Christmas with the Stars, Vol. 2 [Erato] (1999)

About this title: Christmas with the Stars, Vol. 2 is a fairly engaging and eclectic compilation of carols performed by the likes of Loreena McKennitt, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Natalie Cole, the Choir of New College Oxford, the Boxton Camerata, Hugh Wolf and the BBC Philarmonic. Given such a wide range of artists, it's not entirely surprising that the comp doesn't always hold together, but any listener who has such wide-ranging tastes should find this a good holiday album. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. Snow [Lampman/McKennitt]
2. Coventry Carol [Traditional]
3. In Dulci Jubilo [Traditional]
4. A Christmas Carol [Ives]
5. Et Exsultavit [From "Magnificent"] [Vivaldi]
6. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks [Tye/Higginbottom]
7. Fulfilment [Traditional]
8. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing [Mendelssohn/Wilcock]
9. For Unto Us a Child Is Born [From Messiah] [Handel]
10. Alleluia [Pasatieri]
11. Oh, Du Fröhliche [Traditional]
12. The Christmas Song [Torme/Wells]
13. I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked [OHara/Twohig]
14. Cantique de Noël [Adam]
15. The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy [Traditional]
16. Chorale: Wie Soll Ich Dich Empfangen [From "Christmas Oratio"] [Bach]
17. There Is No Rose of Such Virtue [Traditional/Anonymo]
18. Sheperds Rejoice
19. Rocking Carol [Traditional]
20. Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes [Angels from the Realms of Glory]
21. Douce Nuit [Anonymous Composer]
22. Silent Night [Gruber/Mohr]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.