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J S BACH: Christmas Oratorio

Posted on 3 December, 2018

J S BACH (1685–1750) Christmas Oratorio Weihnachtsoratorium Julia Kleiter, Soprano Katharina Magiera, Alto Georg Poplutz, Tenor Thomas E. Bauer, Bass Bachchor Mainz Bachorchester Mainz, Ralf Otto J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio was written for the Christmas season of 1734, and although it incorporates music from earlier works it belongs firmly among his timeless large-scale compositions. The […]

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – Golden Age of Light Music

Posted on 2 December, 2018

Somehow Christmas isn’t the same without Festive Music, whether traditional carols or the appealing popular melodies dreamed up by composers who know how to tear at our nostalgic heartstrings. Both categories can be found in abundance in this collection, which offers tasteful orchestral settings of some of the best known carols from various countries alongside […]

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CHRISTMAS with SONORO

Posted on 1 December, 2018

Christmas with Sonoro The London-based chamber choir Sonoro, with conductor Neil Ferris, follow up their acclaimed debut album with an absorbing and characterful programme of works for Christmas. Striking a balance between new compositions, re-setting of familiar texts and new arrangements of familiar tunes, topped off with a few festive favourites, Sonoro bring their distinctive […]

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MY CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST for THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

Posted on 1 December, 2018

My Playlist For The Christmas Season The nights are drawing in, there’s a nip in the air, and everywhere you go there are twinkling lights – it’s time to prepare for Christmas! Let this album of festive classical works help you to get ready for the holidays as you light the Advent candle with Chilcott, […]

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REVIVE – Baroque Arrangements with the Ferio Saxophone Quartet

Posted on 28 November, 2018

J S Bach, Corelli, Handel, Byrd, Purcell Ferio Saxophone Quartet About this CD ….For its second album on Chandos, the young Ferio Saxophone Quartet presents a set of unique arrangements of milestones from the baroque repertoire, from Corelli via Bach to Handel. Including many premiere recordings, these fresh interpretations, full of flair and vitality, played […]

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