50 of the Best: Classical Music for Christmas by Johann Sebastian Bach

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50 of the Best: Classical Music for Christmas by Johann Sebastian Bach.

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November 17, 2025

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01Once in Royal David's City3:22
02Ding! Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. A. Pitts for Choir)1:38
03Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage7:18
04Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1: For unto us a child Is born4:09
05Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1: No. 17, Glory to God in the Highest (Chorus)1:55
06The Forest of Wild Thyme, Op. 74: Christmas Overture (Arr. S. Baynes)5:53
07A Hymn to the Virgin

08Gabriel's Message2:45

09Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": VI. Pastorale. Largo4:20

10Concerto Grosso in F Minor, Op. 1 No. 8 "Christmas": VII. Pastorale. Andante3:58

11God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. for Choir & Organ by Sir David Willcocks)3:27

12Joy to the World (Arr. for Choir & Organ by Anonymous)1:31

13A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: No. 7, This Little Babe1:28

144 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 4, Hodie Christus Natus Est2:10

15Corpus Christi Carol2:28

16Cantique de Noël (O Holy Night) [Arr. J.E. West for Choir]5:37

18Sleep, Holy Babe4:07

19Lullay My Liking, Op. 34, No. 23:43

20O magnum mysterium (Live)5:47

21Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht3:17

22Away in a Manger (Arr. D. Willcocks for Soprano & Choir)2:27

23The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH 35: IIb. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy1:52

24The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, TH 13: No. 6, Waltz4:45

25In terra pax, Op. 39 "Christmas Scene"16:10

26L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25, H. 130, Pt. 2: No. 8, L'adieu des bergers à la sainte famille (Sung in English) [Arr. for Choir & Org5:25

27In dulci jubilo3:16

28Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: No. 3, Die Könige2:41

29The First Noel (Arr. for Choir & Organ by Sir David Willcocks)5:01

30In the Bleak Midwinter3:40

31Nativity Carol4:22

32A Spotless Rose3:04

34Fantasia on Christmas Carols11:47

35Lieutenant Kijé, Op. 60: IV. Troika3:00

36Jesus Christ the Apple Tree3:46

37I Wonder as I Wander (Arr. J. Rutter for Voice & Choir)3:00

38Coventry Carol4:03

39I Saw 3 Ships (Arr. J. Rutter for Choir)1:41

40Es is ein Ros' entsprungen2:49

41The Holly and the Ivy (Arr. A. Pitts for Choir)2:40

42Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, Op. 75 No. 21:55

43Sir Christèmas1:23

44Folksongs of the 4 Seasons, Winter: II. Wassail song2:27

45God Is with Us "A Christmas Proclamation"5:28

46A Carol Symphony: I. Allegro energico4:11

47Christmas Festival Medley9:06

48What Sweeter Music4:15

49Adeste fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) [Arr. P. Breiner for Choir]4:01

50Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. for Choir & Organ by David Willcocks)2:51