Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Johann Sebastian Bach's "Christmas Classics 2025," a captivating collection of festive favorites and baroque masterpieces. Set to release on December 18, 2025, via Warner Classics, this album is a celebration of the holiday season, blending traditional carols with Bach's iconic compositions.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 7 minutes, the album features a diverse range of tracks, from the joyous "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" to the serene "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." Bach's renowned works, such as selections from the "Weihnachtsoratorium" (Christmas Oratorio) and the enchanting "Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major," share the spotlight with beloved classics like "Silent Night," "The Nutcracker's" "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," and "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing."
The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Still, Still, Still" and "The Shepherd's Carol," as well as instrumental renditions of popular carols. With contributions from composers like Tchaikovsky, Corelli, and Handel, "Christmas Classics 2025" offers a rich tapestry of sounds that will delight classical enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Whether you're looking to set the mood for a holiday gathering or simply enjoy a moment of quiet reflection, this album is sure to become a cherished part of your seasonal playlist.
Tracks
Traditional: We Wish You a Merry ChristmasTraditional, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 6: No. 59, Choral. "Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier"Johann Sebastian Bach, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir
O TannenbaumTraditional, Der Bielefelder Kinderchor, Gerhard Bunk
Traditional: Ding Dong! Merrily on HighTraditional, Thomas Hampson, Hugh Wolff, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Traditional: I Wonder as I WanderTraditional, Sumi Jo
Bach, JS: Musicalisches Gesang-Buch: No. 203, O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild, BWV 493Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Alle Jahre wiederFriedrich Silcher, Der Bielefelder Kinderchor, Gerhard Bunk
Es wird scho glei dumpaTraditional, Vienna Boys' Choir
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 3: No. 24, Chor. "Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir
Traditional: The Angel GabrielTraditional, Edward Higginbottom, Choir of New College, Oxford
Traditional: El noi de la mare (Arr. Llobet for Guitar)Traditional, Thibaut García
Laßt uns das Kindlein wiegenTraditional, Der Bielefelder Kinderchor, Christfried Bickenbach
Traditional: Shepherds Shake off Your Drowsy SleepTraditional, Edward Higginbottom, Choir of New College, Oxford
Bach, JS: Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (Version for Violin and Harpsichord)Johann Sebastian Bach, Nemanja Radulović, Stéphanie Fontanarosa
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act II: No. 14c, Pas de deux. Variation II "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" & No. 14d, Pas de deux. CodaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, John Lanchbery
Ives: A Christmas Carol (Choral Arr. Echols)Charles Ives, Chanticleer
Bach, JS: In dulci jubilo (Adapt. of BWV 368)Johann Sebastian Bach, The Swingle Singers
Traditional: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Orch. Rutter)Traditional, The King's Singers, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
Ding Dong! Merrily on HighTraditional, Sir David Willcocks
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 2: No. 1, Sinfonia (Orch. Wright)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom, Balsom Ensemble
O du fröhlicheTraditional, Vienna Boys' Choir
Traditional / Arr. Pettman: Gabriel's MessageTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Anonymous: Trois anges sont venus ce soirAnonymous, Barbara Hendricks, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Corelli: Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Fatto per la notte di Natale": III. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini
The Little Drummer BoyHarry Simeone, Henry Onorati, Katherine K. Davis, The King's Singers, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
Traditional: Il est né, le divin Enfant (Orch. Rutter)Traditional, Clare College Singers, Jeremy Blandford, John Rutter, Clare College Orchestra
Wade: Adeste fidelesJohn Francis Wade, Edward Higginbottom, Choir of New College, Oxford
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Chorale. "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (Instrumental Version)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Gruber: Stille Nacht, heilige NachtFranz Xaver Gruber, Clare College Singers, Jeremy Blandford, John Rutter, Clare College Orchestra
Traditional: The Holly and the IvyTraditional, Kiri Te Kanawa, Michael George, Coventry Cathedral Choir, Lichfield Cathedral Choir, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Robin Stapleton
Gruber: Silent Night / Stille NachtFranz Xaver Gruber, Anneleen Lenaerts
Anderson: Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson, Maurice Handford, Hallé Orchestra
Corelli: Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Adagio - Allegro (Orch. Wright)Arcangelo Corelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: No. 7, Choral. "Er ist auf Erden kommen arm"Johann Sebastian Bach, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir, Klaus Mertens, Lisa Larsson
Cummings & Mendelssohn: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (After Mendelssohn's Gutenberg Cantata, WoO 9, MWV D4)Felix Mendelssohn, William Hayman Cummings, Edward Higginbottom, Choir of New College, Oxford
The Twelve Days of ChristmasFrederic Austin, Clare College Singers, Jeremy Blandford, John Rutter, Clare College Orchestra
Gruber: Stille Nacht, heilige NachtFranz Xaver Gruber, The King's Singers
The Little Drummer BoyHarry Simeone, Henry Onorati, Katherine K. Davis, Thomas Hampson, Hugh Wolff, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Traditional: Ding Dong, Merrily on HighTraditional, London Brass
Gruber: Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber, Kiri Te Kanawa, Coventry Cathedral Choir, Lichfield Cathedral Choir, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Robin Stapleton
Chilcott: The Shepherd's CarolRobert Chilcott, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Daniel Hyde
Traditional: A Lullaby / Away in a MangerTraditional, Chanticleer, Dawn Upshaw
Tavener: The LambJohn Tavener, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Berlin: White Christmas (Arr. Pasatieri)Irving Berlin, Thomas Hampson, Hugh Wolff, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Chorus. "Hallelujah"George Frideric Handel, Emmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée
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