Emma Kirkby, the renowned soprano, invites you to experience the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with her album "Christmas Music." Released on September 30, 2000, under the BIS label, this collection is a delightful blend of classical, choral, and operatic pieces that span a little over an hour. The album features works by Alessandro Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli, Johann Pachelbel, and the prolific Johann Sebastian Bach, offering a rich tapestry of musical styles and periods.
Kirkby's ethereal voice shines through in both recitatives and arias, showcasing her exceptional range and emotional depth. The album opens with Scarlatti's "Natus est Jesus" and includes the beloved "Air on the G String" from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068. Corelli's "Christmas Concerto" adds a festive touch, while Pachelbel's "Canon and Gigue in D Major" provides a familiar and comforting melody.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a casual listener looking to add some holiday cheer to your collection, Emma Kirkby's "Christmas Music" is a captivating journey through some of the most beautiful and timeless compositions of the season. The album's duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes makes it a perfect companion for cozy evenings by the fire or as a sophisticated backdrop to your holiday gatherings.
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Tracks
Natus est JesusPhilipp Friedrich Boddecker, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Non so qual più m'ingombra: I. Recitative. Non so qual più m'ingombra…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Non so qual più m'ingombra: II. Aria. Che sara? Chi´a me lo dice?…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Non so qual più m'ingombra: III. Recitative. E nato, al fin mi dice…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Non so qual più m'ingombra: IV. Pastoral Aria. Nacque, col Gran Messia…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Canon and Gigue in D Major: CanonJohann Pachelbel, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Canon & Gigue in D Major, P. 37: GigueJohann Pachelbel, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61 (text by Martin Luther): Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61: Offne dich mein ganzes HerzeJohann Sebastian Bach, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Overture (Suite) No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air, "Air on the G String"Johann Sebastian Bach, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147a: Bereite dir, Jesu, noch itzo die BahnJohann Sebastian Bach, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: I. Recitative. O di Betlemme, altera poverta venturosa...Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: II. Aria. Dal bel Segno d´una Stella…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: III. Recitative. Presa d'uomo la forma…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: IV. Aria. L´autor d´ogni mio bene…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: V. Recitative. Fortunati Pastori!…Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
O di Betlemme altera povertà venturosa: VI. Pastorale. Tocco la prima sorte a voi, pastori...Alessandro Scarlatti, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace - Grave - AllegroArcangelo Corelli, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": II. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioArcangelo Corelli, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Vivace - Allegro - Pastorale ad libitum (Largo)Arcangelo Corelli, London Baroque, Charles Medlam
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