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#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalChristmas Week 3
For the past four years, the #ClassicsaDay team has adopted Classical Christmas as its theme for December. And why not? We have a rich body of music related to the season dating back to the Middle Ages.
Mirabile Mysterium spans centuries of choral Christmas music
Although the works span around 500 years, there's a remarkable consistency to the ensemble's performances. Jung seems to emphasize what all these pieces have in common -- heartfelt religious contemplation and wonder.
Ensemble Almara with the best of Carmina Predulcia
Elisabeth Pawelke sings with a clean, pure tone. It's poised between the refinement of a professional musician (which she is) and a talented amateur (which is who most likely performed these works in taverns and homes).
Stanford String Quintets - Worth the Wait
This is a release I've been waiting for. The Dante Quartet's traversal of Stanford's string quartets was first-rate. I expected their recording of his quintets to be on the same level. It is.
Per la Notte di Natale - superb Christmas concertos
These are excellent performances. So even if you're not especially interested in Christmas music, you can enjoy these Baroque concertos any time of year.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalChristmas Week 2
For the past four years, the #ClassicsaDay team has adopted Classical Christmas as its theme for December. And why not? We have a rich body of music related to the season dating back to the Middle Ages.
Christmas Music at Thomaskirche a fine tradition
This release features composers who form an unbroken chain from Johann Schein to Bach.
#ClassicaDay #ClassicalChristmas Week 1
Aaron Tindall soars with Yellowbird
For his sophomore release, tuba virtuoso Aaron Tindall presents music that blends classical and jazz. And it works really, really well.
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