Angel Voices: The Boys' Choirs Christmas Celebration

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Capriccio
Release Date
November 16, 2010
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      MENDELSSOHN MOZART BRAHMS
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Vienna Boys' Choir
    • PERFORMER
      Dresdner Kreuzchor, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Regensburger Domspatzen
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      November 16, 2010
    • UPC
      845221070698
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      C7069
    • LABEL
      Capriccio
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      3
    • GENRE
      Vocal
    Works ⌄

    1. Vom Himmel hoch

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor, Dresdner Philharmonie

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    2. Maria durch ein Dornwald ging

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Thomanerchor Leipzig

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

    3. Pueri, concinite

      Composer: Johann Ritter von Herbeck

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Studio ensemble

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    4. 9 Advent-Motetten, Op. 176: No. 7. Rorate coeli

      Composer: Josef Gabriel Rheinberger

      Ensemble: Regensburger Domspatzen

      Conductor: Roland Buechner

    5. Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: For unto us a child is born

      Composer: George Frideric Handel

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Academy of London

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    6. In dulci jubilo

      Composer: Traditional

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

    7. Kleine geistliche Concerte, Part I, Op. 8, SWV 282-305: No. 21. Ein Kind ist uns geboren, SWV 302

      Composer: Heinrich Schütz

      Performer: soloist Tolz Boys' Choir

      Conductor: Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden

    8. 3 Motets, Op. 39: No. 2. O praise the Lord (Laudate pueri): Laudate pueri Dominum

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Performer: Martin Flämig

    9. Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Part VI: Choral: Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

    10. Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76: No. 52. Maria Wiegenlied

      Composer: Max Reger

      Performer: soloist Regensburger Domspatzen

      Conductor: Roland Buechner

    11. Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: And He Shall Purify

      Composer: George Frideric Handel

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Academy of London

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    12. Hort der Engel helle Lieder (Angels We Have Heard On High)

      Composer: Traditional

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

    13. Ubers Gebirg Maria geht

      Composer: Johannes Eccard

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    14. Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Laudate Dominum

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Altenburg Boys Choir, Linz Sinfonietta

      Performer: Kristin Engelhardt

      Conductor: Peter Hrncirik

    15. Allelujah! Freuet euch, ihr Christen alle

      Composer: Andreas Hammerschmidt

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    16. Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens, BWV 148: Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

    17. Stille, stille, lasst uns lauschen

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    18. Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    19. Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Aria: And He shall feed his flock

      Composer: George Frideric Handel

      Ensemble: Academy of London

      Performer: soloist Vienna Boys Choir, Charles Humphries

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    20. 2 Motets, Op. 74, No. 2, "O Heiland, reiß' die Himmel auf"

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Regensburger Domspatzen

      Conductor: Roland Buechner

    21. Adeste fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)

      Composer: John Francis Wade

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Roland Buechner

    22. Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 143: Chorale: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

    23. Kleine geistliche Konzerte, Part II, Op. 9, SWV 306-337: Hodie Christus natus est, SWV 315

      Composer: Heinrich Schütz

      Ensemble: Tölz Boys' Choir

      Conductor: Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden

    24. Quem pastores laudavere

      Composer: Michael Praetorius

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    25. Heiligste Nacht

      Composer: Michael Haydn

      Ensemble: Studio ensemble

      Performer: soloist Vienna Boys Choir

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    26. Heil'ge Nacht auf Engelsschwingen

      Composer: Friedrich Heinrich Himmel

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

    27. Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed

      Composer: George Frideric Handel

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Academy of London

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    28. Der Herr ist Konig und herrlich geschmuckt

      Composer: Johann Pachelbel

      Ensemble: Regensburger Domspatzen

      Conductor: Roland Buechner

    29. 3 Kirchenmusiken, Op. 23: No. 2. Ave maria

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    30. Oratorio de Noel, Op. 12: Quintet and Chorus: Consurge, Filia Sion - Chorus: Tollite hostias

      Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor, Dresdner Philharmonie

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    31. Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Hallelujah!

      Composer: George Frideric Handel

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Academy of London

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    32. Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo! How a Rose, E'er Blooming)

      Composer: Traditional, Melchior Vulpius, Hugo Distler

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    33. The First Noel

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Studio ensemble

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    34. Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Part I: Chorale: Wie soll ich dich empfangen

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Regensburger Domspatzen

      Conductor: Roland Buechner

    35. 3 Motets, Op. 39: No. 1. Veni Domine

      Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Performer: Michael-Christfried Winkler

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    36. Auf, Tochter Zion, schmucke dich

      Composer: Traditional

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

    37. Joy to the World

      Composer: Lowell Mason

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    38. Ave, maris stella, EG 150 (version for choir)

      Composer: Edvard Grieg

      Ensemble: Regensburger Domspatzen

      Conductor: Roland Buechner

    39. O Jesulein suss, o Jesulein mild, BWV 493

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Performer: Ulrich Schicha

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    40. Kleine geistliche Konzerte, Part II, Op. 9, SWV 306-337: Ave Maria, gratia plena, SWV 334

      Composer: Heinrich Schütz

      Performer: soloist Tolz Boys' Choir

      Conductor: Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden

    41. Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Tochter Zion (Sung in German)

      Composer: George Frideric Handel

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    42. O Freude uber Freud

      Composer: Johannes Eccard

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    43. Oratorio de Noel, Op. 12: Air: Domine, ego credidi - Quare fremuerunt gentes

      Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns

      Ensemble: Dresdner Kreuzchor, Dresdner Philharmonie

      Conductor: Martin Flämig

    44. Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Pifa (Pastoral Symphony) - Recitative: There were shepherds abiding in the field - Glory to God

      Composer: George Frideric Handel

      Ensemble: Wiener Sängerknaben, Academy of London

      Conductor: Peter Marschik

    45. Stille Nacht (Silent Night)

      Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber

      Conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch


Traditional choruses and excerpts of Christmas music from the Baroque era to the time of Saint-Saens. Performing groups include: Wiener Sängerknaben, Regensburger Domspatzen, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Tölzer Knabenchor, Academy of London, Dresdner Philharmonie, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig, Martin Flämig, Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden, Roland Büchner, Peter Marschik.

Selections include:
Bach, J S:

Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier, BWV469

Brahms:

O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf, Op. 74 No. 2

Grieg:

Ave Maris Stella

Grüber, F:

Stille Nacht

Handel:

Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
Tochter Zion, freue dich

Mendelssohn:

Von Himmel hoch: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her

Ave Maria, Op. 23 No. 2

Saint-Saens

Christmas Oratorio (Excerpt)

Mozart:

Laudate Dominum from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K339

Reger:

Mariä Wiegenlied, Op. 76 No. 52

Traditional:

Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging
In Dulci Jubilo
Adeste fideles
Stille, stille, lasst uns lauschen
Es ist ein Ros'
O Jesulein suss, O Jesulein mild

REVIEW:

Performances, as you would expect with such esteemed choirs at work, are mostly excellent; recording ambiences and quality are quite variable, but generally fine. The spare booklet contains no notes, texts, or information about the original albums these selections no doubt came from; all we get is titles, performers, and track timings. Still, if you’re a Germanophile or favor a boychoir kind of Christmas, this pleasant collection should enrich your holidays.

– American Record Guide