Joy to the World [Box Set] [Box set]

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych (Composer), Leopold Mozart (Composer), Engelbert [Classical] Humperdinck (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Lyn Larsen (Composer), Johann II [Junior] Strauss (Composer), Victor Herbert (Composer), Richard Purvis (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Jules Massenet (Composer), George Frederick Handel (Composer), Christmas Traditional (Composer), John Francis Wade (Composer), Anonymous (Composer), English Traditional (Composer), Franz Xaver Gruber (Composer), Katherine K. Davis (Composer), Adolphe Adam (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych, Leopold Mozart, Engelbert [Classical] Humperdinck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, et al.
• Audio CD (June 7, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 5
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Compendia
• ASIN: B000003QWB
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,950 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #8 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Variations > Variations
  • #63 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Classical Instrumental

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a: Miniature Overture

2. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a: March

3. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy

4. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a: Russian Dance: Trepak

5. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a: Arabian Dance

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Disc: 2

1. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 1. Overture

2. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 1. Comfort ye

3. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 1. Every Valley

4. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 1. And the Glory of the Lord

5. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 1. Thus Saith the Lord of Hosts

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Disc: 3

1. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 2. For unto us a Child is born

2. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 2. And suddenly there was with the Angel a Multitude

3. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 2. Glory to God

4. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 2. Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion

5. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pt. 2. His Yoke is Easy

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Disc: 4

1. Joy to the World (theme by Handel)

2. In dulci jubilo (Piæ Cantiones)

3. Away in a manger (Tune: Cradle Song) (New English Hymnal 22)

4. Sans Day Carol

5. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fidelis)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars FOR WHISTLING OR SINGING ALONG, December 27, 2003

By 

ernest a. dupont (Pembroke, ON Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joy to the World (Audio CD)

The gifted Richard Hayman (Boston Pops arranger for more than 30 years) offers an interesting collection of holiday favourites. The back cover says "Orchestra and Chorus" - beware, there is no chorus. The sub-title "Philharmomic Symphony Orchestra" is rather pedantic. Why not simply "Richard Hayman and His Orchestra"? The opening and closing numbers are sing-along medleys... the liner notes offer the words. Two Leroy Anderson numbers receive a fair treatment: SLEIGH RIDE and SONG OF THE BELLS, the latter being played rrather slowly. There is a beautiful rendition of MUSIC BOX DANCER, the only version I know that uses the music box. The counter-melody is too loud and takes away the charm of the main theme. A few compositions by the conductor himself. A great collection for tree-trimming, whistling or singing along.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Season, November 18, 2005

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eliteelect - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joy to the World [Box Set] (Audio CD)

I purchased this years ago and the enjoyment has grown every Christmas. Handel's Messiah is beautiful, The Nutcracker is a classic and the arrangement of hymns conveys the true wonders of the season. While there is a place for pop carols, these classics should be in every Christian's music library. I loved this so much, I actually purchased a complete replacement set when I lost one of the discs. Certainly an excellent value that any music lover would treasure.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not as advertised, January 18, 2011

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Larry VanDeSande - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joy to the World [Box Set] (Audio CD)

I've purchased this thrice from Amazon vendors and had the wrong item sent the first two times; the third time I received the right one. Unfortunately, the contents of this four CD collection are not what is advertised by Amazon in the sampes. For example, there are no sung Christmas or holiday carols, far from what is demonstrated in the sound bytes. Alas, how I wish I could acquire the sung hymns! The first couple times I tried buying this I received various products called "Joy To The World," usually in single disk editions. I cannot imagine how many recordings there are of "Joy to the World" but they are likely all for sale here. If you are enthused by the sound bytes here, my advice is to not purchase this item.