01. Voces8 "Joy to the World (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)" 02. Voces8 "Away in a Manger (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)"
03. Voces8 "The Sleeping Child" 04. Voces8 "O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)" 05. Voces8 "I. Magnificat anima mea (Version for Full Orchestra)" 06. Voces8 "II. Shall I Rejoice (Version for Full Orchestra)" 07. Voces8 "III. Et misericordia (Version for Full Orchestra)" 08. Voces8 "IV. Deposuit (Version for Full Orchestra)" 09. Voces8 "V. Gloria Patri (Version for Full Orchestra)" 10. Voces8 "O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)" 11. Voces8 "Silent Night (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)" In dulci jubilo Gesangbuch von Joseph Klug, 14. Jhdt. 12. Traditional "Arr. Robert Lucas de Pearsall 1795-1856" 13. Voces8 "Gabriel's Message (Arr. Clements)" 14. Smith, Barnaby "A Christmas Cracker" 15. Anderson, Leroy "Sleigh Ride"
Description:
Experience the magic of the festive season with "A Choral Christmas", a CD that captures the luminous sound world of VOCES8, one of the world's leading vocal ensembles. This Decca release offers an atmospheric selection of traditional carols, contemporary choral pieces and carefully arranged Christmas songs, performed with the ensemble's trademark clarity, warmth and balance. From intimate a cappella moments to richly layered textures, the recording invites you into a contemplative yet joyful Christmas soundscape, ideal both for focused listening and as a sophisticated backdrop to your festive celebrations. The carefully curated programme highlights the emotional range of Christmas music - from quiet, meditative hymns to radiant, uplifting carols that celebrate light and hope in the darkest time of the year.
The CD format ensures an excellent listening experience, presenting the full dynamic and tonal richness of the ensemble. Decca, one of the most renowned classical labels in the world, stands for high production standards, audiophile sound and artistically coherent concepts. With a long tradition of working with leading classical and vocal artists, Decca brings its extensive expertise in choral recording to this release, offering a spacious, detailed and natural sound image that lets every voice shine without losing the overall blend.
VOCES8 is an acclaimed British vocal ensemble known for its precision, expressive musicality and stylistic versatility, ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary repertoire and jazz-tinged arrangements. The group has built an international reputation through award-winning recordings, extensive touring and collaborations with major composers and institutions. Their albums regularly appear in classical charts and streaming playlists, and they are celebrated for their ability to connect with audiences in both concert halls and sacred spaces. "A Choral Christmas" continues this success story by combining artistic excellence with an accessible, emotionally engaging Christmas programme that will appeal to choral aficionados and casual seasonal listeners alike.
Secular Music
3.421
- Classic Musical 26- Drama Music 12- Madrigal 38- Opera 2.866- Operetta 127- Other Secular Music 149- Secular Cantata 67- Secular Middle Ages 22- Vocal w.Ensemble 105Symphonic Music 14.540
