Glad Christmas Tidings
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square · 2011
65 min · 13 tracks · classical music
A warm blend of traditional carols and classical choir pieces, enveloping listeners in a festive sonic embrace.
Top tracks — play these first
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Silent Night — This rendition of Silent Night features hauntingly beautiful harmonies that elevate the familiar carol into a transcendent experience. The choir's serene delivery captures the essence of peace synonymous with the song.
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Joy to the World — Joy to the World stands out with its exuberant arrangement, showcasing the choir’s dynamic range and vocal power, making it a celebratory centerpiece of the album.
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Angels, from the Realms of Glory — The climactic performance of Angels, from the Realms of Glory embodies a majestic grandeur that reflects both traditional and contemporary choral techniques, making it an emotive highlight.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic holiday choral journey
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- rich harmonies celebrating warmth
- for festive gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike choral arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid holiday album that adds to their extensive catalog without being a standout entry point.
- Themes
- festive choral traditions· sacred holiday celebrations· orchestral warmth
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Glad Christmas Tidings marks a significant addition to The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's extensive discography. This album follows their previous holiday release, which had positioned them firmly as a staple in Christmas music recordings. With their rich vocal harmonies and orchestral arrangements, this album continues to build on the choir's legacy of uplifting seasonal performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Whitacre· Pentatonix· John Rutter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Processional: "A Christmas Roundelay" 4:56
- 2 Joy to the World 3:28
- 3 The Cat and the Mouse Carol 6:34
- 4 "Gloria in excelsis" from Mass in C Minor, K. 421 2:28
- 5 Gesú bambino 4:27
- 6 "Ring Out, Ye Crystal Spheres" from Hodie 4:36
- 7 Los pastores a belén 2:04
- 8 Silent Night 4:52
- 9 Three Dancing Carols 5:56
- 10 A Holiday Hoedown for Organ ("Deck Them Halls") 2:25
- 11 Away in a Manger 3:40
- 12 Angels, from the Realms of Glory 5:11
- 13 Sing, Choirs of Angels! 15:10
What to play next
This Is the Christ
2011
Continues the uplifting choral experience with a focus on spiritual themes.
This Is the Christ
2011
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