Sacred Christmas Music: The Stories Behind the Most Beloved Songs of Devotion

by RonaldM.Clancy (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2008

  $19.30

  A musical journey in time with the tradition of Christmas music is explored here in a stunningly illustrated book and magnificent CD. It covers vocal and instrumental pieces from a variety of national and historical periods and styles. It is complete with a sumptuous gallery of thematically and historically corresponding full-colour art and background information on every work. The CD includes the Vienna Boys' Choir performing Anima Nostra ; Arcangelo Corelli's Christmas Concerto , excerpts from Handel's Messiah ; and the Silent Night .