Chen Reiss, the acclaimed Israeli soprano, brings the spirit of Christmas to life with her enchanting album "Joy to the World: Famous Christmas Songs." Released on December 8, 2017, under the BR-Klassik label, this 17-track collection is a delightful blend of traditional Christmas carols and classical pieces, all beautifully arranged and performed with the Munich Radio Orchestra under the direction of Howard Arman.
Reiss's crystalline voice shines through in both familiar favorites like "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Joy to the World," as well as lesser-known gems such as "Sogno d’or" and "Kalin esperan archontes." The album also features works by renowned composers like Felix Mendelssohn, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Johann Sebastian Bach, showcasing Reiss's versatility and musical prowess.
With a duration of just over 53 minutes, "Joy to the World" is a perfect accompaniment to your holiday season, offering a mix of sacred and secular music that will appeal to both classical music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Whether you're looking to celebrate the season or simply enjoy some beautiful music, Chen Reiss's "Joy to the World" is sure to become a cherished part of your holiday tradition.
2017 BR-Klassik2017 BR-Klassik
Tracks
GloriaRandol Alan Bass, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Festgesang, WoO 9, MWV D4: No. 2, Lied (Adap. W.H. Cummings as Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) [Arr. H. Arman]Felix Mendelssohn, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
L’enfance du Christ, Op. 25, H. 130: Pt. 2b, L'adieu des bergersHector Berlioz, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Sogno d’or, SC 82 (Arr. H. Arman)Giacomo Puccini, Chen Reiss, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
All-night Vigil, Op. 37: VI. Ave MariaSergei Rachmaninoff, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman
Der Christbaum, Op. 21: WalzerVladimir Rebikov, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Bóg się rodzi (Arr. H. Arman)Traditional, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Kalin esperan archontes (Arr. H. Arman)Traditional, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Mary Had a Baby (Arr. H. Arman)Traditional, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman
Adorar al niño (Arr. H. Arman)Traditional, Chen Reiss, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Petersburger Schlittenfahrt, Op. 57Richard Eilenberg, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
In dulci jubilo (Adap. R.L. Pearsall) [Arr. H. Arman]Traditional, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147, Pt. 1: VI. Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe (Sung Without Words) [Arr. for Choir & Orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Tochter Zion, freue dich (After Handel) [Arr. H. Arman]George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Cantique de Noël (Arr. H. Arman)Adolphe Adam, Chen Reiss, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
Joy to the World (Arr. H. Arman)Lowell Mason, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Arman
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