Deutsche Harmonia Mundi Original Christmas Classics – 10 CD Box Set

Product Details

• UPC: 886975875924
• Catalog Number: LC00761
• Product Type: 10 Compact Digital Audio Discs (Digitally Remastered)
• Label: deutsche harmonia mundi original christmas classics, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment (© 2009)
• Manufacturing: Made in the EU
• Trademarks: "Deutsche Harmonia Mundi" is a registered trademark of Sony Music Entertainment

Overview

English:
Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Deutsche Harmonia Mundi Original Christmas Classics 10 CD box set. This comprehensive collection offers an extraordinary journey through centuries of Christmas music—from the majestic sounds of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio to the intimate chorale works of the 15th century and the evocative pastoral masses. Featuring celebrated ensembles such as the Tölzer Knabenchor, Collegium Aureum, La Petite Bande, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, Augsburger Domsingknaben, Pro Cantione Antiqua, and renowned soloists including Sigiswald Kuijken, Michael Schneider, Kempter, and Diabelli, this box set is an essential collection for classical music lovers and collectors alike.

Français (Présentation):
Vivez la magie de la saison des fêtes avec le coffret de 10 CD Deutsche Harmonia Mundi Original Christmas Classics. Cette collection exceptionnelle offre un voyage extraordinaire à travers des siècles de musique de Noël—depuis les sons majestueux de l’Oratorio de Noël de J.S. Bach jusqu’aux œuvres chorales intimes du XVe siècle et aux évocantes messes pastorales. Rassemblant des ensembles renommés tels que le Tölzer Knabenchor, le Collegium Aureum, La Petite Bande, la Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, les Augsburger Domsingknaben, Pro Cantione Antiqua, ainsi que des solistes de renom incluant Sigiswald Kuijken, Michael Schneider, Kempter et Diabelli, ce coffret est une collection indispensable pour les amateurs de musique classique et les collectionneurs.

Product Features

Format & Production

• Media: 10 Compact Digital Audio CDs, digitally remastered for superior audio quality
• Packaging: Box set with an extensive booklet providing historical insights, performance notes, and context for each work

Repertoire & Performances

• CD 1–3:
  • Johann Sebastian Bach – Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 / Christmas Oratorio
  • Performed by the Tölzer Knabenchor and Collegium Aureum
• CD 4:
  • Heinrich Schütz – Weihnachtshistorie SWV 435 / Christmas Works
  • Presented by La Petite Bande under the direction of Sigiswald Kuijken
• CD 5:
  • Natus est Jesus – Weihnachtliche Musik des Barock / Baroque Christmas Music
  • Rendered by Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
• CD 6:
  • Und ist uns geboren – Chorwerke zur Weihnachtszeit / Music for Christmas
  • Featuring the Augsburger Domsingknaben
• CD 7:
  • Weihnachtskonzerte / Christmas Concertos by Corelli, Tartini, Pez, Manfredini
  • Performed by Collegium Aureum
• CD 8:
  • Alessandro Stradella – Weihnachtskantaten / Christmas Cantatas
  • Interpreted by La Stagione Frankfurt with Michael Schneider
• CD 9:
  • Weihnachtsgesänge des 15. Jahrhunderts / Christmas Carols & Hymns of the XVth Century
  • Presented by Pro Cantione Antiqua
• CD 10:
  • Pastoralmessen / Pastoral Masses
  • Performed by Kempter, Diabelli and the Augsburger Domsingknaben

Audio & Production Excellence

• Digital Remastering: Ensures pristine audio quality that brings out the intricate details of each historical performance
• Range of Styles: The set spans a wide variety of Christmas music genres, from grand oratorios and concertos to intimate cantatas and chapels’ hymns

Interesting Facts

English:

• Historical Breadth: This box set represents a musical panorama of Christmas celebrations over the centuries—from the Baroque splendor of Bach and Schütz to the medieval charm of 15th-century carols.
• Renowned Ensembles: Featuring performances by world-class choirs and period ensembles, the collection is a testament to the performance traditions maintained by bodies like the Tölzer Knabenchor and Collegium Aureum.
• Cultural Legacy: Each CD not only presents exceptional music but also reflects the cultural heritage and evolution of Christmas celebrations in European history.

Français (Faits Intéressants):

• Amplitude Historique : Ce coffret représente un panorama musical des célébrations de Noël à travers les siècles—depuis la splendeur baroque de Bach et Schütz jusqu’au charme médiéval des cantiques du XVe siècle.
• Ensembles Renommés : Rassemblant des performances de chœurs et d’ensembles d’époque de renommée mondiale, la collection témoigne des traditions d’interprétation préservées par des formations telles que le Tölzer Knabenchor et le Collegium Aureum.
• Héritage Culturel : Chaque CD présente non seulement une musique exceptionnelle, mais reflète également le patrimoine culturel et l’évolution des célébrations de Noël dans l’histoire de l’Europe.

Track Listing

For detailed track timings and further insights, please refer to the enclosed booklet.

• CD 1–3:
  • Complete performance of Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 with movements including “Jauchzet, frohlocket…” and reflective chorales
• CD 4:
  • Selections from Heinrich Schütz’s Weihnachtshistorie SWV 435, featuring dramatic and lyrical passages
• CD 5:
  • A curated selection titled Natus est Jesus, showcasing the brilliance of Baroque Christmas melodies
• CD 6:
  • A collection of choral works for Christmas by the Augsburger Domsingknaben
• CD 7:
  • Concertos celebrating Christmas, with works by Corelli, Tartini, Pez, and Manfredini
• CD 8:
  • Alessandro Stradella’s Weihnachtskantaten (Christmas Cantatas) performed with finesse by La Stagione Frankfurt
• CD 9:
  • Medieval and Renaissance Christmas carols and hymns from the 15th century, as revived by Pro Cantione Antiqua
• CD 10:
  • Soulful and joyful Pastoralmessen (Pastoral Masses) that encapsulate the spiritual essence of Christmas

Publishers

This magnificent 10 CD collection is released by Sony Music Entertainment under the label deutsche harmonia mundi. Distributed and manufactured in the EU, the set exemplifies high-fidelity classical music presentation with careful digital remastering to preserve the historical integrity of these treasured recordings.

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English:

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Français:

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