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- 5:52 AM
A Carol Fantasy
Pacific Chorale & Brass
John Alexander, conductor
5:03 - 5:51 AM
A babe is born
Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Andrew Nethsingha, conductor
Robert Houssart, organ
3:20 - 5:45 AM
Tryste Noel
Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Andrew Nethsingha, conductor
Robert Houssart, organ
5:08 - 5:41 AM
I saw three ships
Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Andrew Nethsingha, conductor
2:34 - 5:37 AM
E'en so lord Jesus, quickly come
Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Andrew Nethsingha, conductor
2:40 - 5:34 AM
There is no rose
Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Andrew Nethsingha, conductor
1:51 - 5:28 AM
The Christmas Song/Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Kathleen Battle, soprano
Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano
Winton Marsalis, trumpet
Andre Previn, piano
Tony Falanga, bass
James Saporito, drums
3:55 - 5:25 AM
Villancico de Navidad
John Williams, guitar
3:10 - 5:22 AM
Maria Wiegenlied
Orchestra of St. Luke's
Andre Previn, conductor
Kathleen Battle, soprano
Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano
2:05 - 5:18 AM
Lo, how a rose e'er blooming
Christmas Concert Choir and American Boy Choir
Andre Previn, conductor
Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano
4:03 - 5:13 AM
Ding, dong, merrily on high!
Vasari Singers
Jeremy Backhouse, conductor
2:15 - 5:10 AM
Illuminare Jerusalem
Vasari Singers
Jeremy Backhouse, conductor
Jeremy Filsell, organ
2:45 - 5:05 AM
Mary's Lullaby
Vasari Singers
Jeremy Backhouse, conductor
Jeremy Filsell, organ
3:35 - 5:02 AM
The Little Road to Bethlehem
Vasari Singers
Jeremy Backhouse, conductor
3:10 - 5:00 AM
Frohlokket ihr Volker auf Erden
Vasaru Singers
Jeremy Backhouse, conductor
1:25 - 4:50 AM
little tree
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Linda Mack, conductor
Rosalind Simpson, harp
7:20 - 4:45 AM
Here is the little door
York Minster Chapter House Choir
Jane Sturmheit, conductor
3:27 - 4:41 AM
Joseph
York Minster Chapter House Choir
Jane Sturmheit, conductor
2:55 - 4:40 AM
I saw three ships
York Minster Bells
Janes Sturmheit, conductor
1:05 - 4:37 AM
In dulci jubilo
Cathleen Arhegler, flute
Jan Matson, piano
1:47 - 4:34 AM
The Star Carol
Cathleen Arhelger, flute
Jan Matson, piano
3:05 - 4:31 AM
O shepherds, come
Cathleen Arhelger, flutes
Jan MAtson, piano
3:00 - 4:24 AM
Go, tell it on the mountains
Choir of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Jeffrey Smith, conductor
Matthew Edwards, piano
David Schoenbrun, bass
John Kelley, Clarence Wright, John Bischoff, voice
4:21 - 4:22 AM
In the chill of bleak midwinter
Choir of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Jeffrey Smith, conductor
Benjamin Bachmann, organ
Timothy Dent, percussion
3:34 - 4:18 AM
The Manger Carol
Choir of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Jeffrey Smith, conductor
Benjamin Bachmann, organ
Timothy Dent, percussion
Matthew Edwards, piano
3:43 - 4:13 AM
Gabriel to Mary came
Choir of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Jeffrey Smith, conductor
Benjamin Bachman, organ
3:16 - 4:03 AM
Karolju (selections)
Philharmonia Chorus, BBC Symphony
David Zinman, conductor
8:30 - 4:01 AM
We are shepherds, fr Polish Christmas Carols
Philharmonia Chorus and BBC Symphony
David Zinman, conductor
1:42 - 1:52 AM
Love's Labors Lost: Three Soliloquies
English Symphony Orchestra
William Boughton, conductor
6:43 - 1:24 AM
The Snowman
London Philharmonic Orchestra
David Parry, conductor
Charles Jarvis, narrator
26:08 - 1:04 AM
Brother Heinrich's Christmas
King's Singers
19:15 - 12:43 AM
Overture-Suite in D: III-V
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock, conductor
15:30 - 12:37 AM
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Neville Marriner, conductor
3:33 - 12:31 AM
Andante & Rondo Capriccioso
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
5:57 - 12:22 AM
Al dormir el sol
Rose Ensemble
7:37 - 12:10 AM
Introduction & Allegro
Melos Ensemble
10:39 - 12:04 AM
Youthful Suite: English Waltz
University of Massachusetts Wind Ensemble
Malcolm Rowell, conductor
4:57 - 11:55 PM
O Thou that Tellest from MESSIAH
Gabrieli Consort
Paul McCreesh, conductor
Bernarda Fink
4:47 - 11:42 PM
Symphony #6 "Pastoral"
Minnesota Orchestra
Osmo Vanska, conductor
11:36 - 11:37 PM
Fantasia on "In Dulci Jubilo"
Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra
John Georgiadis, conductor, conductor
James Galway, flute
4:57 - 11:30 PM
Good Christian Men Rejoice
Choir of King's College, Cambridge
David Willcocks, conductor
3:26 - 11:25 PM
Brook Green Suite
Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Norman Del Mar, conductor
6:16 - 11:19 PM
Air on the G String
Guildhall String Ensemble
Robert Salter, conductor
4:54 - 11:16 PM
Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier (I Stand Here at Your Crib)
Capella Coloniensis des WDR
Michael Schneider, conductor
3:03 - 11:08 PM
Suite for 2 Pianos: Romance
Howard Shelley, piano
Hilary MacNamara, piano
6:20 - 11:04 PM
Danse russe
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Peter Breiner, conductor
Takako Nishizaki, violin
2:32 - 10:50 PM
Rosamunde incidental music
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Claudio Abbado, conductor
9:29 - 10:46 PM
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Canadian Brass
2:58 - 10:39 PM
King Stephen: Overture
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Claudio Abbado, conductor
6:37 - 10:35 PM
Chaconne
Jose Moreno
3:13 - 10:30 PM
Jeanne's Fan: Pastourelle
Philharmonia Orchestra
Geoffrey Simon, conductor
1:56 - 10:26 PM
David Russell, guitar
3:23 - 10:17 PM
Villancico: Shepherds of Belen: Introduction, Aria and Minuet
Lyra Baroque Orchestra
Jacques Ogg, conductor
Maria Luz Alvarez, soprano
Raquel Andueza, soprano
Jordi Domenech, countertenor
Joan Cabero, tenor
Jacques Ogg, organ
7:48 - 10:12 PM
Spanish Dance No. 5 "Andaluza"
Alicia de Larrocha, piano
4:20 - 10:04 PM
Concerto Grosso No. 6
Academy of Ancient Music
Christopher Hogwood, conductor
Jaap Schroder, violin
Catherine Mackintosh, violin
Trevor Jones
Anthony Pleeth, cello
6:27 - 9:38 PM
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Altanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Spano, conductor
16:17 - 9:37 PM
O du frohliche
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Hugh Wolff, conductor
Thomas Hampson, baritone
1:46 - 9:32 PM
O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Hugh Wolff, conductor
Thomas Hampson, baritone
2:28 - 9:23 PM
Myn Lyking
Choir of King's College, Cambridge
David Willcocks, conductor
Simon Preston, organ
2:55 - 9:04 PM
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
17:19 - 8:53 PM
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Christopher Parkening, guitar
6:37 - 8:28 PM
Variations on a Nursery Song
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Adrian Boult, conductor
Julius Katchen, piano
23:09 - 8:21 PM
Polonaise for Violin & Strings
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman, conductor
Pinchas Zukerman, violin
5:52 - 8:12 PM
Humoresque-Bagatelles
Per Flemstrom, flute
7:03 - 8:07 PM
The Nutcracker: Finale
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor
5:27 - 8:01 PM
Kansas City Chorale
Charles Bruffy, conductor
4:35 - 7:50 PM
I Saw Three Ships; Christmas Song; Mid-Winter; Masters in this Hall; In dulci jubilo
Pittsburgh Symphony Brass
8:14 - 7:18 PM
Piano Concerto
Berlin Philharmonic
Claudio Abbado, conductor
Murray Perahia, piano
30:04 - 7:10 PM
Concerto for 4 Solo Violins
Members of Musica Antiqua Cologne
Reinhard Goebel, conductor
6:10 - 7:07 PM
El la don don; Riu riu chiu
Chanticleer
3:45 - 7:01 PM
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Martin Neary, conductor
Michala Petri, recorder
4:43 - 5:36 PM
Aranjuez Concerto
Philharmonia
Placido Domingo, conductor
Manuel Barrueco, guitar
22:15 - 5:23 PM
Christmas Medley
Choir of St. John's Cambridge
George Guest, conductor
11:25 - 5:15 PM
Ludwig Guttler Brass Ensemble
Ludwig Guttler, conductor
6:32 - 5:01 PM
Intermezzo No. 1
Brahms: Klavierstucke Op. 119 / Fantasien op. 116 / 3 Intermezzi Op. 117
Stephen Kovacevich, piano
4:47 - 4:46 PM
La Fantasia
Rien Voskuilen, conductor
13:50 - 4:41 PM
Minuet in G
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin
3:07 - 4:19 PM
Guitar Quintet No. 4
Tokyo String Quartet
Kazuhito Yamashita, guitar
20:08 - 4:06 PM
The Nutcracker: Dances
Cincinnati Pops
Erich Kunzel, conductor
11:16 - 4:01 PM
Three Parts Upon a Ground
Stradivaria
4:46 - 3:51 PM
Three Carols
Cathleen Arhelger, flute
6:15 - 3:32 PM
Cello Suite No. 3
Peter Bruns, cello
19:45 - 3:22 PM
London Mozart Players
James Galway, flute
7:15 - 3:15 PM
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
7:12 - 3:10 PM
Mysterious Barricades
Nancy Allen, harp
2:41 - 3:06 PM
Boston Pops Orchestra
Arthur Fiedler, conductor
4:11 - 3:01 PM
Bethlehem Down
Westminster Cathedral Choir
4:34 - 2:54 PM
Cancion y Danza (Song and Dance)
Marco Tamayo, guitar
4:55 - 2:35 PM
An angel has been sent from God
Rose Ensemble
1:08 - 2:32 PM
Little Music: Finale
Guildhall String Ensemble
Robert Salter, conductor
1:56 - 2:27 PM
Musical Moment No. 3
Alfred Brendel, piano
1:40 - 2:22 PM
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Richard Hickox, conductor
4:08 - 2:18 PM
Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Osmo Vanska, conductor
4:03 - 2:11 PM
Horn Trio: Finale
Gyorgy Sebok, piano
Arthur Grumiaux, violin
Francis Orval, horn
6:25 - 2:04 PM
Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell, conductor
3:59 - 1:54 PM
Love Song
Prague Symphony Orchestra
Vaclav Smetacek, conductor
7:05 - 1:49 PM
English Concert
Trevor Pinnock, conductor
4:04 - 1:47 PM
Romeo & Juliet: Scene
Nikolai Lugansky, piano
1:19 - 1:38 PM
Vienna-Berlin Ensemble
7:42 - 1:35 PM
Arabian Dance
Alvarez Quartet
1:35 - 1:32 PM
Chit Chat Polka
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Neville Marriner, conductor
2:53 - 1:26 PM
Canzon "The Nightingale"
Belladonna
4:06 - 1:20 PM
Cantus
4:33 - 1:18 PM
Tafelmusik
Jeanne Lamon, conductor
6:07 - 1:04 PM
Souvenir of a Beloved Place: Melody
Maxim Vengerov, violin
Itamar Golan, piano
3:21 - 12:52 PM
Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra
Adam Fischer, conductor
6:31 - 12:47 PM
How Brightly Shines the Morning Star
Philadelphia Brass
3:53 - 12:44 PM
The Holly and the Ivy
Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Robert Shaw, conductor
2:26 - 12:35 PM
Horn Concerto No. 1
English Chamber Orchestra
Barry Tuckwell, conductor
Barry Tuckwell, horn
8:22 - 12:33 PM
La Tromba
Trio Concertant
1:30 - 12:29 PM
The Bees
John Williams, guitar
2:18 - 12:23 PM
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Monteverdi Choir
John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
4:29 - 12:21 PM
Violin Sonata No. 5 "Spring": 3rd movement
Augustin Dumay, violin
Maria Joao Pires, piano
1:14 - 12:10 PM
The Immovable Do
City of London Sinfonia
Richard Hickox, conductor
4:58 - 12:04 PM
String Quartet "Fifths": 4th mvmt
Emerson Quartet
3:47 - 11:59 AM
"Rosamunde" Quartet: Andante
Hagen Quartet
7:13 - 11:35 AM
Flute Concerto
Musica Ad Rhenum
Jed Wentz, flute
14:11 - 11:19 AM
Norwegian Rhapsody No. 1
Halvorsen, J.: Norwegian Rhapsodies Nos. 1 and 2 / Svendsen, J.: Norwegian Rhapsodies Nos. 1-4
Trondheim Symphony Orchestra
Ole Kristian Ruud, conductor
12:41 - 11:19 AM
King Jesus Hath a Garden
Clare College Choir
John Rutter, conductor
3:09 - 11:06 AM
Morton Gould Orchestra
7:41 - 11:03 AM
Estonian Lullaby: Kuus Kuus kallike
Hesperion XXI
Montserrat Figueras, soprano
4:21 - 10:50 AM
Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso
New York Philharmonic
Zubin Mehta, conductor
Itzhak Perlman, violin
8:55 - 10:42 AM
He is Born Emanuel; How Brightly Sh
Pittsburgh Symphony Brass
7:44 - 10:27 AM
Overture No. 4
Musica Antiqua Cologne
Reinhard Goebel, conductor
13:29 - 10:18 AM
Stockholm Sinfonietta
Neeme Jarvi, conductor
7:52 - 10:07 AM
Eteri Andjaparidze, piano
9:59 - 10:02 AM
Pastoral & Reel
Irish Chamber Orchestra
Fionnuala Hunt, conductor
4:38 - 9:36 AM
Piano Concerto
Women's Philharmonic
Jo Ann Falletta, conductor
Angela Cheng, piano
21:48 - 9:22 AM
Variations on an Ancient Theme
Yolanda Kondonassis, harp
14:56 - 9:11 AM
Christmas Roses
Gulbenkian Foundation Orchestra
Michel Swierczewski, conductor
9:00 - 9:07 AM
William Ferris Chorale
Paul French, conductor
3:55 - 9:02 AM
Romantic Waltz
Yolanda Kondonassis, harp
4:34 - 8:18 AM
The Happy Workshop
Netherlands Wind Ensemble
Edo de Waart, conductor
40:01 - 8:16 AM
Personent hodie
Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, conductor
1:42 - 8:09 AM
Three English Carols
Artaria String Quartet
5:39 - 8:07 AM
The Fog is Lifting
James Galway, flute
2:04 - 8:02 AM
Paul O'Dette, lute
4:24 - 7:54 AM
Make a Joyful Noise
Musica Sacra
Richard Westenburg, conductor
4:15 - 7:33 AM
Wand of Youth Suite No. 1
Ulster Orchestra
Bryden Thomson, conductor
20:29 - 7:31 AM
Jul, Jul, stralande jul (Yule, Yule, sparkling Yule)
Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano
2:00 - 7:12 AM
Brother Heinrich's Christmas
Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, conductor
19:15 - 7:06 AM
English Chamber Orchestra
Raymond Leppard, conductor
2:58 - 7:02 AM
Egyptian March
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, conductor
4:43 - 6:55 AM
Nun Wandre, Maria
Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano
Kevin Murphy, piano
3:36 - 6:53 AM
Red Dragonfly
Paillard Chamber Orchestra
Jean-Francois Paillard, conductor
3:22 - 6:07 AM
Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique"
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
Kurt Masur, conductor
43:00 - 6:01 AM
Martha Masters, guitar
4:30