"Advent - Christmas - Epiphany (CD2)" by Jeremy Filsell gathers 13 classical pieces and carols in a 2018 program lasting 54:39. The sequence moves through the season with a clear sense of order, beginning with "Carol: See Amid The Winter's Snow (" Humility ")" and continuing through "My Lord Has Come," "Carol: Seven Rejoices Of Mary," and "The Oxen." It is a disc shaped by the devotional calendar, where familiar seasonal texts sit beside reflective improvisation and more contemplative writing.
What gives this album its character is the balance between well-known carols and less familiar titles. "That Yonge Child" and "Carol: Away In A Manger (" Cradle Song ")" bring a traditional Christmas atmosphere, while "Carol: O Come All Ye Faithful (" Adeste Fidelis ")" is paired with "Improvisation On Adeste Fideles," adding contrast within the same devotional theme. Filsell's program does not rush the season; instead, it lets each piece unfold with space for the listener to settle into winter listening.
The middle of the disc keeps the focus on seasonal reflection. "Rejoice And Be Merry" and "Carol: God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" anchor the familiar Christmas repertoire, but the album also includes "The Nine Gifts," which extends the spiritual tone beyond a simple carol collection. Because the track list is so closely tied to Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, the album works well as a complete end-of-year sequence rather than a set of isolated pieces. Its progression feels deliberate and liturgical.
By the final tracks, the atmosphere turns toward Epiphany with "Epiphany Carol" and "Novo Profusio Gaudio." That movement from Advent expectation to Christmas celebration and then to Epiphany gives the album a clear seasonal arc. The result is a classical holiday program with depth, useful for quiet evenings, reflective December listening, or a playlist that favors choral and organ-based Christmas repertoire. The variety of carol titles keeps the disc grounded in the season throughout.
As a Christmas and New Year listening choice, "Advent - Christmas - Epiphany (CD2)" offers a measured and thoughtful journey through winter music. Jeremy Filsell's 2018 classical album, with its 13 tracks and 54:39 running time, is defined by titles that connect directly to the season's story. From "See Amid The Winter's Snow" to "Epiphany Carol," it presents a coherent and specific holiday program for listeners who prefer traditional repertoire and a calm seasonal mood.
