Notes and Editorial Reviews
The joy we feel in anticipating the sun’s return after the winter solstice is greatly magnified by the spiritual light that comes with Christmas. This recording, Christmas Joy in Latvia, is a collection of new musical works to enrich the season’s array of colors. The essence of the CD is expressed by its title: it highlights age-old values in a contemporary fashion. The old world and its traditions change with each new year.
The joy we feel in anticipating the sun’s return after the winter solstice is greatly magnified by the spiritual light that comes with Christmas. This recording, Christmas Joy in Latvia, is a collection of new musical works to enrich the season’s array of colors. The essence of the CD is expressed by its title: it highlights age-old values in a contemporary fashion. The old world and its traditions change with each new year. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
On Christmas Eve by Vilnis Salaks
Conductor:
Andrejs Jansons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Chamber Orchestra,
Latvian State Choir
Written: 2006; Latvia
2.
Latvian Solstice in the New World by Ugis Praulins
Conductor:
Andrejs Jansons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Chamber Orchestra,
Latvian State Choir
3.
At Christmastime by Bruno Skulte
Conductor:
Andrejs Jansons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Chamber Orchestra,
Latvian State Choir
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1960s
4.
Christmas Cantata by Juris Karlsons
Conductor:
Andrejs Jansons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Chamber Orchestra,
Latvian State Choir
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1991
5.
Christmas Cantata: Welcome Christmas by Pauls Dambis
Conductor:
Andrejs Jansons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Chamber Orchestra,
Latvian State Choir
Written: 2003
6.
In nativitate Domini by Rihards Dubra
Conductor:
Andrejs Jansons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Chamber Orchestra,
Latvian State Choir
Period: 20th Century
Written: 2000
Featured Sound Samples
On Christmas Eve (Salaks)
At Christmastime (Skulte)
In nativitate Domini (Dubra): VI. Alleluia
Sound Samples
Latvian Solstice in the New World: Bees' Song
Latvian Solstice in the New World: Christmas Has Arrived
Latvian Solstice in the New World: In Church With My Godchild
Latvian Solstice in the New World: Christmas is Counting Money
Latvian Solstice in the New World: Mummers
Latvian Solstice in the New World: My Lovely Flax Field
Ziemas-svetku kantate (Christmas Cantata): The Morning is So Bright
Ziemas-svetku kantate (Christmas Cantata): The Sparkling Snow-covered Fields
Ziemas-svetku kantate (Christmas Cantata): Gentle Lamb of God
Our Lord's Nativity: A Light Will Shine
Our Lord's Nativity: Rejoice, Daughter of Zion
Our Lord's Nativity: There Were Shepherds
Our Lord's Nativity: Glory to God in the Highest
Our Lord's Nativity: The Word Was Made Flesh
Our Lord's Nativity: Alleluia
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