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A timeless Christmas recording. Beautiful new touches on favorite carols and classics, brought to life by creative instrumentalists.
Genre:
Classical: New Age
Release Date:
1989
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Christmas Past
© Copyright-Early Light Music
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Record Label: Hearth Island Music
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Christmas Past features Werner John's Early Light ensemble with special guest Eugene Friesen of the Paul Winter Consort. Instruments include recorders, flute, guitar, lute, oboe, violin, cellos, and harpsichord. (42 minutes)
From the 2005 review at christmasreviews.com:
"Christmas Past lived up to my very high expectations. The musicianship is remarkable, and the recording quality is top notch, too. The strings and wind instruments seem to burst with clarity; you are right there in the room with them. The mix of early music instruments is such a great match for the holiday season-- warm and emotive, bright and joyous. I especially loved the deep voices of the oboe and cellos. The music selection is excellent, too; the nine tracks largely feature ancient carols, including terrific gems like "A Rose Unfolding" (Praetorius' "Es Is Ein Ros") and a marvelous closing "Angels Rejoice!" medley of seven carols.
What a delightful album! Consider pulling the Early Light Consort's Christmas Past into your holiday future!"
--Carol Swanson
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Christmas Past CD
author: rebecca simpson
I first heard one selection on the radio. The announcer reported the name of the CD and the artists and suggested you could email to purchase a copy. He also stated this CD is the most requested music every year. I received the CD and have it in my car. It is now February 2, and I still continue to play it over, and over, and over. Needless to say, I have really enjoyed it!!! The songs you have selected, the arrangements, the instruments, and the artists are just the best!!!!! Thank you so much for your talents and for sharing them with all of us.
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a Must Have
author: David Loehr
We bought the cassette tape the first year it was available, wore it out, bought another, wore it out and no have 2 CD's - just in case 1 ever wears out. The arrangements are wonderful, as are the artists. This CD is a must have for every Christmas collection.
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author: Linda Rust
Everyone to whom I've given this CD as a gift tells me it's one of their favorite Christmas albums. It certainly is one of my favorites as well. There is a serenity that is energetic to this music. Calming yet awakening.
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Fabulous!
author: Josie
I don't ever want to be without this collection. Best Christmas album ever!!!
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