Benjamin Appl, Regensburger Domspatzen, Münchner Rundfunkorchester & Florian Helgath - The Christmas Album (2024) [Hi-Res]
Artist: Benjamin Appl, Regensburger Domspatzen, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Florian Helgath
Title: The Christmas Album
Year Of Release: 2024
Label: Alpha Classics
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / 24bit-48kHz FLAC (tracks+booklet)
Total Time: 01:15:27
Total Size: 310 / 742 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: The Christmas Album
Year Of Release: 2024
Label: Alpha Classics
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / 24bit-48kHz FLAC (tracks+booklet)
Total Time: 01:15:27
Total Size: 310 / 742 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
1. Wade: Adeste Fideles (Arr. for Orchestra, Ensemble and Soloist by David Willocks) (3:29)
2. Mendelssohn: Elias, Op. 70, Pt. 2: Ja, Es Sollen Wohl Berge Weichen (Elias) (2:47)
3. Hammerschmidt: Machet Die Tore Weit (2:52)
4. Reger: Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76: No. 52, Mariä Wiegenlied (2:25)
5. Head: The Three Mummers (3:20)
6. Praetorius: Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen (2:55)
7. Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: Grosser Herr, O Starker König (4:35)
8. Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 6: Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier (2:19)
9. Reger: 5 Neue Kinderlieder, Op. 142: No. 1, Schlaf mein Kindelein (4:11)
10. Israel: O du fröhliche (2:08)
11. Delacher: Geh, Hansl, pack dei Binggerl zaam (2:15)
12. Rutter: Christmas Lullaby (4:33)
13. Chaminade: Le Noël des Oiseaux (2:42)
14. Nordqvist: Jul, Jul Stralande Jul (3:18)
15. Rutter: Joseph's Carol (4:04)
16. Schnabel: Transeamus Usque Bethlehem (3:18)
17. Anonymous: Es werd scho glei dumpa (3:17)
18. Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel, Act II Scene 2: Abendsegen (2:13)
19. Cornelius: Die Könige (2:41)
20. Scheidt: O Jesulein Zart (Arr. for Choir and Soloist by Chris Hazell) (3:19)
21. Thiel: In Dulci Jubilo (2:52)
22. Martin: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Arr. for Orchestra and Soloist by John Rutter) (3:09)
23. Berger: Sehet den Stern (3:18)
24. Gruber: Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, H. 145 (3:40)
German baritone Benjamin Appl celebrates Christmas through the enduring tradition of Bach chorales and popular carols, from as far afield as Germany, Austria, America, Britain, Sweden and France. For this truly universal Christmas celebration he is accompanied by Germany's most famous children's choir, of which he was a member in his youth, the Munich Radio Orchestra and instrumentalists (including his own mother on guitar): "Christmas evokes intense memories and emotions in all of us. It takes us back to our childhood: that sense of magic and excitement, so often reawakened by the sight of a traditional Nativity scene, or the lights on a Christmas tree, or by hearing Christmas carols…It was with all these images in mind that I returned to my home town to record this album with 'my' boys’ choir. When, after more than twenty years, I found myself back among the choristers and heard the familiar sound, the emotion was very intense."