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A Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas

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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has made more than 20 seasonal recordings since its first one (for broadcast to U.S. servicemen in Europe and the Pacific on Christmas Day, 1945), but none finer than this one, led by the group's newly appointed music director, Craig Jessop. Featuring lush arrangements by Mack Wilberg and Barlow Bradford, it emphasizes the gentler, more rapturous moods of the holiday, especially in such beautiful settings as Wilberg's of "Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?" and "How Far Is It to Bethlehem?" and Bradford's fantasy on "What Child Is This?" Balancing these are several selections in which the choir's blazing, full-voiced splendor shines forth, including Wilberg's festive arrangements of "Joy to the World" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," as well as Bradford's colorful take on "Pat-a-pan." The choir's singing is magnificent. Listen to the way the men lead off "The First Noel" and to how the full chorus builds the piece to a gorgeous climax, or to the virtuosic job the singers do in the "Carol of the Bells" (with its echoes of Rachmaninoff's The Bells). Impressively backed by the Orchestra at Temple Square, this is a disc to treasure, and a tribute to the admirable work being done in Salt Lake City by maestro Jessop--who now seems poised to inherit the mantle of Robert Shaw. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy or a worthier musician. --Ted Libbey

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UPC: 089408055225
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Product Rating: 83/100 (from 13 reviews)
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13 Reviews

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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 15, 2008 Type: User Review

Terrible

A total disappointment. A Broadway-ish production. The music insipid. The choirs tastelessly arranged and poorly balanced. The instrumentation vulgar. Sounds like music for a Tom and Jerry show. Wasted my money.
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1.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Dec 30, 2007 Type: User Review

Christmas Music

I should've realized that this was the actual performance CD of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I was expecting more of a studio version. Although the songs were good, I had to keep adjusting the sound level up and down to hear the music- not an...
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2.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Jan 19, 2007 Type: User Review

A Mormon Tabernacle Christmas CD

CD arrived in perfect condition; however, the front of the jewel case was cracked.
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4.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Dec 29, 2005 Type: User Review

Is this the best Christmas album ever recorded?

There have been so many Christmas albums over the years, when I saw this I thought 'Oh no, not another one?' Then I looked at the track titles and saw that this was something different. Among the traditional carols there were many unfamiliar...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Dec 28, 2005 Type: User Review

A Perfect Traditional Christmas Album

What Shall We Give to the Babe in the Manger. What an incredible piece, and how well- conducted it is. The music brings tears to my eyes, to be sure. The album is a classic example of how holiday choral music should be performed. This is done with...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Dec 14, 2005 Type: User Review

Stunningly beautiful

I have heard and enjoyed many recordings from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir over the years. Then, it happened. I heard Joy to the World from this album on the radio and it sent chills up my spine. That never happened. A thrilling arrangement. The...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Dec 09, 2004 Type: User Review

Beautiful...Intriguing...This is Christmas

The Mormon Tabernacle choir is already known for their beautiful voices of praise. When you add the orchestra of temple square and the spirit of christmas, you receive even more. This CD portrays the birth of Christ. It is beautiful!
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Dec 27, 2003 Type: User Review

Most wonderful M. Tabernacle Choir CD ever!

This is my 5th cd I've bought of this choir and was pleasantly surprised as it's by far the best one yet. I purchased it based on the reviews I read and it's everything I read and more. Lovely, lovely music...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Aug 24, 2003 Type: User Review

Refreshing new arrangements!

This recent recording of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a refreshing breath of fresh air showcasing new arrangements of many Christmas classics by associate conductors Mack Wilberg and Barlow Bradford. It is exciting to hear the new directions...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Jan 25, 2002 Type: User Review

Not quite enough

The sound of an amatuer choir works against some creative choices in programming. Although a multi-channel SACD, the recording cannot overcome the dry and cramped sound of the Tabernacle.
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2.00/5

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