Released 20 years ago
The Wonder of Christmas
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square · 2006
58 min · 16 tracks · classical music
A rich tapestry of choral harmonies and orchestral arrangements that evoke the warmth and joy of the Christmas season.
Top tracks — play these first
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Joy to the World — This vibrant opener captures the celebratory essence of Christmas with its powerful choral arrangement and joyful melody, setting a festive tone for the album.
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Carol of the Bells — The intricate rhythms and harmonies bring a lively energy that showcases the choir's vocal prowess, making it a standout track that resonates with listeners.
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Hallelujah From Messiah — This piece exemplifies the choir’s ability to blend classical elements with spiritual themes, delivering an emotionally stirring performance that highlights their range.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for festive gatherings
- warmth for cozy winter nights
- sing-along favorites with family
- inviting atmosphere for holiday cheer
- rich harmonies for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer modern, edgy sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved holiday album, showcasing the choir's signature sound in a festive context.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, The Wonder of Christmas is part of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's extensive catalog of holiday music. By this time, the choir had established itself as a staple in American Christmas music, following their successful 2003 release, Spirit of the Season, which had further solidified their reputation for uplifting and traditional holiday performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Whitacre· Pentatonix· John Rutter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Joy to the World 2:47
- 2 Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing? 4:58
- 3 Oh, Come All Ye Faithful 4:22
- 4 Carol of the Bells 2:57
- 5 The First Nowell 5:27
- 6 Christmas Processional: Gloria in Excelsis Deo! 4:16
- 7 Sweet Little Jesus Boy 2:37
- 8 Children, Go Where I Send Thee 2:48
- 9 Winter Wonderland 3:04
- 10 We Need a Little Christmas 2:09
- 11 White Christmas 4:20
- 12 Sleigh Ride 3:05
- 13 Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella 3:03
- 14 What Shall We Give to the Babe in the Manger? 4:25
- 15 Angels, From the Realms of Glory 4:41
- 16 Hallelujah From Messiah 3:44
What to play next
Then Sings My Soul
2006
Continues the choral and orchestral richness with a focus on spiritual themes.
A Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas
2000
Sets the festive mood with similar seasonal harmonies and arrangements.
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