In an effort to sophisticated interpretation of famous works for the Christmas season, is this CD for me rather to the unnecessary shots. It is neat singing and music making, but everything is interpreted very worn. In addition a frankly ridiculous pronunciation of the Latin text of this oratorio. Here a text with French pronunciation is used which already is worrying one. If you like it slow, which it may acquire. I can not recommend it. There are much better recordings of this work that can also convey a feeling of Christmas.