Since you are interested in A Classical Christmas: Festive Classical Favourites, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
TRADITIONAL
Advent Carols from St John's The choir of St John's College, Cambridge / Christopher Robinson [ Nimbus / CD - released 25/Nov/2009 ] "As a winter-warming and haunting introduction to the Christmas season, recordings come no better than this, especially when sung with the heartfelt sincerity of the St. John's Choristers." (MusicWeb Nov 2009) |
HANDEL
Rinaldo (Complete Opera recorded in 1977) Ileana Cotrubas, Carolyn Watkinson & Paul Esswood / La Grande Ecurie et La Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire [ Sony Opera House / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Feb/2010 ] "The vigour of Malgoire's direction of an opera which plainly for him is very much alive, makes this a very attractive set. The finest singing comes from Ilena Cotrubas, but the whole team is convincing. The bright but spacious recording adds to the... |
VINCENZO BELLINI
Bellini: I Capuleti e I Montecchi (Complete opera recorded in 1997) Vesselina Kasarova, Ramon Vargas, Eva Mei & Simone Alberghini / Munchner Rundfunkorchester, Roberto Abbado [ Sony RCA Classical Opera / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Feb/2017 ] I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Bellini's exquisitely lyrical treatment of Romeo and Juliet, has garnered renewed popularity in recent decades. The 1998 Munich recording reissued here is one of the catalogue's most acclaimed, particularly for the vibrant,... |