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First off, forget Mr. Batdorf's blurb under "They Say..." This is most definitely not "easy-listening"; all of the arrangements are very high quality, and many are worthy of Handel himself. Syrupy?!? Mainstream?!? Not a chance. I would particularly highlight O Come, O Come Emmanuel, My Dancing Day, The Holly and the Ivy, Touro-louro-louro!, and Susanni as stand-out tracks. Enjoy!
Great singing, great arrangements by Alice Parker. Wonderful music for the Christmas season. EMUSIC! WAKE UP! Some of these tracks are a minute long! We need the '12 tracks download the album' deal on this one!!!
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I can't remember the year I purchased this album but I am so grateful I did. The breathtaking sound of the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers performing classic Christmas songs is enough to transport you to a serene winter meadow in your mind. Truly Christmas is not complete without their heavenly voices singing praises for an absolutely blessed holiday. If you're looking for beautiful and inspiring Christmas music and you have to pick one album to get it from, look no further, you've found it.
