Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Festliche Musik zur Weihnachtszeit DVD

UPC: 4260234830477

Product Features

• Performers:Conductor: Thomas Clamor
  • Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie (Saxon Wind Philharmonic Orchestra)
  • Rundfunk-Jugendchor Wernigerode (Radio Youth Choir Wernigerode), led by Peter Habermann
  • Ruth Ziesak (soprano)
  • Ensemble Sonora
• Location: Recorded at St. Marienkirche, Marienberg, December 2012
• Run Time: 84 minutes
• Audio Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9, NTSC
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Publisher: Accentus Music, 2013

Overview

Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Festliche Musik zur Weihnachtszeit is a heartwarming Christmas concert featuring the Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie, under the direction of Thomas Clamor, and the angelic voices of the Rundfunk-Jugendchor Wernigerode, conducted by Peter Habermann. Soprano Ruth Ziesak lends her captivating voice to this festive performance, accompanied by the Ensemble Sonora.

Recorded live in the beautiful St. Marienkirche in Marienberg, this concert brings together classical and traditional Christmas music, creating a perfect holiday atmosphere. The program includes well-known pieces such as Handel’s "Tochter Zion", Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Mendelssohn's "Denn Er hat seinen Engeln befohlen", and timeless Christmas carols like "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht" and "O du fröhliche". This festive collection is a blend of instrumental and choral music that will enrich your holiday season.

Track Listing (Selection)

• Wolfgang Schumann – Weihnachtliche Toccata
• Georg Friedrich Händel – Tochter Zion freue dich
• Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite
• Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy – Denn Er hat seinen Engeln befohlen
• Engelbert Humperdinck – Abendsegen
• Franz Gruber – Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
• Traditional Carols – O du fröhliche, Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen, Süßer die Glocken nie klingen, Maria durch ein Dornwald ging

Interesting Facts

• This concert was filmed in the stunning St. Marienkirche in Marienberg, Germany, enhancing the festive mood with its historic and spiritual atmosphere.
• The Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie is renowned for its performances of wind ensemble music, and this recording showcases their versatility in both classical and festive holiday music.
• Ruth Ziesak, a celebrated soprano, brings emotional depth to the traditional Christmas carols, making them all the more moving and memorable.
• The program includes a wide range of Christmas music, from classical pieces by Handel, Tchaikovsky, and Mendelssohn, to beloved German carols that have been cherished for generations.

Publishers

• Produced by: Accentus Music, in collaboration with ARTE
• Executive Producer: Günter Atteln
• Director: Ute Feudel

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