Joyous and uplifting Christmas music by the three greatest baroque composers, Bach, Handel and Scarlatti, including 'Christmas Oratorio' and 'Messiah', plus Schutz's splendid 'Magnificat'.

Tracklist:

Messiah, Hwv 56: Part I: For Unto A Child Is Born (Chorus)
Messiah, Hwv 56: Part I: Aria: Every Valley Shall Be Exalted (Tenor)
Messiah, Hwv 56: Part I: Aria: Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion (Soprano)
Oh di Betlemme Altera Poverta: Introduzione
Oh di Betlemme Altera Poverta: Recitativo: O De Betlemme Altera
Oh di Betlemme Altera Poverta: Aria: Dal Bel Seno D'una Stella
Oh di Betlemme Altera Poverta: Recitativo: Preso D'uomo La Forma
Aria: L'autor D'ogni Mio Bene
Recitativo: Fortunati Pastori
Oh di Betlemme Altera Poverta: Aria: Tocco La Prima Sorte A Voi
Magnificat In D Major, Bwv 243: Et Exultavit (Soprano 2)
Magnificat In D Major, Bwv 243: Omnes Generationes (Chorus)
Magnificat In D Major, Bwv 243: Gloria Patri (Chorus)
Magnificat Anima Mea, Swv 468
Christmas Oratorio, Bwv 248: Part I: Jauchzet, Frohlocket, Auf, Preiset Die Tageâ€¦ (Chorus)
Christmas Oratorio, Bwv 248: Part Iv: Aria: Ich Will Nur Dir Zu Ehren Lebenâ€¦ (Tenor)
Christmas Oratorio, Bwv 248: Part Iv: Chorale: Jesus Richte Mein Beginnenâ€¦ (Chorus)

UPC: 658592110227
Label: Gift Of Music
Release Date: 9.1.04
Format: CD

Various Artists - Rejoice / Various (CD)