Christmas with the Washington Chorus

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Label
Sono Luminus
Release Date
September 28, 2010
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      VARIOUS
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      The Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir
    • PERFORMER
      Wachner, Davidson, National Capital Brass & Percussion
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 28, 2010
    • UPC
      053479211729
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      DSL-92117
    • LABEL
      Sono Luminus
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Choral - Sacred
    Works ⌄

    1. Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. J. Wachner)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    2. O Come All Ye Faithful (arr. Webster and D. Willcocks)

      Composer: John Francis Wade

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    3. Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella) (arr. J. Wachner)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    4. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. A. Trudel)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    5. Still, still, still (arr. N. Luboff)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    6. Joy to the World (arr. J. Wachner)

      Composer: Lowell Mason

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    7. Flourishes

      Composer: Carlyle Sharpe

      Ensemble: National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

    8. The First Nowell (arr. J. Wachner)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    9. Sing We to This Merry Company

      Composer: John Rutter

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    10. O come, O come, Emmanuel (arr. J. Wachner)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    11. Gloria in excelsis Deo

      Composer: Julian Wachner

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    12. Good King Wenceslas (arr. D. Willcocks and A. Trudel)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    13. Nino Lindo (arr. J. Wachner)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    14. The Dream Isaiah Saw

      Composer: Glenn L. Rudolph

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner

    15. Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Hallelujah! (arr. J.R. Lewis)

      Composer: George Frideric Handel

      Ensemble: Washington Chorus, Whitman Choir, National Capital Brass and Percussion Ensemble

      Conductor: Julian Wachner


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