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William Thomas Best
A Christmas Fantasy on Old English Carols for Christmas-tide
God rest you merry, Gentlemen - A Virgin most pure -
The Babe of Bethlehem - A rare song in praise of Christmas, A.D. 1660 -
Finale: Christ was born in Bethlehem; Ye Chimes; The Boar’s Head Carol
This track is from the album:
Festive Fantasia
Thomas Heywood
Masterworks for any Festive Occasion!
The 2010 Förster & Nicolaus Grand Organ
St Florin’s Koblenz
Germany
This spectacular program includes the best music for the Festive Season in a uniquely cross-cultural program not only for Christmas - but for any festive occasion! A real Festive Fantasia!
The stunning Grand Organ in Koblenz’s famous Florinskirche, one of Germany’s grandest instruments, is set in a glorious acoustic; this amazing instrument weighs sixteen tons! This true King of Instruments fills the building - and the recording - with power, majesty and awe!
With some works never before recorded, Festive Fantasia is packed with treats - just like any present should be! The perfect gift for loved ones at any time of the year.
Program highlights include:
Lux’s Concert Fantasia on 'O Sanctissima'
Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
Best’s Christmas Fantasy on Old English Carols
Lefébure-Wély’s Adeste fideles - O come, all ye faithful
West’s Fantasy on Two Well-known Christmas Carols
Dubois’ March of the Magi Kings and the Toccata in G major
Karg-Elert’s Now thank we all our God
Karg-Elert’s In dulci jubilo
And much more!
