Plunge into the enchanting world of classical Christmas music with the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra's latest release, "Classical Christmas." This captivating album, set to release on December 1, 2023, under the haenssler CLASSIC label, is a celebration of the holiday season through the lens of timeless operatic and orchestral works.
The album spans a diverse range of compositions, from the lively and familiar "Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky to the serene and spiritual "Ave Maria" by Schubert, arranged for recorder and orchestra. The Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra brings a fresh and vibrant interpretation to these beloved pieces, showcasing their exceptional skill and musicality.
With a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, "Classical Christmas" offers a rich and immersive listening experience. The album features a mix of well-known Christmas carols and lesser-known gems, all beautifully arranged and performed with the orchestra's signature elegance and precision. Highlights include the joyous "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night), the majestic "Weihnachts-Oratorium" (Christmas Oratorio) by Bach, and the enchanting "Concerto grosso in G Minor" by Corelli, also known as the "Christmas Concerto."
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or simply looking to add some festive cheer to your holiday season, "Classical Christmas" is sure to delight. The Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra's masterful performances and the carefully curated selection of pieces make this album a standout addition to any music collection.
Tracks
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH 35: Overture miniaturePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, Klaus-Peter Hahn
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH 35: MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, Klaus-Peter Hahn
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH 35, Act II Tableau III: Divertissement: Danse russe TrepakPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, Klaus-Peter Hahn
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Michael Praetorius, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Weihnacht bringt die Segensbotschaft (arr. For recorder and orchestra) [Christmas has brought a blessed message]Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76, No. 52. Maria Wiegenlied: Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76: No. 52, Mariae Wiegenlied (Mary's Cradle Song) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Max Reger, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Joseph, lieber Joseph mein, "Let the Clouds Sweetly Resound" (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)Anonymous, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Stille Nacht (Silent Night) [arr. S. Schultz]Franz Xaver Gruber, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria!), Op. 52, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau": Ellen's Gesang III [Ave Maria!], Op. 56, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau" [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Franz Schubert, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Allelujah! Freuet euch, ihr Christen alleAndreas Hammerschmidt, Solistenensemble, Das, Gerhard Schnitter
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: Pt. V: Ehre sei dir, Gott gesungen … (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Stuttgart Hymnus Boys' Choir, Gerhard Wilhelm
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: Pt. V: Chorale. Dein Glanz all Finsternis verzehrt … (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Stuttgart Hymnus Boys' Choir, Gerhard Wilhelm
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: Pt. VI: Chorus. Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben… (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Stuttgart Hymnus Boys' Choir, Gerhard Wilhelm
Uns ist ein Kindlein heut geborn, BWV 414Johann Sebastian Bach, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, BWV 123: Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen (Chorus)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Horch! Die Weihnachtsglocken klingen (Arr. K. Bergmuller)Karl Bergmuller, Meistersinger, Die, Klaus Breuninger
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace - GraveArcangelo Corelli, Iona Brown, Jonathan Rees, Lionel Handy, John Constable, Ian Watson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": II. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Iona Brown, Jonathan Rees, Lionel Handy, John Constable, Ian Watson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Iona Brown, Jonathan Rees, Lionel Handy, John Constable, Ian Watson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": IV. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, Iona Brown, Jonathan Rees, Lionel Handy, John Constable, Ian Watson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": V. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Iona Brown, Jonathan Rees, Lionel Handy, John Constable, Ian Watson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": VI. PastoraleArcangelo Corelli, Iona Brown, Jonathan Rees, Lionel Handy, John Constable, Ian Watson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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