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01. "The Christmas song (bearb. von Martin Carbow)" 02. "Wie soll ich dich empfangen (bearb. von Die Singphoniker)" 03. "Little drummer boy (bearb. von Joseph Westner)" 04. "Lieb' Nachtigall, wach auf (bearb. von Bernd Engelbrecht)" 05. "Kommet, ihr Hirten (bearb. von Bernhard Hofmann)" 06. "Let it snow! (bearb. von Christian M. Schmidt)" 07. "Es wird scho glei dumpa (bearb. von Ludwig Thomas)" 08. "Ich steh an deiner Krippen huer (bearb. von Die Singphoniker)" 09. "O Holy Night (bearb. von Ludwig Thomas)" 10. "Zu Bethlehem geboren" Quatre Motets pour le temps de No?l (4 Motetten zur Weihnachtszeit) FP 152 11. "O magnum mysterium" 12. "Quem vidistis pastores dicite" 13. "Videntes stellam" 14. "Hodie Christus natus est" 15. "Freu dich, Erd und Sternenzelt (bearb. von Gerhard Weinberger)" 16. "O Tannenbaum (bearb. von Ludwig Thomas)" 17. "Wir singen dir in deinem Heer (bearb. von Marlo Honselmann)" 18. "Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer (bearb. von Johannes Euler)" 19. "Brich an, o sch?nes Morgenlicht (bearb. von Die Singphoniker)" 20. "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas (bearb. von Christian M. Schmidt)"
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| Description: | Why Another Christmas album? Because the Christmas season ideally offers free time and opportunities for leisure, meditation, and self-reflection - all of which need not necessarily occur exclusively in the sphere of religious spirituality. We can also put our holidays to good use simply by doing nothing, not planning too much, and taking advantage of the opportunity for everything beyond the limits of our "to do" agendas. Time! For encounters, conversations, and ideas. Free space and time enable us to suspend our everyday routines and perhaps to entertain the eyes with pictures that we haven't seen in a long time or haven't ever seen before - and the ears with ditto sounds. This release is intended especially for this "chronotopos!" Here the Singphoniker in no way wish to encroach on your time-space, providing it with an audio background or supplying the musical accompaniment. But if you want to close your eyes and open your ears, then the Singphoniker will be happy to join you. They would like to offer entertainment and to transmit joy in the form of many wonderful melodies and moods: the joy that comes with so many astonishing developments and combinations, with so many different elements and contrasts, with Christmas swing, with the classical tradition, with folk-song tones, and that ranges from the Singphonic special arrangement to the timeless classics of the modern era.Celebrate the magic of the festive season with the CD "Oh, Christmas Tree. Weihnachtslieder" by the renowned vocal ensemble Die Singphoniker, released by the specialist classical label classic production osnabrück. This carefully curated recording presents a warm and atmospheric collection of Christmas songs that brings together traditional German carols, well-known international melodies and contemplative choral pieces. The refined arrangements and the clarity of the a cappella sound create an intimate, candle-lit mood that is ideal for quiet evenings during Advent and Christmas, but also radiates enough brilliance for festive family celebrations.
Die Singphoniker are known for their stylistic versatility and their perfectly balanced ensemble sound. On this CD, they showcase their strengths in a particularly impressive way: flawless intonation, clear diction and a sensitive interpretation that respects the spiritual depth of the Christmas repertoire while remaining accessible and emotionally direct. Gentle, meditative pieces alternate with joyful, radiant songs, offering a varied listening experience that never feels superficial or sentimental. The programme is designed so that the CD can be enjoyed either in one continuous sitting or in small, contemplative moments throughout the season.
As a long-established men's vocal ensemble, Die Singphoniker have earned an excellent reputation in European vocal music. Their recordings and concert appearances have repeatedly been praised by critics for musical precision, expressive nuance and a warm, unmistakable group sound. They are especially appreciated for their interpretations of German vocal music and art song as well as for their stylistically sure excursions into sacred and secular choral literature. This Christmas production ties in with these strengths and offers a high-quality alternative to generic seasonal releases.
classic production osnabrück is a label dedicated to sophisticated classical and vocal music, with a particular focus on artistic integrity, high-end recording techniques and carefully conceived programmes. The productions stand out through their transparent, natural sound image and great attention to detail, allowing ensembles such as Die Singphoniker to be heard in a realistic, concert-like acoustic. With releases like "Oh, Christmas Tree. Weihnachtslieder", the label underlines its ambition to present timeless repertoire in interpretations that will remain reference recordings for years to come. |
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