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A Bright Star Shineth
Footprint Records

A Bright Star Shineth

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Details

Composer
VARIOUS
Artist
Eriksson, Molin
Format
CD
Label
Footprint Records
Released
Jun 15, 2018
Catalog #
FRCD 093
UPC
7320470215241

About

Footprint is delighted to release the debut recording from Harlanda Chamber Choir in the ensemble's tenth anniversary year. 'A bright star shineth' is an atmospheric celebration of Christmas music from throughout Europe from the Sixteenth Century to present day. This recording charts a Christmas journey from France to Iceland, via England, Wales, Ireland and of course Sweden. Traditional songs in alluring arrangements by Åke Hillerud and John Rutter and more are heard alongside original compositions by the likes of Francis Poulenc, Thomas Tallis and Morten Lauridsen. The choir pays homage to it's own roots with a traditional song from the Halland Province, 'Guds son är född' (arranged by Otto Olsson). Two premiere recordings from Scandinavian composers complete the picture: Ola Gjeilo's striking 'Det hev ei rose sprunge' and Anna Cederberg-Orreteg's emotive interpretation of Sibelius's 'Julvisa.' With fulsome, warm singing and careful direction from Molin, 'A bright star shineth' combines head and heart this festive season, "our birthday gift to ourselves and a Christmas present to the world," in the choir's own words.

Tracklist 17 tracks

  1. 1 Nu tändas tusen juleljus (arr. D. Molin and J.A. Hillerud for choir) 03:02
    Track
    1
    Title
    Nu tändas tusen juleljus (arr. D. Molin and J.A. Hillerud for choir)
    Duration
    03:02
    Composer
    Emmy Köhler
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  2. 2 Veni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) (arr. J.A. Hillerud for choir) 03:11
    Track
    2
    Title
    Veni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) (arr. J.A. Hillerud for choir)
    Duration
    03:11
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  3. 3 Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) 05:34
    Track
    3
    Title
    Ave Maria (Angelus Domini)
    Duration
    05:34
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Biebl
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  4. 4 5 Christmas Songs, Op. 1: No. 4. Giv mig ej glans, ej guld, ej prakt, "Julvisa" (arr. A. Cederberg-Orreteg for voice, choir and chamber ensemble) 04:01
    Track
    4
    Title
    5 Christmas Songs, Op. 1: No. 4. Giv mig ej glans, ej guld, ej prakt, "Julvisa" (arr. A. Cederberg-Orreteg for voice, choir and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    04:01
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Performer
    Karl Peter Eriksson
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  5. 5 There Is No Rose 04:09
    Track
    5
    Title
    There Is No Rose
    Duration
    04:09
    Composer
    Paul Hillier
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  6. 6 Gammal julvisa, "Guds Son ar fodd" (arr. O. Olsson) 04:54
    Track
    6
    Title
    Gammal julvisa, "Guds Son ar fodd" (arr. O. Olsson)
    Duration
    04:54
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  7. 7 4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 1. O magnum mysterium 03:19
    Track
    7
    Title
    4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 1. O magnum mysterium
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  8. 8 Det är en ros utsprungen 02:57
    Track
    8
    Title
    Det är en ros utsprungen
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Ola Gjeilo
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  9. 9 Gaudete (arr. K. Jenkins for choir and chamber ensemble) 01:49
    Track
    9
    Title
    Gaudete (arr. K. Jenkins for choir and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  10. 10 O Magnum Mysterium 05:58
    Track
    10
    Title
    O Magnum Mysterium
    Duration
    05:58
    Composer
    Morten Lauridsen
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  11. 11 Tre kungar 02:53
    Track
    11
    Title
    Tre kungar
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Peter Cornelius
    Performer
    Karl Peter Eriksson
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  12. 12 Heyr himna smiður 03:39
    Track
    12
    Title
    Heyr himna smiður
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  13. 13 In dulci jubilo (arr. R.L. Pearsall for chorus) 03:51
    Track
    13
    Title
    In dulci jubilo (arr. R.L. Pearsall for chorus)
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  14. 14 O nata lux de lumine 02:01
    Track
    14
    Title
    O nata lux de lumine
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Thomas Tallis
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  15. 15 Wexford Carol (arr. J. Rutter for choir and chamber ensemble) 04:19
    Track
    15
    Title
    Wexford Carol (arr. J. Rutter for choir and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  16. 16 O Helga natt (Cantique de Noel) (arr. A. Kock for voice, choir and chamber ensemble) 04:15
    Track
    16
    Title
    O Helga natt (Cantique de Noel) (arr. A. Kock for voice, choir and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Adolphe Adam
    Performer
    Karl Peter Eriksson
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin
  17. 17 Stilla Natt (Silent Night) (arr. for choir) 03:47
    Track
    17
    Title
    Stilla Natt (Silent Night) (arr. for choir)
    Duration
    03:47
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Gruber
    Ensemble
    Härlanda Kammarkör
    Conductor
    David Molin