Nils Lindberg's "A Christmas Cantata" is a captivating journey through the timeless melodies and spiritual narratives of the Christmas season. Released on January 1, 2000, under the Proprius label, this 50-minute album is a harmonious blend of traditional carols and original compositions, all masterfully arranged by Lindberg himself. The album opens with a stirring introduction, setting the stage for a series of beautifully rendered pieces that include well-known favorites like "Ding dong! Merrily on high," "Sussex Carol," and "God rest you merry, gentlemen," alongside lesser-known gems like "Gläd dig du Kristi brud" and "Den signade dag." Lindberg's arrangements are both respectful of the original compositions and innovative, offering fresh perspectives on these beloved tunes. The album concludes with a joyful "A Merry Christmas," leaving the listener with a sense of warmth and festive cheer. "A Christmas Cantata" is a testament to Nils Lindberg's skill as a composer and arranger, and a delightful addition to any holiday music collection.
Tracks
A Christmas Cantata: I. Introduction - II. The people That walked in darkness have seen a great lightNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: III. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on This wiseNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: IV. Ding dong! Merrily on highNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: V. And It came to pass in those daysNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: VI. Sussex CarolNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: VII. And there were in the same countryNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: VIII. Gläd dig du Kristi brudNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: IX. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heartNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: X. God rest you merry, gentlemenNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: XI. Now when Jesus was bornNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: XII. Deck the hallNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: XIII. In the beginning was the WordNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
A Christmas Cantata: XIV. A Merry ChristmasNils Lindberg, Margareta Jalkeus, Olle Persson, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Nils Lindberg Big Band, Gustaf Sjokvist
Visa på väg (Arr. N. Lindberg)Traditional, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Gustaf Sjokvist
Kom min vän (Arr. N. Lindberg)Traditional, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Gustaf Sjokvist
Den signade dag (Arr. N. Lindberg)Traditional, Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör, Gustaf Sjokvist
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