Experience the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with Michala Petri's "Christmas With Michala Petri," a captivating collection of classical Christmas music released in 2008. This exquisite album features Michala Petri, a renowned recorder virtuoso, accompanied by the Danish Radio Sinfonietta and other esteemed ensembles, delivering a performance that is both intimate and grand.
The album spans a variety of genres within the classical realm, from chamber music to orchestral arrangements, all beautifully adapted for the recorder. It includes beloved Christmas carols and hymns, such as "Silent Night," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," and "Ave Maria," as well as lesser-known but equally enchanting pieces like "Velkommen igen Gugs engle sma" and "Kimer, I klokker." Each track is meticulously arranged to highlight the unique timbre and versatility of the recorder, offering a fresh and captivating perspective on these timeless melodies.
With a duration of just under an hour, "Christmas With Michala Petri" is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday celebrations or a soothing backdrop for quiet evenings. The album's 20 tracks are a testament to Michala Petri's exceptional artistry and her ability to breathe new life into classic compositions. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or simply looking to add some festive cheer to your collection, this album is sure to delight.
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Tracks
Sei willkommen, Jahr des Herrn (Welcome to the Lord's New Year) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Andreas Peter Berggreen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ave Maria (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Michael Praetorius, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Weihnacht bringt die Segensbotschaft (arr. For recorder and orchestra) [Christmas has brought a blessed message]Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Welch heftiges Gedrange und Gewuhl (Such a Busy Thronging All Around) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Christian Frederik Emil Horneman, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76, No. 52. Maria Wiegenlied: Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76: No. 52, Mariae Wiegenlied (Mary's Cradle Song) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Max Reger, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Joseph, lieber Joseph mein, "Let the Clouds Sweetly Resound" (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)Anonymous, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Choral. Jesu bleibet meine Freude (Jesus, joy of man's desiring) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Der Weihnachtsbaum in seinem Schmuck (Ready Stands the Christmas Tree) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Egil Harder, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme: Chorus. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers wake, the voice Is calling) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Schonster Herr Jesu (Jesu Fairist Lord Jesus) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Traditional, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter): Largo [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Antonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Stille Nacht (Silent Night) [arr. S. Schultz]Franz Xaver Gruber, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria!), Op. 52, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau": Ellen's Gesang III [Ave Maria!], Op. 56, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau" [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Franz Schubert, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Hymns and Sacred Songs, FS 83: Forunderligt at sige (Strange to say) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Carl Nielsen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Messiah, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)George Frideric Handel, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Es laulet nun zum Weihnachtsfest (the Bells Ring Out for Christmas Tide) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Velkommen igen Gugs engle sma (Welcome again, God's little angels) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Andreas Peter Berggreen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier, BWV 469: Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier (Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Kimer, I klokker (Ring out, ye bells) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Henrik Rung, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Michala Petri is a renowned musician, specialising in chamber music and classical genres. With her exceptional talent, she brings elegance and sophistication to the world of classical music, showcasing her mastery of the craft through captivating performances.
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