Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with the Thomanerchor Leipzig's "Weihnachtsliederabend." This captivating album, released on December 15, 2023, under the Rondeau Production label, is a celebration of Christmas music that spans centuries and styles. The Thomanerchor Leipzig, one of the world's most renowned boys' choirs, under the direction of Thomaskantor Andreas Reize, brings a fresh and vibrant interpretation to classic Christmas carols and sacred music.
The album features 19 tracks, including beloved carols such as "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht," "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen," and "The Little Drummer Boy," as well as lesser-known gems like "Florilegii Musici Portensis: Hosanna Filio David" and "Geistliche Chor-Music 1648: Tröstet, tröstet mein Volk." The Thomanerchor Leipzig's pristine vocals and Reize's expert direction create a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary sounds, making this album a perfect addition to your holiday playlist.
With a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, "Weihnachtsliederabend" offers a comprehensive journey through the Christmas season, from the joyous anticipation of Advent to the peaceful reflection of Christmas Eve. The album is a testament to the Thomanerchor Leipzig's musical prowess and their ability to breathe new life into timeless classics. Whether you're a longtime fan of the choir or a newcomer to their music, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Florilegii Musici Portensis: Hosanna Filio DavidFriedrich Weissensee, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
Vierzehn deutsche Volkslieder für vierstimmigen Chor op. WoO 34: Es flog ein Täublein weißeJohannes Brahms, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
Ich brach drei dürre ReiseleinHugo Distler, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
Maria durch ein Dornwald gingGünther Raphael, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize, Ceano Hall, Rohan Alber
Zwei Motetten, Op. 74: O Heiland, reiß die Himmel aufJohannes Brahms, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
Zwölf deutsche geistliche Gesänge WoO VI/13: Es kommt ein Schiff geladenMax Reger, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
Drei Psalmen MWV B41: Es kommt ein Schiff geladenFelix Mendelssohn, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
König der KönigeGustav Brand, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize, Jordi Seyer Carrera, Hannes Becker
Missa a La Casa de la Madre y el Nino: GloriaJan Sandström, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize, Leopold Görsch, Benjamin Flemming, Carlos Voß, Ha Dong Lee
Kommet, ihr HirtenKarl Riedel, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
Joseph, lieber Joseph meinSethus Calvisius, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
Puer natus in BethlehemRihards Dubra, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize, Leopold Görsch
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich herJohann Hermann Schein, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
Musae Sioniae VI, No. 53: Es ist ein Ros entsprungenMichael Praetorius, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
There Is No Rose of Such VertuFredrik Sixten, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
The Little Drummer BoyJohn McCarthy, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize
WeihnachtErhard Mauersberger, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize, Maris Annus
Stille Nacht, heilige NachtGustav Schreck, Georg Christoph Biller, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize