Embark on a musical journey through the Christmas season with Theatre of Voices' captivating album, "In Dulci Jubilo: Music for the Christmas Season by Buxtehude & Friends." Released in 2017 under the Dacapo SACD label, this enchanting collection of choral works is a delightful blend of medieval, minimalism, and avant-garde styles, interwoven with the timeless beauty of Gregorian chant.
Under the skilled direction of Grammy award-winning conductor Paul Hillier, Theatre of Voices brings to life a stimulating addition to the traditional Christmas repertoire. The album features 15 tracks, including works by the renowned German composer Dieterich Buxtehude, as well as other notable composers of the era. From the joyous "In Dulci Jubilo" to the solemn "Rex Virtutum," each piece is performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth, showcasing the ensemble's exceptional vocal prowess.
The album's duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes offers a rich and immersive listening experience, perfect for setting the mood during the festive season. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking to explore the diverse sounds of the Christmas season, Theatre of Voices' "In Dulci Jubilo" is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Praeambulum in F Major, WV 39Heinrich Scheidemann, Allan Rasmussen
Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternChristian Geist, Else Torp, Fredrik From, Jesenka Balic Zunic, Judith-Maria Blomsterberg, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
Merk auf, mein Herz, BWV Anh. 163 (Attrib. J.S. Bach)Johann Christoph Bach, Else Torp, Kate Browton, Kristin Mulders, Mark Chambers, Johan Linderoth, Paul Bentley-Angell, Jakob Bloch Jespersen, Steffen Bruun, Judith-Maria Blomsterberg, Jane Gower, Mattias Frostenson, Allan Rasmussen, Theatre Of Voices, Paul Hillier
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BuxWV 211Dietrich Buxtehude, Allan Rasmussen
Fürchtet euch nicht, BuxWV 30Dietrich Buxtehude, Else Torp, Jakob Bloch Jespersen, Jesenka Balic Zunic, Fredrik From, Judith-Maria Blomsterberg, Jane Gower, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
Pastores Dicite Quidnam VidistisChristian Geist, Kate Browton, Paul Bentley-Angell, Johan Linderoth, Steffen Bruun, Fredrik From, Jesenka Balic Zunic, Mattias Frostenson, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
Fuga in G MinorJohann Adam Reincken, Allan Rasmussen
Das neugeborne Kindelein, BuxWV 13Dietrich Buxtehude, Else Torp, Mark Chambers, Paul Bentley-Angell, Jakob Bloch Jespersen, Fredrik From, Jesenka Balic Zunic, Kanerva Juutilainen, Mattias Frostenson, Jane Gower, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
Ein kleines KindeleinFranz Tunder, Kate Browton, Fredrik From, Jesenka Balic Zunic, Kanerva Juutilainen, Judith-Maria Blomsterberg, Mattias Frostenson, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
In Dulci Jubilo, BuxWV 52Dietrich Buxtehude, Else Torp, Mark Chambers, Jakob Bloch Jespersen, Fredrik From, Jesenka Balic Zunic, Judith-Maria Blomsterberg, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
Praeambulum in D Minor, WV 35Heinrich Scheidemann, Allan Rasmussen
Jesu Dulcis Memoria, BuxWV 57Dietrich Buxtehude, Mark Chambers, Paul Bentley-Angell, Jakob Bloch Jespersen, Fredrik From, Jesenka Balic Zunic, Judith-Maria Blomsterberg, Mattias Frostenson, Jane Gower, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
Rex VirtutumMatthias Weckmann, Jakob Bloch Jespersen, Fredrik From, Jesenka Balic Zunic, Mattias Frostenson, Jane Gower, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
Cantiones Sacrae, RISM S7252: No. 3, Ab Oriente Venerunt Magi, SwWV 153Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Else Torp, Kate Browton, Mark Chambers, Paul Bentley-Angell, Jakob Bloch Jespersen, Allan Rasmussen, Paul Hillier
Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223Dietrich Buxtehude, Allan Rasmussen
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