Catholic Christmas Classics

Richard Proulx (conductor) The Cathedral Singers (Artist), John Tanis (Performer), Larry Long (Performer), Adolphe Adam (Composer), Pietro Adolfo Bossi (Composer), Franz Xaver Gruber (Composer), George Frederick Handel (Composer), Felix Mendelssohn (Composer), James R. Murray (Composer), Michael Praetorius (Composer), Johann Friedrich Reichardt (Composer), Johann Schultz (Composer), Christmas Traditional (Composer), John Francis Wade (Composer), Pietro Yon (Composer), Richard Proulx (Conductor), Metropolis Chamber Players (Performer), Lorelei McDermott (Performer), Cary Lovett (Performer), William Combs (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: John Tanis, Larry Long, Metropolis Chamber Players, Lorelei McDermott, Cary Lovett, et al.
• Conductor: Richard Proulx
• Composer: Adolphe Adam, Pietro Adolfo Bossi, Franz Xaver Gruber, George Frederick Handel, Felix Mendelssohn, et al.
• Audio CD (April 13, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: GIA
• ASIN: B0002WZSZS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,268 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The outstanding Cathedral Singers present their new album that is filled with the most beloved Christmas hymns. With gorgeous arrangements and exquisite performances, this is truly a unique, deeply inspiring recording. 21 hymns include O Holy Night, Bring a Torch, What Child is This?, Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming, For Unto Us, and 16 more 1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (3:03) 2. Away in a Manger (2:55) 3. Go, Tell it on the Mountain (William Combs, tenor Larry Long amp John Tanis, bass 2:08) 4. Night of Silence / Silent Night (4:17) 5. Angels We Have Heard on High (3:18) 6. Gesu Bambino (Paul Evensen, baritone, 4:59) 7. Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming (2:56) 8. O Dear Little Children (2:02) 9. For unto Us a Child is Born (4:58) 10. Gabriel s Message (2:21) 11. O Holy Night (5:59) 12. Fum, Fum, Fum (1:40) 13. Puer natus in Bethlehem (3:11) 14. Sleep, Holy Babe (2:42) 15. Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (2:44) 16. A la Ru (4:04) 17. Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (3:05) 18. Infant Holy (1:53) 19. O Come, All Ye Faithful (4:19) 20. Resonet in laudibus and The Virgin s Slumber Song (Lorelei McDermott, soprano Cary Lovett, tenor, 3:36) 21. What Child is This? (2:26) 22. The First Nowell (3:55) Publisher: Ignatius Press Format: CD ISBN: 785147059028

Customer Reviews

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Short of Perfect, September 16, 2005

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Laus tibi, Christe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catholic Christmas Classics (Audio CD)

The CD is titled Catholic Christms Classics with soul inspiring pieces such as "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming", "Puer natus in Bethlehem", "Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella", "Gabriel's Message", "The Virgin's Slumber Song", and the most moving rendition of "Night of Silence/Silent Night" that I have ever heard.

However, the addition of "Go Tell it on the Mountain" was far from appropriate for a CD entitled "Catholic Christmas Classics". First of all the tune is not a Classic. Second, it is not Catholic. The hand clappin' little ditty is so far out of place among these great works that you will find yourself skipping it over and over again. The awe and wonder of the Savior's Birth is captured in the other pieces and creates an Almost Perfect Catholic Christmas CD.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Traditional Catholic Christmas Music, March 15, 2010

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John Galt (USA) - See all my reviews

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If you are a traditional Catholic you will love this CD. Beautiful Christmas music that reminds you of the true meaning of Christmas. I enjoy it so much I've bought several copies for my friends and family.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Catholic Music Nostalgia, December 21, 2007

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Alii's Musings (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

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Was pleased with the quality, selection and choral music. It brought back positive memories of my early years of participation in the parish choir. If you enjoy traditional Catholic music and hymns, this CD is noteworthy. C. Wong of Hawaii