Description
Sounds Like Christmas - Angelika Kirchschlager & Tomasz Stańko - DVD
UPC: 880242521293
Product Features
- Format: DVD, NTSC, 16:9 anamorphic (widescreen)
- Audio Options: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Subtitles: English, German, French
- Running Time: 82 minutes
- Publisher: EuroArts Music International GmbH, 2004
Overview
Sounds Like Christmas brings together the enchanting voice of soprano Angelika Kirchschlager, the jazz trumpeter Tomasz Stańko and his quartet, vocal ensemble Amarcord, and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra led by Gottfried von der Goltz in a Christmas concert like no other. Recorded in the atmospheric setting of the Cistercian Monastery at Schulpforte near Naumburg, Germany, this performance presents a blend of Baroque, traditional, and jazz-inspired Christmas music.
The program includes beloved pieces like Corelli’s Concerto grosso, Op.6 No.8 ("Christmas Concerto"), Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto RV 270 ("Il riposo"), and selections from Bach’s Christmas repertoire, alongside cherished carols such as Silent Night and Es ist ein Ros entsprungen. Directed by Michael Beyer, this concert DVD captures a diverse selection of festive music, seamlessly moving between classical precision and warm jazz arrangements.
Interesting Facts
- Unique Ensemble: This concert features a rare combination of classical and jazz musicians, blending traditional Christmas music with modern jazz interpretations.
- Historic Venue: The Cistercian Monastery at Schulpforte provides an intimate and reverent setting that enhances the timeless appeal of the Christmas repertoire.
- Tomasz Stańko’s Contribution: Known for his innovative jazz trumpet style, Stańko adds a contemplative, soulful layer to the Christmas classics, especially in traditional carols.
- Baroque and Modern Fusion: The performance juxtaposes Baroque orchestral works with vocal and jazz arrangements, offering listeners a rich, eclectic holiday experience.
Program Highlights
- Arcangelo Corelli - Concerto grosso, Op.6 No.8 ("Fatto per la notte di Natale")
- Antonio Vivaldi - Violin Concerto RV 270 ("Il riposo")
- Johann Sebastian BachGeorge Frideric Handel - Thou Art Gone Up on High
- Bereite dich, Zion
- Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen
- O Jesulein süß
- Erhard Mauersberger: Weihnacht
- Traditional Carols:
- Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
- Maria durch ein Dornwald ging
- O sanctissima - O du fröhliche
- Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (Silent Night)
- Vom Himmel hoch
- Le Baylère
- Little Thing Jesus
- In the Silence of the Night
Publishers
EuroArts Music International GmbH, ZDF/Arte
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