Musica Sacra: Christmas Spectacular

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This recording balances a number of different elements, all with a Christmas theme: choral showcases for Musica Sacra; an organ solo by the City Organist and Musica Sacra Organist, John Wells; the splendour of the brass both by itself and in combination with the choir and organ; and a blend of familiar and new pieces from New Zealand and around the world. There is some ‘serious’ classical music as well as lighter, more popular fare: we think that there is something for everybody in this programme, and we hope that you enjoy it.

Track listing Gloria, John Rutter: 1. Gloria in excelsis Deo 5:13 2. Domine Deus 6:52 3. Quoniam tu solus sanctus 5:42

1. What sweeter music 4:50
2. Noe! Noe! 3:38
3. Fanfare and O come, all ye faithful 4:10
4. Metamorphoses on a Noël 6:05
5. Mary’s lullaby 4:10
6. Feierlicher Einzug 7:20
7. Welcome, Yule! 1:16
8. O little town of Bethlehem 3:20
9. Ding, dong! Merrily on high 2:15
10. Christmas Medley 4:25
11. The holly and the ivy 3:50
12. Unto us is born a Son 2:02
13. Deck the hall 1:42
14. Fanfare and Hark! the herald-angels sing 3:56 Total Duration: 71:23

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