Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical Christmas music with Emma Kirkby's exquisite album, featuring timeless compositions by Alessandro Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli, Johann Pachelbel, and Johann Sebastian Bach. Released in 2000 under the BIS label, this captivating collection spans a little over an hour and offers a rich tapestry of choral, operatic, and orchestral works that celebrate the spirit of the season.
Emma Kirkby, renowned for her ethereal voice and masterful interpretation, brings to life a diverse array of pieces that range from the tender and reflective to the joyous and triumphant. The album opens with Scarlatti's "Natus est Jesus," a cantata that beautifully captures the essence of the Nativity, followed by the enchanting "Non so qual più m'ingombra," a recitative and aria that showcases Kirkby's vocal prowess. Corelli's "Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto'" adds a dynamic and festive energy to the collection, while Pachelbel's "Canon and Gigue in D Major" offers a serene and contemplative interlude.
Bach's contributions, including the iconic "Air on the G String" from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major and the choral masterpiece "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147a, are highlights of the album. These works, along with the other compositions, are performed with exquisite artistry by Emma Kirkby, accompanied by London Baroque and conducted by Charles Medlam. The album's thoughtful curation and impeccable performances make it a cherished addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection, offering a perfect blend of sacred and secular Christmas music that resonates with the timeless beauty of the season.
Tracks
Natus est JesusPhilipp Friedrich Boddecker, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Non so qual più m'ingombra: I. Recitative. Non so qual più m'ingombra…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Non so qual più m'ingombra: II. Aria. Che sara? Chi´a me lo dice?…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Non so qual più m'ingombra: III. Recitative. E nato, al fin mi dice…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Non so qual più m'ingombra: IV. Pastoral Aria. Nacque, col Gran Messia…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Canon and Gigue in D Major: CanonJohann Pachelbel, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Canon & Gigue in D Major, P. 37: GigueJohann Pachelbel, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61 (text by Martin Luther): Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61: Offne dich mein ganzes HerzeJohann Sebastian Bach, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Overture (Suite) No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air, "Air on the G String"Johann Sebastian Bach, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147a: Bereite dir, Jesu, noch itzo die BahnJohann Sebastian Bach, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: I. Recitative. O di Betlemme, altera poverta venturosa...Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: II. Aria. Dal bel Segno d´una Stella…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: III. Recitative. Presa d'uomo la forma…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: IV. Aria. L´autor d´ogni mio bene…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: V. Recitative. Fortunati Pastori!…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: VI. Pastorale. Tocco la prima sorte a voi, pastori...Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace - Grave - AllegroArcangelo Corelli, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": II. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioArcangelo Corelli, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Vivace - Allegro - Pastorale ad libitum (Largo)Arcangelo Corelli, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
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