Holidays Around the World - Felix Mendelssohn - Vinyl LP UK

Holidays Around the World - Felix Mendelssohn

Album Description

Embark on a festive journey around the globe with Felix Mendelssohn's enchanting album, "Holidays Around the World," set to release on November 7, 2025, under the prestigious Naxos Special Projects label. This captivating collection of chamber, classical, and choral pieces offers a unique blend of traditional holiday melodies and classical arrangements, all masterfully curated to celebrate the spirit of the season.

Spanning a diverse array of cultures and traditions, the album features beloved carols and compositions from various corners of the world, including "Jingle Bells," "Stille Nacht," "Hallelujah!," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Mendelssohn's timeless compositions are interwoven with arrangements by notable artists such as Bo Holten, David Willcocks, and others, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both familiar and refreshing.

With a duration of 1 hour and 27 minutes, this album is a perfect companion for the holiday season, offering a serene and uplifting atmosphere. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply looking to enhance your holiday celebrations, "Holidays Around the World" promises to be a delightful addition to your music collection.

7 november 20252025 Naxos Records2025 Naxos Records

Tracks

Jingle BellsJames Lord Pierpont, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Alfred Walter
1:00
Jesus ChristoRoberto Carlos, Wayna Picchu
4:31
IIb. Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Halasz
1:52
Azeremos la MerendaTraditional, Yale Strom's Broken Consort
4:09
Et lidet barn sa lysteligt (Arr. B. Holten)Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
2:13
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, H. 145 (Sung in English) [Arr. for Choir by Anonymous]Franz Xaver Gruber, The Elora Singers, Noel Edison
3:09
A las doce de la noche (Mexico)Traditional, Patricia Salas
2:06
Hallelujah!George Frideric Handel, The Scholars Baroque Ensemble
3:38
Ma'oz TzurAaron Miller, Benzion Miller, Abba Bogin
1:36
Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnaubenJohann Sebastian Bach, Bachchor Mainz, Bachorchester Mainz, Ralf Otto
4:42
In the Bleak Midwinter, H. 73 No. 1Gustav Holst, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
4:51
I. WaltzVladimir Rebikov, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Gavin Sutherland
2:22
Kling, Glöckchen, Kling (Arr. S. Mager for Mixed Choir & Orchestra) [Live]Benedikt Widmann, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Eric Stark
3:15
In dulci jubiloTraditional, Erich Ferstl, Tölzer Knabenchor, Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
2:07
O du frohliche (Arr. For trumpet and organ)Traditional, John Roderick MacDonald, Martin Stephan
2:06
The Boar's Head (Arr. M. Butler, P. Espinoza, and K. Sierra)Traditional, Golden Bough
4:01
Hodie Christus natus est, SwWV 163 (Arr. N. Edison for Choir & Organ)Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, The Edison Singers, Matthew Larkin, Noel Edison
4:00
Sikken voldsom trængsel og alarm (Arr. for Choir by Bo Holten)Peter Faber, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
2:22
III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Concerto Copenhagen, Fredrik From, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
2:27
Gammel julesangPeter Erasmus Lange-Muller, Anne Mette Balling, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
3:00
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. for Choir & Organ by David Willcocks)Felix Mendelssohn, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
2:51
When the Christ to us is bornWitold Lutosławski, Olga Pasichnyk, Polish Radio Choir, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
2:04
IV. Ozi - Oy ChanukahScott Robinson, Eaken Piano Trio
2:31
Glory to God in the HighestSergei Rachmaninoff, Septura
2:23
Es ist ein Ros entsprungenTraditional, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Martin Flämig
2:31
Julen har bragt velsigen budChristoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
2:38
Sing LullabyHerbert Howells, Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse
3:25
XII. Polnisch [Polish] [arr. G. Jacob and P. Lane as Christmas Tree Suite for orchestra]Franz Liszt, RTE Concert Orchestra, Gavin Sutherland
4:13
Thredbo Suite: III. Sleighride to Thredbo (Arr. P. Lane for Orchestra)John Carmichael, BBC Concert Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
1:56
Shchedryk "Carol of the Bells" (Arr. for 3 Trumpets & Valve Trombone by S. Cox)Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych, Septura
1:22
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich herTraditional, Erich Ferstl, Tölzer Knabenchor, Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
2:10

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About Felix Mendelssohn

Felix Mendelssohn, a luminary of the classical music world, is renowned for his exquisite compositions that span chamber music, classical, and choral genres. Born into a highly musical family, Mendelssohn displayed prodigious talent from an early age, becoming a virtuoso pianist and a prolific composer. His works, characterized by their lyrical melodies and intricate structures, have left an indelible mark on the classical music landscape. Mendelssohn's repertoire includes iconic pieces like the "Hebrides Overture" and the "Scottish Symphony," as well as the beloved "Wedding March" from his incidental music for "A Midsummer Night's Dream." His contributions to music, particularly his revival of Bach's works, have cemented his legacy as one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era.