Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with Johann Sebastian Bach's "Christmas Classics 2024," a captivating collection of timeless pieces set to release on December 25, 2024, under Warner Classics. This exquisite album spans a generous duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical and classical piano compositions that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
The album features a diverse array of works, including traditional carols, sacred choral pieces, and instrumental masterpieces. From the joyous "Ding Dong, Merrily on High" to the serene "Noël des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison" by Debussy, each track is a testament to the enduring beauty of Christmas music. Notable highlights include Bach's own "Weihnachtsoratorium," the delicate "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," and the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus from Handel's "Messiah."
"Christmas Classics 2024" is not just a compilation but a carefully curated journey through the sounds of the season, showcasing Bach's profound influence and the timeless appeal of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or simply looking to enhance your holiday festivities, this album promises to be a cherished addition to your collection.
Tracks
Traditional: Ding Dong, Merrily on HighLondon Brass
Satie: Menus propos enfantins: No. 3, Valse du chocolat aux amandesAldo Ciccolini
Traditional: Watchman of ZionJoel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Anne Azéma
Charpentier: Messe de minuit pour noël, H. 9: III. Kyrie eleisonLes Arts Florissants, William Christie
Tournemire: L'orgue mystique, Cycle de Noël, Op. 55: Office No. 4 "De Dominica infra Octavam Nativitatis": III. ÉlévationBernard Foccroulle
Traditional: Go, Tell It on the Mountain (Arr. Pasatieri)Thomas Hampson
Charpentier: Noëls sur les instruments, H. 534: No. 6, Une jeune pucelleLes Arts Florissants, William Christie
Corelli: Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Fatto per la notte di Natale": I. Vivace - GraveGiovanni Antonini, Il Giardino Armonico
Traditional: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. Cullen)Kiri Te Kanawa, Coventry Cathedral Choir, Jouko Harjanne, Lichfield Cathedral Choir, Michael George
Traditional: A Christmas HymnJoel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Brown University Chorus, Schola Cantorum of Boston
Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: II. Wolcum Yole!Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Willcocks, Osian Ellis
Charpentier: Messe de minuit pour noël, H. 9: I. Kyrie eleisonLes Arts Florissants, William Christie
Tournemire: L'orgue mystique, Cycle de Noël, Op. 55: Office No. 4 "De Dominica infra Octavam Nativitatis": I. Prélude à l'introïtBernard Foccroulle
Manfredini: Concerto grosso in C Major, Op. 3 No. 12 "Con una pastorale per il Santissimo Natale': II. LargoGiovanni Antonini, Il Giardino Armonico
Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IV. (b) BalulalowChoir of King's College, Cambridge, David Willcocks, Osian Ellis
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 3: No. 24, Chor. "Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen"Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir
Traditional: El noi de la mare (Arr. Llobet for Guitar)Thibaut García
Handel: Joy to the WorldJoel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Brown University Chorus, Schola Cantorum of Boston
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 3: No. 24, Chor. "Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen" (Reprise)Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir
Debussy: Noël des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison, CD 147, L. 139Jean-Paul Kreder, Ensemble vocal Jean-Paul-Kreder, Françoise Petit
Dandrieu: Livre de noëls: No. 17, Noël de Saintonge "Nos bergers"Marie-Claire Alain
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 1: No. 2, MarchSir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Trad: O du fröhliche! O du selige!Andrew Parrott, Jennifer Ward Clarke, Taverner Choir, Taverner Players
Mozart: Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427: V. Domine DeusLouis Langrée, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay, Véronique Gens, Yves Castagnet
Corelli: Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Fatto per la notte di Natale": III. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioGiovanni Antonini, Il Giardino Armonico
Joubert: There is No RoseEdward Higginbottom, Choir of New College, Oxford
Charpentier: In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: I. Prélude. "Usquequo avertis faciem tuam"Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Jean-Yves Ravoux
Wade: Adeste fidelesEdward Higginbottom, Choir of New College, Oxford
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 14c, Pas de deux. Variation II "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Schütz: Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11: No. 16, Ein Kind ist uns geboren, SWV 384Louis Devos, Schola Cantorum Bruxelliensis
The Little Drummer BoyThomas Hampson
Charpentier: Messe de minuit pour noël, H. 9: IX. Agnus DeiLes Arts Florissants, William Christie
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