A Cathedral Christmas

Denyce Graves (Artist), Cathedral Festival Orchestra (Orchestra), Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets (Performer), Cathedral Boy Choristers (Performer), Washington National Cathedral Choral Soc (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets, Cathedral Boy Choristers, Washington National Cathedral Choral Soc
• Orchestra: Cathedral Festival Orchestra
• Audio CD (September 16, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Carmen Productions
• ASIN: B00000DGNK
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,284 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rise Up, Shepherd

2. Chanticleer

3. Cantique de Noël for voice & orchestra "O Holy Night"

4. Good King Wenceslas (Piae Cantiones, 1582)

5. I Saw Three Ships

6. Sheep May Safely Graze

7. Ave Maria, for voice & piano (after Bach's Prelude No. 1 from the Well-

8. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (adapted by W. H. Cummings from Mendelssoh

9. Pajaro Campana Galopera

10. La Pascua

11. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

12. Gésu Bambino

13. The Little Drummer Boy (Carol of the Drum), carol

14. Sweet Little Jesus Boy, carol for voice & orchestra

15. Variations sur un Noel

16. Birthday Carol, for chorus

17. Christmas Once More

18. Angels We Have Heard on High / What Child Is This? / Carol of the Bells

Editorial Reviews

Denyce Graves has made quite a splash in the opera world with her performances of sultry mezzo roles such as Carmen and Dalila at the Metropolitan Opera and now she brings us these holiday renditions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeous and moving, December 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Cathedral Christmas (Audio CD)

Miss Graves has truly produced a compelling work of art in the usually pedestrian field of Christmas music. She does not limit herself to the old standards we are all tired of hearing, she includes nativity-based songs from Africa and South America accompanied by the instruments indigenous to these cultures. Miss Graves repetoire is not limited to Western Opera alone, she displays an ability to transcend any conceivable barrier in her path. Be prepared to be amazed.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angel, December 2, 2001

By 

MARCIA A. PETERMAN (NAPLES, FLORIDA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Cathedral Christmas (Audio CD)

When Denyce Graves sings "Ave Maria," it's like God sent an Angel down to sing it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Graves is Great, December 17, 2009

By 

Betty E. Hardy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Cathedral Christmas (Audio CD)

I had never heard of Ms. Graves prior to this point. After looking at the songlist and previewing some of the songs, I thought this would be a great addition to my holiday collection. I listen to contemporary Christian Music as well as the traditional holiday favorites.An opera singer in an cathedral,singing holiday favorites, how could I not go wrong. Great voice and she does traditional music as well as anyone. Not taking into account that my sister-in-law is an opera singer, she has a great voice and this album would be a great addition to your holiday collection, regardless of whether or not you like opera.