Experience the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with Michala Petri's "Christmas With Michala Petri," a captivating collection of festive classics and beloved carols, all beautifully arranged for recorder and orchestra. Released in 2008 on the haenssler CLASSIC label, this album showcases Petri's extraordinary virtuosity and breath control, making it a standout in her impressive discography.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from traditional Christmas carols like "Silent Night" and "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" to lesser-known gems such as "Velkommen igen Gugs engle sma" and "Forunderligt at sige." Each track is meticulously arranged to highlight the unique timbre of the recorder, accompanied by the rich, resonant sounds of the orchestra.
Michala Petri, a renowned Danish recorder player, brings her signature nimble fingering and miraculous breath control to this delightful collection. Her performance is nothing short of spectacular, making this album a perfect addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
With a duration of just under an hour, "Christmas With Michala Petri" is an ideal album for holiday gatherings, quiet evenings by the fire, or anytime you want to fill your home with the warmth and joy of the season. The album's 20 tracks offer a delightful mix of familiar and obscure pieces, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a longtime fan of Michala Petri or new to her work, this album is sure to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
2008 haenssler CLASSIC2008 haenssler CLASSIC
Tracks
Sei willkommen, Jahr des Herrn (Welcome to the Lord's New Year) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Andreas Peter Berggreen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ave Maria (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Michael Praetorius, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Weihnacht bringt die Segensbotschaft (arr. For recorder and orchestra) [Christmas has brought a blessed message]Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Welch heftiges Gedrange und Gewuhl (Such a Busy Thronging All Around) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Christian Frederik Emil Horneman, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76, No. 52. Maria Wiegenlied: Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76: No. 52, Mariae Wiegenlied (Mary's Cradle Song) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Max Reger, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Joseph, lieber Joseph mein, "Let the Clouds Sweetly Resound" (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)Anonymous, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Choral. Jesu bleibet meine Freude (Jesus, joy of man's desiring) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Der Weihnachtsbaum in seinem Schmuck (Ready Stands the Christmas Tree) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Egil Harder, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme: Chorus. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers wake, the voice Is calling) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Schonster Herr Jesu (Jesu Fairist Lord Jesus) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Traditional, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter): Largo [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Antonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Stille Nacht (Silent Night) [arr. S. Schultz]Franz Xaver Gruber, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ellens Gesang III (Ave Maria!), Op. 52, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau": Ellen's Gesang III [Ave Maria!], Op. 56, No. 6, D. 839, "Hymne an die Jungfrau" [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Franz Schubert, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Hymns and Sacred Songs, FS 83: Forunderligt at sige (Strange to say) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Carl Nielsen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Messiah, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony (Arr. For recorder and orchestra)George Frideric Handel, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Es laulet nun zum Weihnachtsfest (the Bells Ring Out for Christmas Tide) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Velkommen igen Gugs engle sma (Welcome again, God's little angels) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Andreas Peter Berggreen, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier, BWV 469: Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier (Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Johann Sebastian Bach, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Kimer, I klokker (Ring out, ye bells) [arr. For recorder and orchestra]Henrik Rung, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Michala Petri is a renowned musician, specialising in chamber music and classical genres. With her exceptional talent, she brings elegance and sophistication to the world of classical music, showcasing her mastery of the craft through captivating performances.
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