Keeping Christmas: Beloved Carols & The Christmas Story / Patterson, Gloriae Dei Cantores

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Label
Gloriae Dei Cantores
Release Date
December 1, 2010
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      RUTTER NEAR MATHIAS GRUBER
    • PERFORMER
      Gloriae Dei Cantores, Patterson
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      December 01, 2010
    • UPC
      709887005022
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      GDCD050
    • LABEL
      Gloriae Dei Cantores
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Instrumental
    Works ⌄

    1. The First Noel (arr. J. Rutter for choir and organ)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Performer: John Rutter

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    2. Welcome

      Composer: na Not Applicable

      Performer: David Haig

    3. Matthew 1:18-21

      Ensemble: Elements Theatre Company

    4. O Prince of Peace! O Sharon's Dewy Rose

      Composer: Gerald Near

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    5. A Tender Shoot

      Composer: Otto Goldschmidt

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    6. Matthew 1:22-25

      Ensemble: Elements Theatre Company

    7. Shall I Tell You Who Will Come to Bethlehem

      Composer: Harold Stover

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    8. A Child's Welcome

      Composer: David Campbell

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    9. Carol of the Star (arr. J. Nixon for choir and organ)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Performer: June Nixon

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    10. Matthew 2:1-6

      Ensemble: Elements Theatre Company

    11. Willow Carol

      Composer: Bruce Campbell

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    12. On Christmas Day in the Morn (arr. F. Gramann for handbell ensemble)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Extol Handbell Choir

      Conductor: Fred Gramann

    13. O Come All Ye Faithful (arr. D. Willcocks for choir and organ)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Performer: David Willcocks

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    14. Matthew 2:7-11

      Ensemble: Elements Theatre Company

    15. In the Bleak Midwinter (arr. R. Lau for choir, flute and organ)

      Composer: Harold Darke

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Performer: Robert Lau, Patrick Clark

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    16. The Holly and the Ivy (arr. R. Jacques for choir)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    17. Matthew 2:12-15

      Composer: na Not Applicable

      Ensemble: Elements Theatre Company

    18. Nativity Carol

      Composer: William Mathias

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    19. Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. J. Rutter for choir)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    20. Matthew 2:16-18

      Ensemble: Elements Theatre Company

    21. Kyrie

      Composer: George Malcolm

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    22. Gloria

      Composer: George Malcolm

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Performer: Kathy Schuman

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    23. Sanctus - Benedictus

      Composer: George Malcolm

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    24. Agnus Dei

      Composer: George Malcolm

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson

    25. Silent Night (Stille Nacht) (arr. F. Bock for organ)

      Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber

      Performer: Fredrik Bock

    26. Matthew 2:19-23

      Ensemble: Elements Theatre Company

    27. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (arr. D. Willcocks for choir)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Gloriæ Dei Cantores

      Conductor: Elizabeth C. Patterson


Each year at Christmas, Gloriæ Dei Cantores celebrates the "dawn of redeeming grace" with a traditional candlelit Service of Readings and Carols, retelling the stories of Christ's birth that stir us with memories and hopes for peace and love. Just for a time as you listen to these carols and stories, let your heart fill with gratitude for our many blessings, and with goodwill toward others. Gloriæ Dei Cantores offers this recording with a prayer that the joy of the season brings you renewed hope and a fresh sense of wonder!