Give the Gift of Music
![TCHAIKOVSKY, P.I.: Nutcracker (The) [Ballet] (Royal Ballet, 2018) (NTSC)](images/OA1290D.png "TCHAIKOVSKY, P.I.: Nutcracker (The) [Ballet] (Royal Ballet, 2018) (NTSC)")
![TCHAIKOVSKY, P.I.: Nutcracker (The) [Ballet]](images/OA1290D-Visual-Album.jpg "TCHAIKOVSKY, P.I.: Nutcracker (The) [Ballet]")
This year’s featured new holiday-related releases include a special collection of 100 Christmas Classics, sung by some of the world's most famous choirs and soloists, ranging from J. S. Bach's lofty Christmas Oratorio to simple songs of the countryside, including the most famous of all, Silent Night, Holy Night, as well as Septura's arrangement of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker for brass septet. The Royal Ballet's newest production of The Nutcracker may also be enjoyed exclusively on Apple Music.
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Recommended Christmas Titles
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‘Otto has a fine team of soloists.’
– American Record Guide
– American Record Guide
★★★★★
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‘A recital so entertaining that the missing
words don’t matter.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★
words don’t matter.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★
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‘The singing and playing are nothing short of phenomenal.’
– Fanfare
– Fanfare
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‘The pieces are well played and should satisfy listeners looking for orchestral music intended to drum up holiday cheer.’
– AllMusic.com
– AllMusic.com
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‘These singers embrace and elevate everything they sing – and their performances are imbued with a vivaciousness and joy that’s absolutely infectious.’
– ClassicsToday.com
– ClassicsToday.com
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‘This is a moving and inspiring collection,
beautifully sung.’
– Classic FM
beautifully sung.’
– Classic FM
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‘This is a Christmas disc to pull out when one wishes to be swept away by the grandeur of the season.’
– Fanfare
– Fanfare
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‘The Schola Antiqua of Chicago brings an appealing youthful sound to this ancient music of the ages.’
– The Buffalo News ★★★★
– The Buffalo News ★★★★
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An album of festive classical works help you to get ready for the holidays!
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Perfect for children of all ages, this album is a charming and engaging retelling of the nativity through music, song and rhyme.
![HANDEL, G.F.: Messiah [Oratorio]](images/2.110387.png "HANDEL, G.F.: Messiah [Oratorio]")
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Gift Ideas for Children from Naxos
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‘The selection is both unique and imaginative, and should open a door to a wonderful world that children and their parents can discover together.’
– Audiophile Audition
– Audiophile Audition
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‘My First Classical Albums has the content and presentation needed to be a bright spot through this holiday season and for many years to come.’
– Infodad.com ★★★★
– Infodad.com ★★★★
ISBN: 978-1-78198-029-3
‘The whole book is beautifully designed, very clear and user friendly. This would be a wonderfully enriching book choice for a child beginning piano lessons for the first time.’
– Books for Keeps ★★★★
– Books for Keeps ★★★★
ISBN: 978-1-84379-118-8
‘Classical music is much-embattled at school,
but gets a lift-off from Naxos's excellent and
timely My First Classical Music Book.’
– The Times
but gets a lift-off from Naxos's excellent and
timely My First Classical Music Book.’
– The Times
NA214912 [Audiobook]
‘This is a great collection to put on as an entertainment at Christmas for oneself as well as guests, especially the young ones.’
– Lancette Arts Journal
– Lancette Arts Journal
NA0237 [Audiobook]
‘[David Timson] not only provides varied and excellent voices, but he also matches voice to character with intelligence and discernment.’
– AudioFile
– AudioFile
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NA0189 [Audiobook]
‘Fairy tale fans and Frozen-philes interested in exploring the film’s source material will want to listen to this collection of Andersen’s
classic stories.’
– Library Journal
classic stories.’
– Library Journal
Classical Music Playlists for the Holidays
Happy Holidays from Naxos! The holidays are a very special time of the year filled with celebrations of all kinds, from office parties to family gatherings and festive meals. All of these events wouldn’t feel right without the perfect soundtrack of holiday music to set the tone of joy and celebration. Here is a selection of playlists to do just that, we hope you enjoy and have a very happy holiday season!
Listen to an excerpt from the Overture to Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, performed by Septura:
