Get ready to indulge in the magical world of Christmas with Jonas Kaufmann's enchanting album, "It's Christmas!". Released on 25 November 2022, this captivating collection of 49 festive songs from around the globe is a true masterpiece. Jonas Kaufmann, one of the world's most acclaimed and celebrated tenors, showcases his incredible versatility as he effortlessly glides through an impressive array of languages and musical styles, from traditional church hymns to swinging jazz numbers, pop hits, and intimate folksongs.
This extended Christmas album is a labour of love, with Jonas Kaufmann carefully selecting each song to evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder. The tracklist features a beautiful blend of classic carols, such as "Silent Night" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", alongside lesser-known gems like "In dulci jubilo" and "Kommet, ihr Hirten". Jonas Kaufmann's powerful and expressive voice brings each song to life, making this album a must-have for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit.
The "Gold Edition" of "It's Christmas!" is a special treat, featuring a bonus CD with Jonas Kaufmann reading Christmas stories and poems from renowned authors like Goethe, Claudius, and Rilke. The album also includes a stunning 100-page booklet, complete with personally selected Christmas poems, photos from Jonas Kaufmann's childhood Christmases, and recipes for his favourite Christmas treats.
With its lovingly designed, high-quality packaging and extensive tracklist, "It's Christmas!" is the perfect gift for friends and family. So why not immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season with Jonas Kaufmann's sublime vocals and let the spirit of Christmas shine bright? Available now on Sony Classical, "It's Christmas!" is an album that will leave you feeling merry, bright, and eager to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
This 2LP set was released in 2021.
Tracks
Engel haben Himmelslieder / Gloria in excelsis DeoTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, St. Florianer Sängerknaben, Franz Farnberger
Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Bachchor Salzburg, Alois Glaßner
Süßer die Glocken nie klingenTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Adeste fidelesJohn Francis Wade, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Cantique de Noël (Minuit, Chrétiens) / O Holy NightAdolphe Adam, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Trois anges sont venus ce soirAugusta Holmès, Jonas Kaufmann, Berlin Music Ensemble
In dulci jubiloMichael Praetorius, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Kommet, ihr HirtenTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Tochter ZionGeorge Frideric Handel, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Bachchor Salzburg, Alois Glaßner
Ihr Kinderlein, kommetChristoph von Schmid, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
What Child Is This?Traditional, Ralph Greaves, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Es wird scho glei dumpaTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Florian Pedarnig
Still, still, stillTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Florian Pedarnig
Maria durch ein Dornwald gingTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, St. Florianer Sängerknaben, Franz Farnberger
Im Woid is so staadFranz Xaver Rambold, Jonas Kaufmann, Florian Pedarnig
Alle Jahre wiederFriedrich Silcher, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
White ChristmasIrving Berlin, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Jingle BellsJames Lord Pierpont, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Was soll das bedeuten?Traditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Vom Himmel hoch, ihr Englein, kommt!Traditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Gesù bambinoPietro Yon, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, St. Florianer Sängerknaben, Franz Farnberger
Lasst uns froh und munter seinJosef Annegarn, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, St. Florianer Sängerknaben, Franz Farnberger
Leise rieselt der SchneeTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Morgen, Kinder, wird's was gebenCarl Gottlieb Hering, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Entre le boeuf et l'âne grisTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Der englische GrußTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Stefanie Iranyi, Spielmusik Karl Edelmann
Auf, ihr HirtensleutTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Stefanie Iranyi, Spielmusik Karl Edelmann
Als Maria übers Gebirge gingTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Stefanie Iranyi, Spielmusik Karl Edelmann
In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Es ist ein Ros entsprungenMichael Praetorius, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Macht hoch die TürTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Bachchor Salzburg, Alois Glaßner
Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier, BWV 469Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Luther, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, St. Florianer Sängerknaben, Franz Farnberger
Zu Bethlehem geborenTraditionell, Jonas Kaufmann, Stefanie Iranyi, Spielmusik Karl Edelmann
Jetzt fangen wir zum Singen anTobi Reiser, Jonas Kaufmann, Spielmusik Karl Edelmann
Mariä WiegenliedTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Spielmusik Karl Edelmann
O du fröhlicheTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Bachchor Salzburg, Alois Glaßner
O Heiland, reiß die Himmel aufTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Kling, Glöckchen, klingelingelingTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich herMartin Luther, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
O TannenbaumTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Nu tändas tusen juleljusEmmy Köhler, Jonas Kaufmann, Cologne Studio Big Band, Wieland Reissmann
Stille NachtFranz Xaver Gruber, Jonas Kaufmann, Florian Pedarnig
Still, still, stillTraditional, Jonas Kaufmann, Jochen Rieder, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasHugh Martin, Ralph Blane, Jonas Kaufmann, Till Brönner, Cologne Studio Big Band, Wieland Reissmann
Winter WonderlandFelix Bernard, Jonas Kaufmann, Cologne Studio Big Band, Wieland Reissmann
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)Mel Tormé, Robert Wells, Jonas Kaufmann, Cologne Studio Big Band, Wieland Reissmann
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Jule Styne, Jonas Kaufmann, Till Brönner, Cologne Studio Big Band, Wieland Reissmann
All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff, Jonas Kaufmann, Cologne Studio Big Band, Wieland Reissmann
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte aus dem Lukas-Evangelium (2, 1-20)Jonas Kaufmann
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