Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the holiday season with the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra's "Classical Christmas." Released on December 1, 2023, under the haenssler CLASSIC label, this captivating album is a celebration of timeless classical pieces that have become synonymous with the festive spirit.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, "Classical Christmas" features 22 tracks that beautifully blend orchestral arrangements and choral masterpieces. The album opens with selections from Tchaikovsky's iconic "The Nutcracker Suite," including the lively "Overture miniature" and the majestic "March." These pieces are complemented by arrangements of beloved Christmas carols such as "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" and "Stille Nacht," each reimagined for recorder and orchestra, adding a unique and refreshing touch to these traditional tunes.
The Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Johannes Skudlik, brings a rich and vibrant sound to the album. Their performance of Bach's "Weihnachts-Oratorium" (Christmas Oratorio) is a highlight, featuring powerful choral numbers like "Ehre sei dir, Gott gesungen" and "Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben." The orchestra also delivers a stunning rendition of Corelli's "Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8," known as the "Christmas Concerto," with its six movements evoking the spirit of the season.
"Classical Christmas" is not just a collection of songs; it's an experience that captures the essence of the holiday season through the lens of classical music. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra or new to their work, this album offers a delightful journey through some of the most cherished pieces of the Christmas repertoire. Perfect for setting the mood during the holidays, this album is a testament to the enduring power of classical music to bring joy and warmth to the season.
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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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