Experience the timeless magic of the holiday season with Jussi Björling's enchanting album, "O Helga Natt," released on April 1, 2012, under the Bluebell label. This captivating collection of 18 tracks, spanning a total of 50 minutes, is a treasure trove of classic Christmas carols and operatic arias, all beautifully rendered in Jussi Björling's signature style. The album features a mix of traditional Swedish and international holiday favorites, including "Stille Nacht," "O Tannenbaum," and "Ave Maria," alongside lesser-known gems like "När juldagsmorgon glimmar" and "Panis angelicus." Accompanied by the Studio Orchestra, Jussi Björling's rich, resonant voice brings warmth and depth to each performance, making this album a perfect addition to any holiday playlist. Whether you're a fan of opera, classical music, or simply love the sounds of the season, "O Helga Natt" is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Goder afton mitt herrskap (arr. J.-A. Hillerud)Traditional, Jan-Ake Hillerud, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir
Luciavisa (arr. J.-A. Hillerud)Traditional, Jan-Ake Hillerud, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir, Studio Orchestra
När juldagsmorgon glimmar: Nar juldagsmorgon glimmar (arr. E. Ralf)Traditional, Einar Ralf, MariAnne Häggander, Studio organist
5 Christmas Songs, Op. 1: No. 4. Giv mig ej glans (Give me no splendour), "Julvisa"Jean Sibelius, Tord Slattegard, Studio organist
Lusse lella (arr. J.-A. Hillerud)Traditional, Jan-Ake Hillerud, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir, Studio Orchestra
Staffansvisor (arr. J.-A. Hillerud)Traditional, Jan-Ake Hillerud, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir
Sankta Lucia (arr. J.-A. Hillerud)Traditional, Jan-Ake Hillerud, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir
Betlehems stjarna (Star of Bethlehem)Alice Tegner, Helena Döse, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir
Panis angelicusCésar Franck, Tord Slattegard, Studio cellist, Studio organist
Jul, jul stralande julGustaf Nordqvist, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir
Stille Nacht (Silent Night): Stilla natt (Stille Nacht, Silent Night)Franz Xaver Gruber, MariAnne Häggander, Studio organist
O Tannenbaum (arr. J.-A. Hillerud)Traditional, Jan-Ake Hillerud, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir, Studio Orchestra
Ave MariaJohann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Birgit Nilsson, Studio organist
När det lider mot jul: Nar det lider mot jul (arr. J.-A. Hillerud)Ruben Liljefors, Jan-Ake Hillerud, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir, Studio Orchestra
Denne ar min kare sonAnonymous, Nicolai Gedda, Studio organist
Nu tandas tusen juleljus (arr. J.-A. Hillerud)Emmy Köhler, Jan-Ake Hillerud, Adolf Fredriks Gosskör, Adolf Fredrik Girls Choir, Studio Orchestra
Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76, No. 52. Maria vuggesang (Maria Wiegenlied)Max Reger, MariAnne Häggander, Studio organist
O helga nattAdolphe Adam, Jussi Björling, Studio Orchestra
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