sumi Jo, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Andrew Carter, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2000 Erato Disques, Paris, France

8 This is the Truth Sent from Above

Dawn Upshaw 00:04:36

Traditional, Composer - Ralph Vaughan Williams, Arranger - Dawn Upshaw, Soprano Vocals - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001 Teldec Classics International

9 Coventry Carol

Chanticleer 00:03:51

Traditional, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Jonathan Rathbone, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001Teldec Classics International GmbH

10 The Little Drummer Boy

Hugh Wolff 00:02:51

Thomas Hampson, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - HARRY SIMEONE, Composer - HENRY ONORATI, Composer - Hugh Wolff, Conductor - Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Thomas Pasatieri, Arranger - Katherine Kennicott Davis, Composer

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 1991 Warner Music UK Limited

11 Ave Maria (Arr. Pasatieri)

Thomas Hampson 00:02:46

Charles Gounod, Composer - Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Thomas Hampson, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Hugh Wolff, Conductor - Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Thomas Pasatieri, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 1991 Warner Music UK Limited

12 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble 00:02:38

London Brass, Ensemble, MainArtist - Roger Harvey, Arranger - Richard Storrs Willis, Composer

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1990 Teldec Classics International GMBH

13 A Lullaby & Away in a Manger

Dawn Upshaw 00:03:27

Traditional, Composer - William J. Kirkpatrick, Arranger - Dawn Upshaw, Soprano Vocals - Thomas Bold, Arranger - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001Teldec Classics International GmbH

14 In Dulci Jubilo

Edward Higginbottom 00:03:38

Traditional, Composer - Michael Praetorius, Arranger - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir - Nicholas Fuggle, Boy Soprano - Philip Cave, Tenor Vocals - Roderick Morris, Boy Soprano - Robert Lucas Pearsall, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

15 Noël nouvelet

Chanticleer 00:02:53

Traditional, Composer - Ian Humphries, Arranger - Matthew Oltman, Arranger, Tenor Vocals - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Joseph Jennings, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001Teldec Classics International GmbH

16 Huron Carol

Chanticleer 00:04:03

Traditional, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Joseph Jennings, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001Teldec Classics International GmbH

17 Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. Pasatieri)

Thomas Hampson 00:01:46

Traditional, Composer - Thomas Hampson, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Hugh Wolff, Conductor - Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra - Thomas Pasatieri, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 1991 Warner Music UK Limited

18 Festive Cheer Medley (Arr. Harvey)

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble 00:06:35

Leroy Anderson, Composer - Hugh Martin, Composer - Ralph Blane, Composer - James Pierpont, Composer - London Brass, Ensemble, MainArtist - Roger Harvey, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 1990 Warner Music UK Limited

19 Here Is the Little Door

Chanticleer 00:04:05

Herbert Howells, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 1995 Warner Music UK Limited

20 Hodie Christus natus est

Chanticleer 00:02:10

Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Jacob Handl, Composer

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1995 Teldec Classics International GMBH

21 The Angel Gabriel

Edward Higginbottom 00:02:49

Traditional, Composer - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir - Edgard Pettman, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

22 A Christmas Carol (Arr. Echols)

Chanticleer 00:02:26

Charles Ives, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Paul Echols, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 1995 Warner Music UK Limited

23 Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen

Chanticleer 00:02:14

Michael Praetorius, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1995 Teldec Classics International GmbH

24 Glory to the Newborn King

Chanticleer 00:12:27

Traditional, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Joseph Jennings, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1995 Teldec Classics International GMBH

25 Shepherd's Pipe Carol

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble 00:02:48

John Rutter, Composer - London Brass, Ensemble, MainArtist - Roger Harvey, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1990 Teldec Classics, a Warner Music UK Division

26 Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Chanticleer 00:03:09

Adger M. Pace, Composer - R. Fisher Boyce, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001 TELDEC CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL GMBH

27 Spanish Carol

Dawn Upshaw 00:01:49

Traditional, Composer - Dawn Upshaw, Soprano Vocals - Andrew Carter, Arranger - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001 TELDEC CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL GMBH

28 O Jesulein Süss

Edward Higginbottom 00:04:11

Johann Sebastian Bach, Arranger - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir - Georg Christian Schemelli, Composer

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato/Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd.A Warner Music Group Company.

29 Maria Wanders Through the Thorn & What Child is This?

Chanticleer 00:07:23

Traditional, Composer - Kevin Baum, Tenor Vocals - Jay White, Contralto Vocals - Matthew Alber, Soprano Vocals - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Joseph Jennings, Arranger, Director - Michael Lichtenauer, Tenor Vocals

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001 TELDEC CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL GMBH

30 Sing Lullaby

Edward Higginbottom 00:03:19

Herbert Howells, Composer - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

31 There is No Rose

Edward Higginbottom 00:02:41

John Joubert, Composer - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

32 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (After Mendelssohn's Gutenberg Cantata, WoO 9, MWV D4) [Arr. Willcocks]

Edward Higginbottom 00:03:07

Felix Mendelssohn, Composer - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir, FeaturedArtist - David Willcocks, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Erato Disques release, ℗ 1997 Warner Music UK Limited

33 Rocking Carol

Edward Higginbottom 00:02:33

Traditional, Composer - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, Arranger, MainArtist - New College Choir, Oxford, Choir

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

34 I Wonder as I Wander (Arr. Rutter)

Edward Higginbottom 00:02:17

Traditional, Composer - John Rutter, Arranger - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - Choir of New College Oxford, Choir, FeaturedArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

35 A Christmas Round

Chanticleer 00:01:26

John Tavener, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2001 Warner Music UK Limited

36 Today the Virgin

Chanticleer 00:02:31

John Tavener, Composer - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2001 Warner Music UK Limited

37 Coventry Carol

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble 00:03:53

Traditional, Composer - London Brass, Ensemble, MainArtist - Roger Harvey, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1990 Teldec Classics International GMBH

38 The Three Kings

Chanticleer 00:03:11

Joseph Running, Arranger - Chanticleer, Vocal Ensemble, MainArtist - Healey Willan, Composer

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 2001 TELDEC CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL GMBH

39 Joy to the World (Arr. Crowley)

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble 00:02:06

Lowell Mason, Composer - London Brass, Ensemble, MainArtist - Andrew Crowley, Arranger

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 1990 Warner Music UK Limited

40 Stille Nacht

Edward Higginbottom 00:04:10

Franz Xaver Gruber, Composer - Edward Higginbottom, Conductor, MainArtist - Choir of New College Oxford, Choir, FeaturedArtist

© 2011 Warner Music UK Ltd. ℗ 1997 Erato Disques S.A.

About the album

• 1 disc(s) - 40 track(s)
• Total length: 02:18:13

• Main artist: Edward Higginbottom
• Composer: Various Composers
• Label: Warner Classics International
• Genre: Classical
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