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  • Casals Festivals at Prades, Vol. 2 (1953-1962)
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    Casals Festivals at Prades, Vol. 2 (1953-1962)

    Music and Arts Programs of America Jan 2006
    12 discs
    CD
    $128.99
  • Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg, Act 3 / Böhm, Et Al
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    Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg, Act 3 / Böhm, Et Al

    Profil Feb 2006
    1 disc
    CD
    $24.99
    • The Christmas Revels
    Revels Records

    The Christmas Revels

    CD · 1 disc

    $13.99
    Composer
    TRADITIONAL
    Artist
    The Christmas Revels
    Released
    Oct 01, 1978
    Track Listing
    1. Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
    2. Room's Opening Lines
    3. Wassail Carol
    4. Father Christmas Verse
    5. Boar's Head Carol, The
    6. Constant Billy
    7. Here We Come a-Wassailing
    8. Villagers All!
    9. There Was a Pig
    10. Monk's March, The
    11. Dargason
    12. Fra Giovanni
    13. Holly and the Ivy, The
    14. Fool's Verse
    15. Lord of the Dance
    16. Brass Fanfare
    17. Masters in This Hall
    18. Shakespeare Lines
    19. Nova! Nova!
    20. Nativity
    21. Alle Psallite Cum Luya
    22. Moon Shines Bright, The
    23. St. George's Verse
    24. Sword Dance Tunes
    25. Shortest Day, The
    26. Wren Song, The
    27. Apple Tree Wassail
    28. 12 Days of Christmas, The
    29. Fool's Farewell, The
    30. Sussex Mummers' Carol

    There are Christians who refuse to celebrate the season because of its pagan origins, grounded in Solstice revels. These origins were made abundantly clear when John Langstaff first staged the Christmas Revels in New York City's Town Hall in 1957. The Revels, then, were a celebration of the rebirth of the New Year, but Langstaff added a twist. He would also enfold Christ -- the "Lord of the Dance" -- into his pageant, arguing that His death and rebirth fit perfectly into ancient pagan ritual. This 1978 version of The Christmas Revels offers but one version of the ever-evolving procession, featuring Langstaff as lead baritone on favorites like "The Boar's Head Carol" and "Lord of the Dance." A large cast, performing choral vocals, spoken parts, and instrumentals, brings an energetic dignity to a mixture of traditional songs, dances, ritual, and poetry. While the spoken portions of the Revels probably work better in a live theater experience, its important to remember that the program is meant as a community celebration. While some people will find this music a bit eccentric, the sort of thing one might hear on public radio on Christmas Eve; The Christmas Revels breaks away from yet another version of "Silent Night" and offers a refreshing way to celebrate the season. Pagans of all stripes will also be glad to have a holiday album to call their own. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
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  • The Christmas Revels
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    The Christmas Revels

    Revels Records Oct 1978
    1 disc
    CD
    $13.99
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