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1.Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols by: Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers October 18, 1994
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This is one of my favorite choral Christmas CDs. "Songs of Angels" pretty much sums it up, so I don't know what more I can add, but I'll try. First, let me say that I enjoy all types of Christmas music, with the exception of stuff like "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer," and songs of that ilk. I like secular and sacred, instrumental and vocal, soloists and choirs. This collection, however, is--how can I put it?--transcendent! Besides the practically flawless blend of voices, the selection and variety of songs is amazing. There are many Christmas moods: joyous, reflective, humorous, poignant, mysterious, awestruck, loving. Every song seems to shimmer with a heart-filling brilliance that almost makes you catch your breath, it's so beautiful. If you love to listen to great ... Read More

2.A Festival Of Carols / Robert Shaw Chorale by: Robert Shaw Chorale October 25, 1990
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This album really has the best arrangement of orchestra and chorale performed Christmas music! A pleasure to listen to!

3.Mary Poppins (2005 Original London Cast) from: Walt Disney Records September 13, 2005
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Its wonderful to listen to all the songs again after you saw the show. Even if you didnt see the show it's a great album. Especially Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, anything can happen, a spoon ful of sugar are lovely songs. When you listento them yo can just see the show again in your head

4.A Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on High from: Telarc September 23, 1997
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You simply cannot go wrong with this wonderful collection from a disciplined and masterfully-led chorus. If you want to hear Christmas choral standards in all their glory, no disappointment here - beautiful men's chorus version (original) of Beibl's Ave Maria, and the treble voices also get play in the Ceremony of Carols.

5.25 Vivaldi Favorites from: Vox (Classical) December 13, 1999
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This the worst CD I've ever had...terrible doesn't begin to describe it. There was nothing even remotely enjoyable..soothing to the ear would NOT be a description that I would give it.

6.The Many Moods of Christmas by: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Robert Shaw, Robert Russell Bennett October 25, 1990
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This classic Christmas recording contains well beloved carols in superb arrangements and flawless choral and orchestral performance under the great Robert Shaw. The sonics on this recording are far superior to the version by the US Air Force. Shaw has whip crack tempos and full throated singers. The other recording sounds as if the choir was recorded in a sound studio and then rudely stuck over the instrumental track.

7.Faure Requiem Op.48 / Durufle Requiem Op.9 by: Gabriel Fauré, Maurice Duruflé, Judith Blegen, James Morris October 25, 1990
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I bought this recording for the Faure not knowing much more about Durufle than his "Four Motets on Gregorian Themes". What a shock! Never have I heard a more original piece of music than his "Requiem" which is ironic because he bases most of the themes on gregorian chants. The listener can easily tell that Shaw knew exactly what he wanted from his chorus and the orchestra because they follow every little nuance perfectly! The chemistry between musicians and conductor is so apparent, and the french textures and harmonies really wrap the listener in a warm blanket of music. I have heard this recording, another recording of the version with just organ and choir, and I plan to buy the Voices of Ascension version for chamber orchestra. Now, as to Shaw's non-use of soloists: I did some research recently ... Read More

8.The Many Moods of Christmas (1963 RCA Victor Version) Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra by: Robert Shaw Chorale, Robert Shaw June 17, 1997
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My father bought this LP when I was 15 and played it on his Heath Kit stereo. It wowed us then and it still does. I set up my old record player just to play this album this Christmas and it was worth it! I've bought a ton of Christmas albums over the years, trying in vain to find something as good as this. No go. This is a BIG orchestra with a BIG string section, with a BIG sound and a BIG organ, backed up by a BIG chorus. There are four passages that still bring tears to my eyes when I turn the volume way up which I always have to do. I just play them over an over. Just magnificent! Powerful! Lots of quiet passages but Shaw knows how to sneak into full tilt. This album is the antidote to weenie Christmas records by pop stars who can't really sing! I'm buying the CD to replace my skipping record ... Read More

9.Carl Orff: Carmina Burana from: Telarc October 25, 1990
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It may be dated - but this recording of Orff's major opus is still by far the most vibrant and scintillating available. Long may it be remain so ...

10.Vaughan Williams: The Collector's Edition from: EMI Classics July 08, 2008
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Having enjoyed the companion Elgar set, I bought this immediately when it came out. It is certainly extraordinary value for money, at less than $3 per disc. I am less taken with the content however. Many of the recordings are choral works which are less compelling to this listener than V-W's orchestral works. Moreover, the latter are just not that exciting when compared to other recordings that I already possess. The organization is also rather parsimonious, and short works--often interesting ones--are tucked away amongst very different tracks, making listening more active than I prefer. So, not actually a disappointment but its not dominating the CD player or replacing other versions in my collection. Kudos for the presentation however; the Elgar box is garish, while this is rather pleasing, although it does ... Read More

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