Indulge in the enchanting melodies of the festive season with Michala Petri's "Christmas With Michala Petri," a captivating album that beautifully blends classical and chamber music traditions. Released on August 1, 2008, under the haenssler CLASSIC label, this collection showcases Petri's virtuosity on the recorder, accompanied by a full orchestra, creating a rich and immersive soundscape.
The album features a diverse array of compositions, including well-known Christmas carols and sacred pieces, all masterfully arranged for recorder and orchestra. From the serene "Ave Maria" to the lively "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" (Sleepers wake, the voice is calling), Petri's interpretations bring a fresh and dynamic perspective to these timeless classics. The inclusion of pieces like "Jesu, joy of man's desiring" and "Silent Night" adds a touch of familiarity, while tracks like "Forunderligt at sige" (Strange to say) and "Velkommen igen Gugs engle sma" (Welcome again, God's little angels) offer a glimpse into lesser-known but equally enchanting musical treasures.
With a duration of 59 minutes, "Christmas With Michala Petri" is a perfect companion for the holiday season, offering a blend of solemnity and joy that encapsulates the spirit of Christmas. Petri's exquisite technique and expressive playing make this album a delightful experience for both classical music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Whether you're looking to celebrate the season or simply enjoy some beautiful music, this album is sure to enchant and inspire.
2008 haenssler CLASSIC2008 haenssler CLASSIC
Tracks
Sei willkommen, Jahr des Herrn (Welcome to the Lord's New Year) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Andreas Peter Berggreen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ave Maria (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
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
Welch heftiges Gedrange und Gewuhl (Such a Busy Thronging All Around) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Christian Frederik Emil Horneman, 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
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Choral. Jesu bleibet meine Freude (Jesus, joy of man's desiring) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Der Weihnachtsbaum in seinem Schmuck (Ready Stands the Christmas Tree) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Egil Harder, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme: Chorus. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers wake, the voice Is calling) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Schonster Herr Jesu (Jesu Fairist Lord Jesus) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Traditional, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter): Largo [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Antonio Vivaldi, 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
Hymns and Sacred Songs, FS 83: Forunderligt at sige (Strange to say) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Carl Nielsen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Messiah, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)George Frideric Handel, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Es laulet nun zum Weihnachtsfest (the Bells Ring Out for Christmas Tide) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Velkommen igen Gugs engle sma (Welcome again, God's little angels) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Andreas Peter Berggreen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier, BWV 469: Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier (Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Kimer, I klokker (Ring out, ye bells) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Henrik Rung, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
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