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Christmas with the Washington Chorus
Sono Luminus

Christmas with the Washington Chorus

$18.99

Details

Composer
VARIOUS
Artist
Wachner, Davidson, National Capital Brass & Percussion
Format
CD
Label
Sono Luminus
Released
Sep 28, 2010
Catalog #
DSL-92117
UPC
053479211729

About

This is the third Christmas album from the Grammy Award-winning Washington Chorus, a large mixed choir founded in 1961, but the first with conductor Julian Wachner. This is an ideal holiday album for listeners looking for traditional carols sung enthusiastically by a large group. The chorus is joined by the Whitman Choir, a high school group, and an ensemble of brass, percussion, organ, and harp. The instruments provide a full, almost orchestral sound, and provide a colorful and lively accompaniment. The chorus sings with a rich, full tone and infectious energy. The carols, with just a few exceptions, are Christmas standards that will be familiar to most listeners. A variety of illustrious choral conductors, including David Willcocks, Norman Luboff, and Wachner himself have created inventive and lively arrangements that never stray too far from the originals. The recording was made at a live performance in 2009, and that is evident in the sound quality. The brass is very present, but the chorus, in spite of its fullness and volume, seems somewhat distant. In the program notes, Wachner comments that the decision to retain the ambience of the actual performance, which includes audience participation in several of the carols, was intentional. The CD should appeal to fans of traditional Christmas music looking for a big choral sound, but who aren't picky about having immaculate, perfectly balanced sound.

-- Stephen Eddin, All Music Guide

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"this recording presents a rich tapestry of music for the holiday season. Dorian Recordingshas done a remarkable job not only recording the live performance, but also in capturing the joyous spirit that embodied the singers and the audience."

-- Examiner.com

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. 1 Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. J. Wachner) 04:38
    Track
    1
    Title
    Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. J. Wachner)
    Duration
    04:38
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  2. 2 O Come All Ye Faithful (arr. Webster and D. Willcocks) 03:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    O Come All Ye Faithful (arr. Webster and D. Willcocks)
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    John Francis Wade
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  3. 3 Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella) (arr. J. Wachner) 03:25
    Track
    3
    Title
    Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella) (arr. J. Wachner)
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  4. 4 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. A. Trudel) 02:56
    Track
    4
    Title
    God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. A. Trudel)
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  5. 5 Still, still, still (arr. N. Luboff) 03:18
    Track
    5
    Title
    Still, still, still (arr. N. Luboff)
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  6. 6 Joy to the World (arr. J. Wachner) 02:58
    Track
    6
    Title
    Joy to the World (arr. J. Wachner)
    Duration
    02:58
    Composer
    Lowell Mason
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  7. 7 Flourishes 03:12
    Track
    7
    Title
    Flourishes
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Carlyle Sharpe
    Ensemble
    National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
  8. 8 The First Nowell (arr. J. Wachner) 04:43
    Track
    8
    Title
    The First Nowell (arr. J. Wachner)
    Duration
    04:43
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  9. 9 Sing We to This Merry Company 01:50
    Track
    9
    Title
    Sing We to This Merry Company
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    John Rutter
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  10. 10 O come, O come, Emmanuel (arr. J. Wachner) 03:47
    Track
    10
    Title
    O come, O come, Emmanuel (arr. J. Wachner)
    Duration
    03:47
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  11. 11 Gloria in excelsis Deo 02:03
    Track
    11
    Title
    Gloria in excelsis Deo
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Julian Wachner
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  12. 12 Good King Wenceslas (arr. D. Willcocks and A. Trudel) 02:41
    Track
    12
    Title
    Good King Wenceslas (arr. D. Willcocks and A. Trudel)
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  13. 13 Nino Lindo (arr. J. Wachner) 03:26
    Track
    13
    Title
    Nino Lindo (arr. J. Wachner)
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  14. 14 The Dream Isaiah Saw 05:52
    Track
    14
    Title
    The Dream Isaiah Saw
    Duration
    05:52
    Composer
    Glenn L. Rudolph
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner
  15. 15 Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Hallelujah! (arr. J.R. Lewis) 03:59
    Track
    15
    Title
    Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Hallelujah! (arr. J.R. Lewis)
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    George Frideric Handel
    Ensemble
    Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Julian Wachner