Joy to the World - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra | 
| Creators: Leroy Anderson, Johann Sebastian Bach, Katherine K. Davis, Ray / Livingston, Jay Evans, Franz Xaver Gruber, George Frederick Handel, Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych, Lowell Mason, Felix Mendelssohn, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Christmas Traditional, John Francis Wade, Eugene Ormandy, John De Lancie, Philadelphia Grand Opera Orchestra & Chorus, Philadelphia Orchestra
Label: RCA
Category: Music
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 12275
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 6430
UPC: 078635643022
EAN: 0078635643022
ASIN: B000003EPC
Release Date: October 25, 1990
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| Tracks:
| • | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Philadelphia Orchestra, Wesley, Charles | | • | Away in a Manger - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional | | • | The Little Drummer Boy - Philadelphia Orchestra, Davis, Katherine | | • | We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional | | • | Waltz of the Flowers - Philadelphia Orchestra, | | • | What Child Is This? - Philadelphia Orchestra, Dix, William Chatte | | • | Sleigh Ride - Philadelphia Orchestra, Anderson, Leroy | | • | The First Nowell - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional | | • | Carol of the Bells - Philadelphia Orchestra, Leontovich, Mykola | | • | O Come All Ye Faithful - Philadelphia Orchestra, Oakeley, Frederick | | • | Joy to the World - Philadelphia Orchestra, Watts, Isaac | | • | I Wonder as I Wander - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional | | • | Good King Wenceslas - Philadelphia Orchestra, Neale, John M. | | • | Silent Night - Philadelphia Orchestra, Gruber, Franz | | • | Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Philadelphia Orchestra, | | • | Angels We Have Heard on High - Philadelphia Orchestra, Traditional | | • | Silver Bells - Philadelphia Orchestra, Livingston, Jay | | • | Pastorale Symphony - Philadelphia Orchestra, | | • | Hallelujah Chorus - Philadelphia Orchestra, |
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Christmas music done in Ormady's rich "Philadelphia Sound" December 4, 2004
Lawrance M. Bernabo (The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
"Joy to the World" has Eugene Ormandy with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus providing a rich selection of Christmas songs, both classical and traditional, arranged by Arthur Harris. It is the former that are most impressive, although there are fewer of them, starting with Mendelssohn's "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers" from "The Nutcracker," then ending with Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire," and the "Pastoral Symphony" and "Hallelujan Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah."
Eugene Ormandy (born Jenö Blau in Budapest) was one of the most famous of the popular American conductors of the 20th century, known best for his long time relationship with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Originally gaining public notice with the orchestra when he served as a last-minute replacement for an ill Arturo Toscanini in 1931, Ormandy would serve as Musical Director in Phialdelphia from 1938 until 1980. Under his baton the Philadelphia Orchestra became known for its warm tones, textured romantic "Philadelphia Sound," which is well represented on this Christmas album. I always thought Ormandy's interpretation of Rachmaninoff was particularly strong, although I do not know enough about classical music to articulate a coherent defense of that position beyond noting that when Vladimir Horowitz played Rachmaninoff's Third Concerto on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his Carnegie Hall debut, he picked Ormandy as the conductor of the orchestra that night.
There is over an hour's worth of music here for you to enjoy if you like more of the classical approach to your Christmas music. But Ormandy's work is always marked by an ability to bring out the emotions of music being played by a symphonic orchestra. That is why the standout tracks here are "The Little Drummer Boy," "I Wonder as I Wander," and "What Child Is This?" You would not normally think of these songs as working as well song by a chorus that by a single individual, but this album will get you to rethink your position. In terms of choirs at Christmas I still have a preference for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Ray Conniff Singers (I embrace the extremes), but in terms of listening to an orchestra play Christmas music, this is as good as it gets.
Joy to the World Indeed September 27, 2003
Timothy Kearney (Hull, MA United States)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
At one point, the Philadelphia Orchestra switched recording labels from Columbia to RCA. Since the Columbia Christmas recording was so popular, RCA decided to have the orchestra record a new LP that is now a compact disk. The style of this recording is very different from the Columbia recording. The arrangements are new and the chorus plays a central role. The album contains popular pieces such as Sleigh Ride and classical pieces such as The Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker and the Pastoral Symphony from Messiah. The quality of the RCA recording, like the Columbia is excellent, and fans of the Philadelphia Orchestra and its conductor, Eugene Ormandy will not be disappointed.
Classic Holiday performance! January 12, 2002
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
When I was younger, we had a holiday record of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus. It's traditional renditions of loved carols were beautiful and always put me in the holiday spirit. Well, as the record deteriorated and we put away the turntable I was always disappointed not to have that favorite music.
Until this year. While this is not an exact replica of the record (though I can't offhand tell you what's missing, there are several pieces that are additions to the original--there are some orchestra-only pieces while the original was all choral) it brings back all those original memories! I bought one for me, one for my parents and one for my sister! We're all pleased and I would recommend this recording even without all the fond memories.
Happy Holidays!
A Timeless Christmas Classic December 8, 2003
David A. Kemp (Plano, TX USA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I'm a lover of traditional Christmas music and I've acquired about 20 CDs of it. There's nothing my family likes better in December than putting on some good Christmas music and getting in the mood for the season, hearing once again the old favorites you've known since childhood. Of all the Christmas music CDs I've tried, I have two desert-island favorites, the two I always reach for first. This is one of them. I think it's one of the greatest recordings of traditional Christmas music ever made. The arrangements (by Arthur Harris) are joyous, beautiful, and soul-stirring; the performances are heartfelt and magnificent. If you can listen to this CD and not feel filled by the Christmas spirit, you must be (a) named Ebeneezer Scrooge, or (b) deaf. This one is a timeless Christmas classic, not to be missed. Warmest recommendation.
"Joy To The World . . . The Lord Has Come . . . And Heaven And Nature Sing" December 15, 2006
Rebecca*rhapsodyinblue* (CA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
For those of you who, like me, love traditional and old-fashioned Christmas carols with a chorus and a full orchestra, this album is just a perfect listen this Yuletide season. It's always been a delight listening to this classic Christmas CD, "Joy to the World with Eugene Ormandy and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus." It creates a nostalgic feeling and an atmosphere of an old-fashioned Christmas that reminds me so much of the past Christmas celebrations I had with my late parents. This is the kind of Christmas music they so loved.
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Robert Page performed ten of the nineteen tracks and The Philadelphia Orchestra performed the rest of the tracks without the Chorus under the baton of one of the most respected names in conducting and orchestration, Eugene Ormandy. Arthur Harris beautifully and traditionally arranged all the songs. This is one of the greatest Christmas albums ever recorded and a worthy addition to your Christmas collection.
The true essence of Christmas is captured by the artful blend of voices from the chorus combined with the sublime orchestration from the first carol, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" to the last piece, Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah."
Each and every track is a highlight and sacredly performed. My top favorites are "Silent Night," Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers" from "The Nutcracker," "Angels We Have Heard On High," "Away In A Manger," "What Child Is This? (Greensleeves), and "Joy To The World."
"Joy to the world
The Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing."
Joyfully recommended!
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