Embark on a festive journey with renowned flutist James Galway as he presents "Christmas with James Galway - In Dulci Jubilo," a timeless collection of classical and Celtic Christmas carols. Released in 1991 under RCA Red Seal, this album is a harmonious blend of traditional holiday favorites and enchanting instrumental pieces, showcasing Galway's virtuosic talent and the exquisite accompaniment of the Munich Radio Orchestra, Die Regensburger Domspatzen, and conductor John Georgiadis.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, the album features 22 tracks, including beloved classics such as "Silent Night," "O Tannenbaum," and "Adeste Fideles," as well as lesser-known gems like "Ein Kindlein in der Wiegen" and "Zu Bethlehem geboren." Galway's interpretation of Bach's "Cantata, BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and the iconic "Canon in D Major" by Pachelbel adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the festive repertoire.
The album's title track, "In Dulci Jubilo," is a delightful medley that encapsulates the spirit of the season, while the "Pastoral Symphony" from Handel's "Messiah" offers a serene and reflective moment. Galway's rendition of "O du Fröhliche" and the enchanting "Still, Still, Still" further enrich the album's diverse and captivating soundscape.
"Christmas with James Galway - In Dulci Jubilo" is a celebration of the holiday season, blending the warmth of traditional carols with the brilliance of classical music. Whether you're a longtime fan of James Galway or new to his work, this album is sure to become a cherished part of your holiday tradition.
(P) 1991 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Fantasia on "In dulci jubilo"David Overton, James Galway, John Georgiadis
Il est né, le divin enfantTraditional, James Galway, John Georgiadis
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungenMichael Praetorius, Regensburger Domspatzen
Prelude on "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen"Johannes Brahms, James Galway, John Georgiadis
Messiah, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony - PifaGeorge Frideric Handel, James Galway, Munich Radio Orchestra, John Georgiadis
Kling Glöckchen, klingelingTraditional, James Galway, John Georgiadis
O Jesulein süssTraditional, Regensburger Domspatzen
Prelude on "O Jesulein süss"Fischer, James Galway, John Georgiadis
AdagioTomaso Albinoni, James Galway, John Georgiadis
Ein Kindlein in der WiegenTraditional, Regensburger Domspatzen
O TannenbaumTraditional, Regensburger Domspatzen
6 Christmas Pieces, Op. 72Felix Mendelssohn, James Galway, John Georgiadis
Adeste FidelesTraditional, James Galway, Regensburger Domspatzen, John Georgiadis
Ave MariaJohann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, James Galway
Zu Bethlehem geborenTraditional, Regensburger Domspatzen
Still, still, stillTraditional, James Galway, Regensburger Domspatzen
Canon in D Major, P. 37Johann Pachelbel, James Galway, Munich Radio Orchestra, John Georgiadis
In dulci jubiloTraditional, Regensburger Domspatzen
Prelude on "In dulci jubilo"Johann Sebastian Bach, James Galway, John Georgiadis
O du FröhlicheTraditional, James Galway, John Georgiadis
Cantata, BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, James Galway, John Georgiadis
Stille NachtTraditional, James Galway, Regensburger Domspatzen