NOËL – Early Canadian Christmas Music

The last complete CD of the late Elmer Iseler has glorious Christmas carols and organ music from Canada’s past chosen by the Canadian Musical Heritage Society. Huron Carol included. Features tenor Michael Schade and mezzo-soprano Norine Burgess. The Ottawa Citizen says it’s « One of the most pleasing Christmas collections you’re likely to encounter. »

Track Listing:

  1. Jesous Ahatonhia
  2. Sacrae Familiae
  3. Magnus Dominus
  4. Chorale – Prelude On ‘Puer Nobis’
  5. Herald Angels
  6. A Canadian Chrismas Carol
  7. Messe De Noel: Kyrie
  8. L’Enfant – Dieu
  9. La Nuit De Noel
  10. Joy To The World (Fuguing Tune, ‘Irons’)
  11. Lo, He Comes (Hynm – Tune, ‘Advent’)
  12. Ring On Sweet Bells!
  13. Calm On The Listening Ear (Christmas Hymn)
  14. Chorale – Prelude On ‘In Dulci Jubilo’
  15. Dans Cette Etable
  16. Venez Divin Messie!
  17. Prepare Ye The Way
  18. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  19. Two Christmas Carols: The Storke
  20. Two Christmas Carols: The Maiden
  21. The Christmas Rose
  22. Bell Carol
  23. Christmas Slumber Song
  24. The Birth Of Christ: No.2, ‘The Dawn Rose Red’
  25. The Birth Of Christ: No.3, ‘Watchman Tell Us’
  26. The Birth Of Christ: No.4, ‘Carol Christians’
  27. The Mystery Of Bethlehem: ‘The Prophecy’

Total playing time: 78:40