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Silent Night: The Greatest Hits of Christmas

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After listening to many recordings by this choir - and many of their Christmas recordings - I have come to the conclusion that their tendency to add elements such as a brass and percussion ensemble interferes with their presentation of music. (In this recording, they are joined by the Columbia Brass and Percussion Ensemble.) The programm here brings out the greatest hits of Christmas - and it is odd perhaps to hear them perform a number such as WINTER WONDERLAND. The singing is uniformly fair to good, becoming exceptional in HALLELUJAH CHORUS and FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN. One thinks back to the great Christmas recordings they have done - two LPs come to mind - THE HOLLY AND THE IVY and THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR SINGS CHRISTMAS CAROLS. And their excellent LP under Leonard Bernstein. That is the sound that suits them best. The straightforward, unadorned sound that made them famous.

This is classic Mormon Tabernacle Christmas music. This is a must in everyone's Christmas collection. We have enjoyed them for decades on LP. We were not disappointed in this CD. Their voices are full and vibrant as ever. Their enunciation and diction is so clear you understand each word. Their selection consists of the classic carols, and modern Christmas songs. A choice between the CD,"Sleigh Ride" with the subtitle of the Mormon Tabernacle and this CD favors this one; as the other only has one selection actually song by the choir.

I had this recording on vinyl in the 80's but broke it off by accident, and I've missed it every Christmas since. I recently purchased it on CD format, I love Xmas music and for me, this certainly is the best Christmas album ever released. The mix between organ and choruses is fantastic. The renditions of the "Carol of the Bells",the "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night" are unforgettable. A must have.

CD awesome. Price very good. Shipped in timely fashion. Always pleased with what I puchase through Amazon. Never yet had a problem.

I was looking for specific Christmas music when I purchased this album and it did not disappoint me. You can't beat the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at Christmas time.

For me, the ideal Christmas involves no hassle--just put on some Tab music and sip egg nog while reading the scriptures. This album is ideal for that purpose. Like another reviewer, I prefer the pure Choir harmony without instrumental embellishment. Nevertheless, this album offers familiar tunes beautifully done.

This is Christmas music as I know it. It is the embodiment of the Christmas spirit. The Mormon Tabernacles choir is simply the best at this.

I believe the Mormon Tabernacle Choir does Christmas best. This CD is the best of their best.

Wow!!! A tour-de-force by America's preeminent choir! Those people that can "feel choral music in their soul", rather than just listen to music, cannot help but to be impressed with this CD. Of especial power are "Joy to the World", "Silent Night", and the "Hallelujah Chorus". Hearing these songs sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has to be as close to listening to Heaven's Choir of Angels that you will get here on earth.

What I like best about this album is that the arrangements are very true to the original carols. There if very little in the way of flourish, no long instrumental sections, and they sing all of the verses that you are used to singing in church.