CAROL

M. PRAETORIUS

F-X GRUBER

A subtle contemporary harmonization of this international Hit of Christmas carols. Some punctual divisi among the voices.

L. VAN BEETHOVEN

An exceptional round composed by Ludwig van Beethoven on December 31st 1819, as a new year gift (Happiness for a new year!).

G. GABRIELLI

Hodie, Chritus natus est: a superb Christmas motet in double choir, in the music tradition for the Basilica San Marco in Venice, extract from the Reliquiorum sacrarum

Carol

A traditional carol with a joyful and simple music. Written for three mixed voices (Sop, Alt, Men), the different verses are treated with 3 different easy structures to allow a varied and lively dialogue.

CAROL

"Ein Kind geborn zu Bethleem" is taken from cantata BWV 65 "Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen" is sung at the Feast of the Epiphany.

J-P SWEELINCK

Here is the original Dutch version of Philipp Nicolaï's choral. Under the surname of Sweelinck, Father Jan-Peterszoon is often confused with his son Dirck-Janszoon, both Dutch composers. This hymn is intended for the celebration of the feast of...

L. MARENZIO

Motet for the feast of the Annunciation (March 25). Luca Marenzio is a composer of the Italian Renaissance of many madrigals and motets. He worked in different courts in Rome, Florence and even in Poland. He is recognized as a master in the art...

G. FAURE

This arrangement is an adaptation of the organ accompaniment written by Gabriel Faure for this famous traditional carol. Simple and peaceful, it is easily sung by any choir planning a Christmas concert. More about Gabriel Fauré

T-L de VICTORIA

CAROL

Fourth and last of the traditional Carols harmonized by GEVAERT. It is written on the song system with verse and chorus. Certainly one of the most developed (with "the angels in our campaigns") in terms of dialogue between voices.

CAROL

Certainly THE most famous harmonization of this traditional Carol. An excellent dialogue between sopranos and tenors

CAROL

CAROL

One of the best known harmonizations of this traditional Christmas Carol from Béarn (Southern France) was written by Swiss composer Frank Martin in the 20th century. This song does not evoke the baby Jesus but the three wise men (sovereign...

A. GUILMANT

This traditional Carol alternates verses sung in unison and a 4-voice chorus. it is however possible to flexibly manage this alternation, or even to sing the whole in polyphony. More about Alexandre GUILMANT

NOEL TRADITIONNEL

MeF 1118 : Noël du Languedoc for 3 mixed voices a cappella. A simple and easy joyful traditional carol from the south of France