The 71-strong male voices of the NDGC presents this fine collection of Christmas musical landmarks in 'the hope of reawakening that mystery and wonder' of the Christmas seasons of their childhood. A noble purpose, and beautifully realized, from the opening cut, the lovely title song, and a marvelous 'Gloucestershire Wassail,' Steven Sametz' 'Noel,' and 'Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming to Handl's 'O Magnum Mysterium,' Monteverdi's 'Hodie Christus natus est,' a ringing 'Riu, riu, chiu' and 'Here We Come A Wassailing,' this is as rich, smooth, melodic and harmonious as any Christmas collection we've heard. We particularly enjoyed the spiritual 'Mary Had A Baby' and the joyous West Indian song 'De Mornin' Come.' One of the best of the year!