Label: Naxos
Genre: Choral - Sacred; Choral - Secular
Period: 20th Century; Baroque; Classical; Contemporary; Renaissance; Romantic
Catalogue No: 8.503195
Barcode: 730099319539
Distribution Note(s):
CD available in Denmark
Release Date: 01/2007

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS (THE)

Tracklist

Disc 1
Handel, George Frideric
Bible - New Testament - Lyricist
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
1 Part I: Sinfonia 03:10
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
2 Part I: Recitative: Comfort ye my people (Tenor) - Aria: Every valley shall be exalted (Tenor) 06:42
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
3 Part I: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed (Chorus) 02:38
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
4 Part I: Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto) - Aria: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto, Chorus) 05:54
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
5 Part I: For unto a child is born (Chorus) 04:03
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
6 Part I: Pifa 00:58
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
7 Part I: Aria: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano) 04:04
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
8 Part I: Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Alto) - Aria: He shall feed His flock like a shepherd (Alto, Soprano) 05:31
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
9 Part II: Aria: He was despised and rejected of men (Alto) 11:10
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
10 Part II: Aria: How beautiful are the feet of him (Soprano) 03:22
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
11 Part II: Aria: Why do the nations so furiosly rage together (Bass) 03:12
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
12 Part II: Hallelujah! (Chorus) 03:43
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
13 Part III: Aria: I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano) 06:07
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
14 Part III: Recitative: Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass) - Aria: The trumpet shall sound (Bass) 09:36
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
15 Part III: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain (Chorus) - Amen (Chorus) 07:18
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (Orchestra)
Disc 2
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Luther, Martin - Lyricist
Henrici, Christian Friedrich - Lyricist
Franck, Johann - Lyricist
Weissel, Georg - Lyricist
Runge, Christoph - Lyricist
Werner, Georg - Lyricist
Gerhardt, Paul - Lyricist
Rist, Johann - Lyricist
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Nemeth, Judit (alto)
Tóth, Janos (bass)
1 Part I: Jauchzet, frohlocket 07:13
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
2 Part I: Bereite dich, Zion 05:15
Nemeth, Judit (alto)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
3 Part I: Wie soll ich dich empfangen 01:20
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
4 Part I: Großer Herr und starker König 04:51
Tóth, Janos (bass)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
5 Part I: Ach, mein herzliebes Jesulein! 00:57
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Nemeth, Judit (alto)
6 Part II: Sinfonia 05:55
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
7 Part II: Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht 01:16
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
8 Part II: Schlafe, mein Liebster 09:22
Nemeth, Judit (alto)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
9 Part II: Wir singen dir in deinem Heer 01:22
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Kertesi, Ingrid (soprano)
Tóth, Janos (bass)
10 Part III: Herrscher des Himmels 02:00
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
11 Part III: Herr, dein Mitleid, dein Erbarmen 08:29
Kertesi, Ingrid (soprano)
Tóth, Janos (bass)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Kertesi, Ingrid (soprano)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Mukk, Jozsef (tenor)
12 Part IV: Flößt, mein Heiland 06:16
Kertesi, Ingrid (soprano)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
13 Part IV: Ich will nur dir zu Ehren leben 05:15
Mukk, Jozsef (tenor)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Kertesi, Ingrid (soprano)
Nemeth, Judit (alto)
Mukk, Jozsef (tenor)
14 Part V: Dein Glanz all' Finsternis verzehrt 01:08
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
15 Part V: Ach, wann wird die Zeit erscheinen? 05:59
Kertesi, Ingrid (soprano)
Nemeth, Judit (alto)
Mukk, Jozsef (tenor)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
16 Part VI: Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier 01:15
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
17 Part VI: Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen 03:22
Hungarian Radio Choir (Choir)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Oberfrank, Géza (Conductor)
Disc 3
Lindeman, Ludvig Mathias
Steenberg, Per - Arranger
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
1 Et barn er født i Betlehem (arr. P. Steenbeeg for chorus) 03:00
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
Alnaes, Eyvind
Kronen, Beate (soprano)
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Naess, Carl-Andreas (organ)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
2 Julemotett 04:41
Kronen, Beate (soprano)
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Naess, Carl-Andreas (organ)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
Søraas, Lars
Sande, Jacob - Lyricist
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
3 Det lyser i stille grender 02:16
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
Grieg, Edvard
Krohn, Johan - Lyricist
Steenberg, Per - Arranger
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
4 Du grønne glitrende tre (arr. P. Steenberg for chorus) 03:14
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
Traditional
Brorson, Hans Adolf - Lyricist
Tveit, Sigvald - Arranger
Refvem, Hilde (soprano)
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Larsen, Erik Niord (oboe)
Gimle, Ole Morten (cello)
Naess, Carl-Andreas (organ)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
5 Mitt hjerte alltid vanker (arr. S. Tveit for soprano and chorus) 05:08
Refvem, Hilde (soprano)
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Larsen, Erik Niord (oboe)
Gimle, Ole Morten (cello)
Naess, Carl-Andreas (organ)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
Grimstad, Arnljot
Grimstad, Arnljot - Lyricist
Volle, Sverre - Arranger
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
6 Maria vise (arr. S. Volle for chorus) 06:00
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
Olsen, Carl Gustav Sparre
Halbo, Sverre - Lyricist
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
7 Det danser stjerner 02:24
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
Traditional
Traditional - Lyricist
Tveit, Sigvald - Arranger
Aartun, Gea (soprano)
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Larsen, Erik Niord (oboe)
Gimle, Ole Morten (cello)
Naess, Carl-Andreas (organ)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
8 Kling no klokka (arr. S. Tveit for soprano and chorus) 04:09
Aartun, Gea (soprano)
Ensemble 96 (Choir)
Larsen, Erik Niord (oboe)
Gimle, Ole Morten (cello)
Naess, Carl-Andreas (organ)
Fevang, Øystein (Conductor)
Traditional
Ingemann, Bernhard Severin - Lyricist
Holten, Bo - Arranger
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
9 Dejlig er jorden (arr. B. Holten for chorus) 02:49
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Rung, Henrik
Kallenbach, Bendt - Arranger
Grundtvig, Nikolai Frederik Severin - Lyricist
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
10 Kimer i klokker (arr. B. Kallenbach for chorus) 02:13
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Gade, Niels Wilhelm
Andersen, Hans Christian - Lyricist
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
11 Barn Jesus i en Krybbe lå 01:37
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Zinck, Hardenack Otto Conrad
Holten, Bo - Arranger
Kingo, Thomas - Lyricist
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Bundgaard, Sine (soprano)
12 Nu kom der bud fra englekor (arr. B. Holten for chorus) 02:12
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Bundgaard, Sine (soprano)
Lange-Müller, Peter Erasmus
Recke, Ernst von der - Lyricist
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Balling, Anne Mette (soprano)
13 Gammel julesang 02:53
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Balling, Anne Mette (soprano)
Hartmann, Johann Peter Emilius
Hostrup, Jens Christian - Lyricist
Holten, Bo - Arranger
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
14 Julebudet til dem, der bygge (arr. B. Holten for chorus) 02:37
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Hartmann, Johann Peter Emilius
Grundtvig, Nikolai Frederik Severin - Lyricist
Holten, Bo - Arranger
Kallenbach, Bendt - Arranger
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
15 Blomstre som en rosengård (arr. B. Holten and B. Kallenbach for chorus) 02:39
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Balle, Carl Christian Nicolaj
Grundtvig, Nikolai Frederik Severin - Lyricist
Holten, Bo - Arranger
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
16 Det kimer nu til julefest (arr. B. Holten for chorus) 02:40
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Meidell, Jacob Gerhard
Grundtvig, Nikolai Frederik Severin - Lyricist
Holten, Bo - Arranger
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
17 Dejlig er den himmel blå (arr. B. Holten for chorus) 03:01
Musica Ficta (Choir)
Holten, Bo (Conductor)
Liljefors, Ruben
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
18 Det strålar en stjärna 02:38
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
Regnart, Jacob
Bible - Old Testament - Lyricist
Vulpius, Melchior - Arranger
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
19 Gläd dig, du Kristi brud (arr. M. Vulpius for chorus) 02:43
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
Wennerberg, Gunnar
Bible - Old Testament - Lyricist
Persson, Olle (baritone)
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
20 Psalm 24, "Gören portarna höga" 03:06
Persson, Olle (baritone)
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
Olsson, Otto
Nilsson, Paul - Lyricist
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
21 Advent 03:20
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
Widéen, Ivar
Rydberg, Viktor - Lyricist
Persson, Olle (baritone)
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
22 Gläns över sjö och strand 02:56
Persson, Olle (baritone)
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Widfeldt, Törbjorn (organ)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
Traditional
Bond, Anders - Arranger
Franzén, Frans Michael - Lyricist
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
23 Bereden väg för Herran (arr. A. Bond for chorus) 01:52
Gothenburg Boys Choir (Choir)
Sixten, Fredrik (Conductor)
Sibelius, Jean
Topelius, Zacharias - Lyricist
Korpilahti, Martti - Lyricist
Philomela Choir (Choir)
Riihimaki, Marjukka (Conductor)
24 5 Christmas Songs, Op. 1: No. 4. En etsi valtaa, loistoa (version for female chorus) (Sung in Finnish) 02:41
Philomela Choir (Choir)
Riihimaki, Marjukka (Conductor)
Madetoja, Leevi
Riihimaki, Marjukka - Arranger
Noponen, Alpo - Lyricist
Philomela Choir (Choir)
Riihimaki, Marjukka (Conductor)
25 Arkihuolesi kaikki heitä (arr. M. Riihimaki for chorus) 02:04
Philomela Choir (Choir)
Riihimaki, Marjukka (Conductor)
Traditional
Liimola, Heikki - Arranger
Resonus Chorus (Choir)
Hannuksela, Sauli (Conductor)
26 Heinillä härkien kaukalon (arr. H. Liimola for chorus) 02:14
Resonus Chorus (Choir)
Hannuksela, Sauli (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 03:45:50