Christmas Concertos — Baroque Festive Works by Corelli, Manfredini, Händel, Locatelli & More CD

Product Information

• UPC: 845221051086
• Product Type: Audio CD
• Format: Digital Recording
• Genre: Baroque / Christmas Music / Orchestral Concertos

• Performers:

  • Neues Berliner Kammerorchester
  • Michael Erxleben (Violin 1 & Conductor)
  • Knut Zimmermann (Violin II)
  • Hans-Peter Kirchberg (Organ)

• Works Included:

  Recording: Co-production ZDF/DS Kultur and Capriccio
  • Johann Melchior Molter: Concerto Pastorale in G major for strings and continuo
  • Georg Friedrich Händel: Messiah – Pastorale
  • Gregor Joseph Werner: Pastorella in D major for organ and strings
  • Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto grosso Op. 6 No. 8 in G major ("Notte di Natale")
  • Giuseppe Torelli: Concerto a 4 in the form of Pastorale for Christmas, Op. 8 No. 6 in G minor
  • Pietro Antonio Locatelli: Concerto grosso Op. 1 No. 8 in G minor for strings
  • Francesco Manfredini: Concerto grosso for Christmas, Op. 3 No. 12 in C major for 2 solo violins, string quartet, and harpsichord
• Catalog Number: C5108
• Label: Capriccio
• Release Years: 1992 / 2011
• Cover Photo: © Dmitry Koksharov / fotolia.com
• Design: Huber Kommunikation
• Made in Austria
• Website: www.capriccio.at

Overview

Celebrate the festive season with this elegant collection of Baroque Christmas concertos performed by the Neues Berliner Kammerorchester under the leadership of Michael Erxleben. The program features masterful pastorales and concerti grossi by Corelli, Manfredini, Händel, Locatelli, and other key composers of the Baroque era, blending joyous melodies with intricate instrumental textures.

Highlights include Corelli’s famous Concerto grosso Op. 6 No. 8, known as the Notte di Natale, and Torelli’s expressive Concerto a 4 in the pastorale style. The inclusion of organ parts, performed by Hans-Peter Kirchberg, adds a warm and resonant character evocative of Christmas celebrations in Baroque churches.

This album brings a spirited and refined musical atmosphere, perfect for holiday listening and appreciation of Baroque instrumental brilliance.

Product Features

• Format: 1 Audio CD
• Genre: Baroque Christmas Concertos
• Instrumentation: Strings, continuo, organ, solo violins
• Performers: Neues Berliner Kammerorchester with soloists and organist
• Conductor: Michael Erxleben
• Production: High-quality digital recording, co-produced by ZDF/DS Kultur and Capriccio
• Duration: Approximate total duration not specified
• Packaging: Classic cover with festive photography and design

Interesting Facts

• Composer Corelli: His Concerto grosso Op. 6 No. 8 (Notte di Natale) remains one of the most beloved Baroque Christmas works, famous for its pastoral character and festive spirit.
• Baroque Pastoral Tradition: The album showcases the tradition of pastoral music associated with Christmas, with lilting rhythms and melodies evoking shepherds and the nativity scene.
• Historic Ensembles: Neues Berliner Kammerorchester is known for its vibrant and stylistically informed interpretations of Baroque music.
• Organ Contribution: Organist Hans-Peter Kirchberg enhances the authenticity and sonic depth of the pastorale movements.

Track Listing

(Refer to liner notes for detailed track information.)

Publishers

© 1992/2011 Capriccio, Vienna, Austria Co-production: ZDF/DS Kultur – Capriccio Design by Huber Kommunikation Cover photo © Dmitry Koksharov / fotolia.com Made in Austria

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