Silent Night, Holy Night; In Dulci jubilo; The First Nowell: As with any Christmas compilation, this Naxos collection is also a feast of recognition. And yet not. We hear not only Christmas carols 'from around the world', but also from various times and regions. Evergreens like Es ist ein Ros' Entsprungen and Once in Royal David's City are featured here alongside the movingly delicate There is no
… Rose and Nowell Sing We (both late medieval). Furthermore, there is a wide choice from Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish Christmas carols. In short, the ideal collection for a stylish Christmas, without overly bombast. (HJ)more
