Stocking Stuffers - Johann Sebastian Bach - Vinyl LP UK

Stocking Stuffers - Johann Sebastian Bach

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the holiday season with Johann Sebastian Bach's "Stocking Stuffers," a captivating classical album set to release on November 5, 2025, under Naxos Special Projects. This delightful collection spans a generous 2 hours and 23 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of festive favorites and timeless classics.

The album features a diverse array of compositions, from the orchestral grandeur of "White Christmas" and "Deck the Halls" to the intimate elegance of "Stille Nacht" and "Auld Lang Syne," both beautifully arranged for string quartet. Bach's iconic "Messiah" is represented with powerful excerpts, including the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus and the serene "For unto us a Child is born."

"Stocking Stuffers" also showcases a variety of instrumental arrangements, including the delicate "Siciliano" for flute and harp, the lively "March of the Toys," and the enchanting "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy." The album seamlessly blends traditional carols like "Little Drummer Boy" and "O Holy Night" with lesser-known gems such as "Hymne à la nuit" and "Shepherds' Dance."

With its blend of orchestral, choral, and solo performances, this album captures the essence of the holiday season, making it a perfect accompaniment to festive gatherings or a cozy night in. Bach's masterful compositions, reimagined through thoughtful arrangements, offer a fresh yet familiar celebration of the season.

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Tracks

White Christmas (Arr. P. Breiner for orchestra)Anonymous, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Peter Breiner
5:42
II. Siciliano (Arr. D. Sosin for flute and harp)Johann Sebastian Bach, Nora Shulman
2:34
March of the Toys (From "Babes in Toyland")Victor Herbert, Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra, Keith Brion
4:10
Stille Nacht (Silent Night) (arr. P. Breiner for string quartet)Franz Xaver Gruber, Albrecht String Quartet
4:16
Auld Lang Syne (arr. P. Breiner for string quartet)Traditional, Albrecht String Quartet
3:30
Little Drummer Boy, "Carol of the Drum" (Arr. P. Breiner for orchestra)Katherine Davis, Traditional, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Breiner
1:12
O Holy NightAdolphe Adam, The Elora Singers, Michael Bloss, Noel Edison
4:29
Messiah, HWV 56 (1751 Version), Pt. 2: HallelujahGeorge Frideric Handel, Henry Jenkinson, Iestyn Davies, Choir of New College, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Edward Higginbottom
4:03
Silver Bells (arr. P. Breiner for string quartet)Jay Livingston, Ray Evans, Albrecht String Quartet
3:02
No. 2, MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian National Orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev
2:31
Symphonic Prelude on Adeste FidelisClaude T. Smith, Emory Symphonic Winds, Scott Stewart
3:27
Hymne à la nuit (Live) [Arr. for Choir by Joseph Noyon]Jean-Philippe Rameau, La Petite Bande De Montréal, Martin Dagenais
2:42
SnowrideAngela Morley, RTE Concert Orchestra, Gavin Sutherland
3:39
Divertimento in F Major, "Die musikalische Schlittenfahrt" (The Musical Sleigh-ride) [Arr. P. Lane]Leopold Mozart, BBC Concert Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
3:12
No. 14c, Var. II. Dance of the Sugar-Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian National Orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev
2:21
I. MagnificatJohann Sebastian Bach, Siri Karoline Thornhill, Mira Graczyk, Sophia Körber, Anna Karmasin, Theresa Holzhauser, Florence Losseau, Markus Schäfer, Robert Sellier, Andreas Mattersberger, Niklas Mallmann, Concerto de Bassus, Franz Hauk
2:55
Magnificat anima meaJohn Rutter, Elizabeth Cragg, St. Albans Cathedral Choir, Tom Winpenny, Ensemble DeChorum, Andrew Lucas
6:54
Christmas Lullaby (Version for Choir & Organ)John Rutter, Vasari Singers, Martin Ford, Jeremy Backhouse
5:02
Chorale. Jesus bleibet meine FreudeJohann Sebastian Bach, Istvan Gati, Hungarian Radio Chorus, Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra, Matyas Antal
3:21
What Child Is This?Traditional, The Elora Singers, Michael Bloss, Noel Edison
3:20
Shepherds' DanceGian Carlo Menotti, Ike Hawkersmith, Kirsten Gunlogson, Dean Anthony, Todd Thomas, Kevin Short, Bart Lefan, Nashville Symphony Chorus, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Alastair Willis
3:19
Thredbo Suite: III. Sleighride to Thredbo (Arr. P. Lane for Orchestra)John Carmichael, BBC Concert Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
1:56
No. 2. (adap. W.H. Cummings as Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) (arr. P. Breiner for string quartet)Felix Mendelssohn, Albrecht String Quartet
3:17
No. 3 in C Major "Sleigh Ride"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg, Michael Gielen
2:46
Feliz Navidad (Arr. R. Kromer)José Feliciano, Eaken Piano Trio
3:25
I. WaltzVladimir Rebikov, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Gavin Sutherland
2:22
Pt. I: Recitative. Comfort ye my peopleGeorge Frideric Handel, Bethany Hodges, Trinity Church Choir, New York, Trinity Church Orchestra, Owen Burdick
3:08
IV. TroikaSergei Prokofiev, Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, Marin Alsop
2:43
Christmas Day (Arr. L. Daehn)Gustav Holst, Emory Symphonic Winds, Scott Stewart
5:50
No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak - Russian DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian National Orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev
1:07
Scene VII - PolonaiseNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Igor Golovschin
5:40
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Arr. R. Kromer)Meredith Willson, Eaken Piano Trio
1:53
Deck the Halls (Arr. P. Breiner for Orchestra)Traditional, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Peter Breiner
5:21
We Three Kings of Orient Are / We Wish You a Merry ChristmasTraditional, John Henry Hopkins, Jr., Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz
4:55
Messiah, HWV 56 (1751 Version), Pt. 1: Chorus. For unto us a Child is bornGeorge Frideric Handel, Henry Jenkinson, Iestyn Davies, Choir of New College, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Edward Higginbottom
3:51
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow (Arr. R. Kromer)Jule Styne, Eaken Piano Trio
2:27
No. 13, Waltz of the Flowers (Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion by S. Cox and M. Knight)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Scott Lumsdaine, Septura
3:43
VivacePatric Standford, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Gavin Sutherland
6:07
VI. Air. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz
3:40
Kling, Glöckchen, Kling (Arr. S. Mager for Mixed Choir & Orchestra) [Live]Benedikt Widmann, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Eric Stark
3:15

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About Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach, a titan of classical music, composed timeless masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences centuries later. Born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany, Bach's prolific career spanned over five decades, during which he crafted intricate and emotionally resonant works for keyboard, orchestra, and choir. His compositions, such as the Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and the Mass in B minor, showcase his unparalleled mastery of counterpoint and harmony. Bach's music, rooted in the Baroque period, transcends genres, with his piano works being particularly celebrated. Immerse yourself in Bach's world and experience the profound depth and beauty of his musical legacy.

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