Sarah Willis/The Sarahbanda - "Cuban Christmas". Sarah Willis, horn-player of the Berliner Philharmoniker, teams up with the Sarahbanda for a a celebration of the vibrant Cuban Christmas rhythms. The album injects the colorful, contagious energy of Cuban music into a selection of timeless holiday classics - some featuring vocals from Carlos Calunga, of Buena Vista Social Club fame.

Sarah Willis/The Sarahbanda -"Cuban Christmas" [LP] Sarah Willis, horn-player of the Berliner Philharmoniker, teams up with the Sarahbanda for a a celebration of the vibrant Cuban Christmas rhythms. The album injects the colorful, contagious energy of Cuban music into a selection of timeless holiday classics - some featuring vocals from Carlos Calunga, of Buena Vista Social Club fame. Verve Label Group; Deutsche Grammophon; Holiday

Choir Of King's College, Cambridge - "Christmas Carols At King's" - The magical sound of Christmas Carols at King's featuring all of your favorite carols combining iconic recordings from the legendary Choir of King's College, Cambridge with stunning, newly recorded instrumental settings by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

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The exquisite 1965 recording featuring mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Baker, tenor Richard Lewis and baritones John Shirley-Quick and John Barrow, accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir David Wilcock's.

2018 five CD holiday release. This imaginatively-curated, generously-filled Christmas package is sure to find favor during this and future holiday seasons. Why? Because it packs in every conceivable carol, tune, choral work or song in timeless performances from the greatest artists in the world: singers of immense communicative gifts including Cecilia Bartoli, Bryn Terfel, Ren�e Fleming and Luciano Pavarotti to name but four. It truly offers something of every Christmas mind, spirit, and looks fantastic.

The Choir of King's College, Cambridge has always been synonymous with Christmas from the yearly television broadcast of their Lessons and Carols service to their numerous best-selling albums of Christmas songs and masses. EMI Classics is proud to present a 2-CD compilation of their greatest Christmas carol recordings - just in time for the holidays!

Over 35 years after his legendary first recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's famous Christmas Oratorio in 1987, Sir John Eliot Gardiner performed this piece live with his ensembles, English Baroque Soloists and Monteverdi Choir, at the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields in London on two evenings in December 2022. Available as a 2 CD/Blu-ray disc set

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German Gents is a phenomenon among vocal ensembles, the four singers perfectly translate all styles and genres - and already reach their fans with a following of over 500k on their social media?. Their album will contain a mix of traditional German and international Christmas songs, complemented by timeless classics in A-cappella style. The masterful performance of festive melodies reflects both the serene contemplation and the joyful spirit of the season. The recording is produced in perfect audio quality with a festive sound?.

Deluxe edition in lavish packaging and an extensive booklet lovingly furnished with full-color pictures, including complete vocal texts. This recording from 1974/1975, which was highly praised by the specialist press, unites outstanding soloists (Arleen Auger, Annelies Burmeister, Peter Schreier, Theo Adam, Michael Wittig) with the Dresdner Kreuzchor and the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra (first trumpeter is once again Ludwig Guttler). Under the direction of Martin Flamig, the ensemble reaches top form here. Radiant chorales, yet with great attention to detail, and powerful arias characterize the recording, which also leaves little to be desired in terms of recording technology. A well-balanced overall sound, clear weighting of vocal solos and orchestral accompaniment. The members of the orchestra deserve to be mentioned individually, as each instrument is excellently cast.

The debut Lava/Atlantic release from NYC-based Trans-Siberian Orchestra joins top talents from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - combining a 60-piece orchestra and full chorus with the edge of a rock band. The conceptual symphonic rock work is by hard rock producer/songwriter Paul O'Neill, and the recording reinvents O'Neill's previously recorded Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24), which was released last year as a highlight of the conceptual Dead Winter Dead album by Savatage.

This is the 2nd full-length release from Lava/Atlantic recording entity Trans-Siberian Orchestra. After 3 seasons of radio and sales success via the dramatic "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" track, TSO has started a whole new holiday music tradition. The 2nd installment of a planned trilogy, the new album tells it's story through an original blend of Symphonic and Rock music, courtesy of composer/guitarist/producer Paul O'Neill (Savatage).

2012 holiday release from the lovable rodents. Chipmunks Christmas includes the perennial holiday hit, first released in 1958, the Chipmunk Song by Ross Bagdasarian Sr, as well as Here Comes Santa Claus, Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Frosty the Snowman and other holiday favorites. The collection also features brand new art and two festive songs from Bagdasarian Productions which were not included on The Chipmunks timeless multi-Platinum-certified holiday album, Christmas with The Chipmunks: Here Comes Christmas and Ho Ho Ho by Janice Karman. Chipmunks Christmas continues Alvin and The Chipmunks long tradition of making spirits bright for the holidays.

Various Artists - "101 Christmas" The 101 Series offers all the world's best-known and most-loved classical repertoire featuring great classical artists. Each 101 release features 101 tracks, approximately 7 hours of music across 6 CDs, compiled for maximum listening pleasure.

Michael Buble has a special holiday gift for his naughty and nice fans this year. On October 24th, the multi Grammy Award winning Canadian will be releasing his new album called Christmas. Commented Buble, "Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year for me and my family so naturally it's been a dream of mine to make the ultimate Christmas record." CHRISTMAS, produced by David Foster, Bob Rock and Humberto Gatica, was recorded primarily at Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood and the Warehouse Studios in Vancouver. The album includes guest performances by Shania Twain on "White Christmas" and the Puppini Sisters on "Jingle Bells." Buble also put his unique take on such classics as "Silent Night," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." in addition, a Buble original "Cold December Night" will be included on CHRISTMAS.

Celtic Woman's inspiring blend of Irish music standards, classic melodies and original songs has captivated American audiences, they now release their holiday album, a CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. a CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION is the group's first Christmas record and puts their signature Celtic style on the most-loved holiday songs of our time.

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2014 release, the first-ever holiday album from the American soprano. This yuletide treat celebrates the beloved and iconic Christmas season in New York City. From the holiday windows lining 5th Avenue to the red and green-lit spire of the Empire State Building, the essence of the city at the most wonderful time of year is captured on CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK. Pop, Broadway and jazz greats Chris Botti, Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, Kelli O Hara, Gregory Porter and Rufus Wainwright join Renee as she lends her sublime voice to hits like 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' 'Silver Bells' and other gems, including 'Central Park Serenade' a brand new duet by songwriting legend Diane Warren. Renee Fleming's lush vocals, elegant persona, and intimate delivery of holiday classics make this album the perfect soundtrack for holiday parties, and a gift that will delight anyone who loves music.

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Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert von Karajan - "The Christmas Album - Volume 2" This sequel of the highly successful CHRISTMAS ALBUM VOL. 1. Features legendary classic interpretations of baroque music: for the first time one single CD combines all four Christmas concertos from Corelli, Locatelli, Manfredini and Torelli with Vivaldi's Winter, the Bach Air and Pachelbel's Canon. Nothing is more redolent of a Berlin-style Christmas than the timeless sound of Herbert von Karajan with the Berlin Philharmonic, making this the ideal gift to brighten the winter season.

Archive holiday release. Ramsey Lewis' More Sounds of Christmas is the 1964 Argo follow-up to his very popular 1961 release, Sound of Christmas. It features Ramsey's trio throughout, as well as a number of tracks with string arrangements. The standout track is the trio's deeply-swinging version of "Jingle Bells" - with the melody played on pizzicato cello! The track was a hit upon it's initial release and is a natural addition to Christmas playlists.