Musik

O holy night : a Merton Christmas


Anmeldelser (4)


MusicWeb international

2017 November

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John Quinn (musikanmelder)

2017 November

"In terms of repertoire, this is probably the most popular they've [Merton College Choir] made to date but I have no problem with that ... It's always good to hear familiar music performed to the very highest standard ... Many of the offerings here are tried and trusted Christmas pieces ... Throughout this disc Benjamin Nicholas and his superb choir are on top form ... This excellent and highly enjoyable disc has definitely put me in a Christmas mood".


Presto classical

d. 1. dec. 2017

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Katherine Cooper

d. 1. dec. 2017

"Recording of the week: If you're in the market for a superbly sung collection of festive favourites old and new, look no further than O Holy Night from the Choir of Merton College Oxford, who've established themselves as one of the finest mixed-voice Oxbridge choirs over the past decade or so - the gently glowing, rapt account of Morten Lauridsen's O magnum mysterium which closes the disc dispelled even my post-Rome mutterings of Bah Humbug".


BBC music magazine

2017 Christmas

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Terry Blain

2017 Christmas

"There are many vibrantly, energetic moment here ... In many ways, though, the best singing comes in quieter moment: Elizabeth Poston's Jesus Christ the apple tree, with the top line sweetly profiled by the Merton College Choir sopranos, is an obvious highlight".


Classical music

2018 December

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Rebecca Tavener

2018 December

"John Rutter pops up with many other usual suspects in O Holy Night ... which pairs the Choir of Merton College, Oxford with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra. This is a lavish mille-feuille of seasonal sweetness, expertly constructed by director Banjamin Nicholas, who has chosen his 'favourite popular carols'".