 | Christmas Night: Carols of the Nativity
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.94 Incredibly beautiful singing and choice of program. This should be a standard by which other Christmas CDs are judged
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 | Tavener: Lamentations & Praises by Chanticleer
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $5.57 The amazing tonality and cohesion of Chanticleer is everywhere evident. Listen especially to track 14 to hear the overtones. It transcends description.
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 | Choose Something Like a Star by Orchestra at Temple Square
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $6.81 Craig Jessop did an amazing job here. Hear what 360 voices can do when they are directed by a masterful conductor. (A great piece of music never hurt either)
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 | Lauridsen: Northwest Journey by Morten Lauridsen
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $6.99 Though not completely a choral cd, the entire disk is exceptional. Ubi Caritas is gorgeous.
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 | The American Vocalist
Buy used from: $17.90 Completely distinct from other cds in the list, these songs are mini gems individually and as a group. The singing is appropriate to the material.
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 | Wondrous Love: A World Folk Song Collection by Chanticleer
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.96 I'll confess my bias here. I find Chanticleer to be an amazing ensemble. One listen to this CD and you will know why. Listen to the amazing overtones in Nellie Bly, especially at the finale.
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 | Lauridsen: The Complete Choral Cycles
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $38.04 Does the music make the choir or does the choir make the music. You listen and decide. Of special Note: The Rose Songs and especially Dirait On
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 | The Lark in the Clear Air
Buy used from: $39.96 Beautiful arrangements of classic songs. Highlights (for me) are the Willow Tree and Afton water.
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 | Handel - Messiah / M. Marshall · Quirke · Robbin · Brett · Rolfe Johnson · Hale · The Monteverdi Choir · The English Baroque Soloists · Gardiner by George Frideric Handel
Buy used from: $41.55 I know its a Gimme, but at least a version of it has to be included. Of the 5 versions I have, I think I still prefer this one. Not that its the quintessence, but its pretty good.
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 | Mahler: Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $4.81 It has to go in here because its an amazing piece and deserves mention. This is a great version. Enjoy!
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