Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the holiday season with the Vienna Boys' Choir's "Christmas Favorites." Released in 1999 under the Capriccio label, this captivating choral album spans a delightful 56 minutes, featuring a collection of beloved Christmas carols and hymns that have been cherished for generations.
The Vienna Boys' Choir, renowned for their angelic voices and impeccable harmonies, brings a fresh and spirited interpretation to classic pieces such as "Silent Night," "Ave Maria," and "Good King Wenceslas." The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria!)" and "Gruss an die Heilige Nacht," showcasing the choir's versatility and musical prowess.
From the joyous "Frohliche Weihnacht uberall" to the serene "Stille Nacht," each track is a testament to the choir's exceptional talent and the timeless beauty of Christmas music. Whether you're looking to set the mood for a festive gathering or simply wish to enjoy the soothing sounds of the season, "Christmas Favorites" is the perfect accompaniment. This album is a celebration of the holiday spirit, captured in the pure and resonant voices of the Vienna Boys' Choir.
1999 Capriccio1999 Capriccio
Tracks
Frohliche Weihnacht uberallTraditional, Vienna Boys' Choir, Helmut Froschauer
O TannenbaumTraditional, Vienna Boys' Choir, Uwe Christian Harrer
Auf dem Berge, da wehet der WindTraditional, Axel Köhler, Vienna Boys' Choir, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, Helmut Froschauer
Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria!), Op. 52, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau (version for choir): Ellen's Gesang III (Ave Maria!), Op. 56, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau"Franz Schubert, David Cordier, Vienna Boys' Choir, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, Helmut Froschauer
Maria durch ein Dornwald gingTraditional, David Cordier, Vienna Boys' Choir, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, Helmut Froschauer
Es kommt ein Schiff geladenTraditional, Vienna Boys' Choir, Peter Marschik
Good King WenceslasTraditional, Vienna Boys' Choir, Peter Marschik
Festgesang, MWV D4, "Gutenberg-Kantate": No. 2. (adap. W.H. Cummings as Hark! The Herald Angels Sing)Felix Mendelssohn, Vienna Boys' Choir, Peter Marschik
Nun sei gegrusst, o JesuleinTraditional, Vienna Boys' Choir, Helmut Froschauer
Ave MariaJohann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Vincent Borrits, Vienna Boys' Choir
Aba Heidschi BumbeidschiTraditional, Vienna Boys' Choir, Peter Marschik
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