Notes and Editorial Reviews
For the past nine years, the Hänssler Classic-SWR co-production of the Musikalischer Adventskalender has been one of the most eagerly anticipated releases for the holiday season! Each recording documented the wealth and variety of choral and instrumental ensembles in the southwest of Germany, sharing the many musical faces of Christmas with the world: ancient and modern, small ensembles, choirs or orchestras, rhythmic, celebratory and contemplative.
This year, we are delighted to share with you a Best of the Musikalischer Adventskalender with a delightful disc that has assembled the most perfect musical moments from the past nine years.
For the past nine years, the Hänssler Classic-SWR co-production of the Musikalischer Adventskalender has been one of the most eagerly anticipated releases for the holiday season! Each recording documented the wealth and variety of choral and instrumental ensembles in the southwest of Germany, sharing the many musical faces of Christmas with the world: ancient and modern, small ensembles, choirs or orchestras, rhythmic, celebratory and contemplative.
This year, we are delighted to share with you a Best of the Musikalischer Adventskalender with a delightful disc that has assembled the most perfect musical moments from the past nine years. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Machet die Tore weit by Andreas Hammerschmidt
Conductor:
Jan Schumacher
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Mainz Chamber Choir
Period: Baroque
Written: 17th Century; Germany
2.
Solomon, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by George Frideric Handel
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Novas Brass
Period: Baroque
Written: by 1749; London, England
3.
Whisperin' Your Name by Jill Nordin
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Lingenfeld Gospel Choir
4.
Enrico IV: Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Aramis Trio
Period: 20th Century
5.
Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Sabine Murza Trio
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1934; USA
6.
Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Stuttgarter Saloniker
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1948; USA
7.
Leise rieselt der Schnee by Traditional
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Stuttgart State Opera Children's Chorus
Period: 20th Century
8.
In dulci jubilo by Traditional
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Secret de Muses
Period: Medieval
Written: 12th Century; Germany
9.
Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 by Gabriel Fauré
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Ulmer Spatzenchor
Period: Romantic
Written: 1865; France
10.
Es wird scho glei dumpa by Hans Bauernfeind
Orchestra/Ensemble:
St. Eberhard Girls' Choir
11.
Menuet by Anonymous
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Glottertal Trachtenkapelle Zither Group
Period: Baroque
Written: circa 1700; Austria
12.
Maria durch ein Dornwald ging by Traditional
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Freiburg Spielleyt Ensemble
13.
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: no 43, Ehre sei dir, Gott! by Johann Sebastian Bach
Orchestra/Ensemble:
German Brass
Period: Baroque
Written: 1734-1735; Leipzig, Germany
14.
Adeste fideles "O come, all ye faithful" by John Francis Wade
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Ex-semble Münchweiler
Period: Classical
Written: by 1782; England
15.
Segne und behüte uns by Traditional
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Mainz Cathedral Brass Ensemble
16.
Hört, der Engel helle Lieder by Traditional
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Stuttgart Hymnus Boys Choir
17.
Weihnachtslieder (6), Op. 8: no 3, Die Könige by Peter Cornelius
Performer:
Andreas Bongard ()
Period: Romantic
Written: 1856/1870; Weimar, Germany
18.
Messiah, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony "Pifa" by George Frideric Handel
Orchestra/Ensemble:
RSO Barock
Period: Baroque
Written: 1742; London, England
19.
Nigra sum by Pablo Casals
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Pfälzische Kurrende
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1942
20.
Concerto for Violin in F minor, Op. 8 no 4/RV 297 "L'inverno": 2nd movement, Largo by Antonio Vivaldi
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Concerto Constanz
Period: Baroque
Written: 1725; Venice, Italy
21.
Schlaf, mein Kindelein by Max Reger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Stuttgart Southwest German Radio Vocal Ensemble
Period: Romantic
Written: Germany
22.
Dirait-on by Morten Lauridsen
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Heidenheim New Chamber Choir
23.
Sinfonia by Johann Sebastian Bach
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Baden-Baden Philharmonic Orchestra
24.
Silent Night by Franz Xaver Gruber
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Rastatt Vocal Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: 1818; Austria
Sound Samples
Solomon, HWV 67, Act III: Sinfonia, "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" (arr. for brass ensemble)
Oblivion (arr. J. Bragato)
Leise rieselt der Schnee (arr. J. Knecht)
In dulci jubilo (arr. R. Lislevand): In dulci jubilo
Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11
Maria durch ein Dornwald ging
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 (arr. for brass ensemble): Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Part V: Ehre sei dir, Gott gesungen (arr. for brass ensemble)
Adeste fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful) (arr. S. Strohbach)
Segne und behute uns (arr. T. Swartam): Segne und behute uns
Hort der Engel helle Lieder (Angels We Have Heard On High)
Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8 (arr. K. Schnurl): Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: No. 3. Die Konige (The 3 Kings) (arr. K. Schnurl)
Messiah, HWV 56 (arr. for string quartet and harpsichord): Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Pifa (arr. for string quartet and harpsichord)
Nigra sum (I am black): Nigra sum (I Am Black)
The 4 Seasons: Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter): II. Largo
12 German Sacred Songs: No. 4. Schlaf, mein Kindelein
Les Chansons des roses: No. 5. Dirait-on
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Part II: Sinfonia
Stille Nacht (Silent Night) (arr. H. Speck)
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