A Christmas Concert with Robert Shaw (CD)

The art of the Christmas carol extends back to the Middle Ages, producing a richly varied tradition that continues to the present day. This program highlights the evolution of Christmas music: from early monastic carols such as the original plainchant of "O come, O come, Emmanuel" through the beautiful 16th-century melodies "Lo, how a rose e'er blooming" and the Coventry Carol to the mighty splendors of later eras as exemplified by Bach, Vivaldi and Berlioz, with Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" from Messiah reigning supreme.

This classic recording featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Robert Shaw was originally issued on the 2-LP set Nativity in 1976. The Elite Recordings for Vox by legendary producers Marc Aubort and Joanna Nickrenz are considered by audiophiles to be amongst the finest sounding examples of orchestral recordings.

Traditional O come, o come, Emmanuel (Arr. Alice Parker)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Traditional So Blest a Sight (Arr. Alice Parker)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Traditional Dormi Jesu! (Arr. Alice Parker)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Traditional Es ist ein Ros' (Arr. Michael Praetorius)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Traditional Coventry Carol (Arr. Robert Shaw)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht"
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Jesus richte mein Beginnen"
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Bach Mass in B Minor, BWV 232, "Dona Nobis Pacem"
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Berlioz L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25, "L'Adieu des bergers"
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Wade O come, all ye faithful (Arr. Alice Parker)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Vivaldi Gloria in D Major, RV. 589, "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Hirtenmusik"
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw conductor

Bizet L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2, "Farandole" (Arr. Ernest Guiraud)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw conductor

Brahms "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen," Op. 122, No. 8 (Arr. Erich Leinsdorf)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw conductor

Menotti Amahl and the Night Visitors, Introduction, March & Shepherds' Dance
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw conductor

Repighi Trittico Botticelliano, "L'adorazione del Magi"
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw conductor

Vivaldi The Four Seasons, RV. 297 (Winter)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw conductor

Handel Messiah, "Hallelujah Chorus"
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shaw conductor

Discs: 1
Record Label: Vox
Release Date: October 27, 2023