Chen Reiss, the acclaimed Israeli soprano, presents a delightful and festive collection of famous Christmas songs in her album "Joy to the World: Famous Christmas Songs." Released on December 8, 2017, under the BR-Klassik label, this operatic album is a celebration of the holiday season, featuring a mix of classical and traditional carols.
In this 53-minute album, Chen Reiss showcases her exceptional vocal range and versatility, performing a diverse selection of pieces. The tracklist includes beloved classics such as "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Ave Maria," and "Joy to the World," as well as lesser-known gems like "Sogno d’or" and "Kalin esperan archontes." Many of the tracks are arranged by H. Arman, adding a unique touch to the familiar melodies.
Reiss's powerful and expressive voice brings a new dimension to these timeless carols, making this album a perfect accompaniment to the holiday season. Whether you're a fan of opera or simply looking for a beautiful collection of Christmas music, "Joy to the World: Famous Christmas Songs" is sure to enchant and inspire.
2017 BR-Klassik2017 BR-Klassik
Tracks
GloriaRandol Alan Bass, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Festgesang, WoO 9, MWV D4: No. 2, Lied (Adap. W.H. Cummings as Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) [Arr. H. Arman]Felix Mendelssohn, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
L’enfance du Christ, Op. 25, H. 130: Pt. 2b, L'adieu des bergersHector Berlioz, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Sogno d’or, SC 82 (Arr. H. Arman)Giacomo Puccini, Chen Reiss, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
All-night Vigil, Op. 37: VI. Ave MariaSergei Rachmaninoff, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman
Der Christbaum, Op. 21: WalzerVladimir Rebikov, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Bóg się rodzi (Arr. H. Arman)Traditional, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Kalin esperan archontes (Arr. H. Arman)Traditional, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Mary Had a Baby (Arr. H. Arman)Traditional, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman
Adorar al niño (Arr. H. Arman)Traditional, Chen Reiss, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Petersburger Schlittenfahrt, Op. 57Richard Eilenberg, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
In dulci jubilo (Adap. R.L. Pearsall) [Arr. H. Arman]Traditional, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147, Pt. 1: VI. Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe (Sung Without Words) [Arr. for Choir & Orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Tochter Zion, freue dich (After Handel) [Arr. H. Arman]George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Cantique de Noël (Arr. H. Arman)Adolphe Adam, Chen Reiss, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Joy to the World (Arr. H. Arman)Lowell Mason, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
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