Dive into the enchanting world of Christmas with Diana Damrau's "My Christmas," a captivating collection of sacred music and festive songs that beautifully captures the magic of the season. Released on November 4, 2022, under Warner Classics, this two-disc album spans over two hours and twenty minutes, offering a rich and diverse musical experience.
Diana Damrau, the internationally acclaimed German soprano, brings her extraordinary talent to a wide range of Christmas classics and lesser-known gems. The album features a medley of beloved carols, traditional hymns, and operatic arias, showcasing Damrau's versatility and vocal prowess. From the tender "Stille Nacht" to the joyous "Joy to the World," each track is performed with warmth, precision, and a deep sense of reverence for the holiday spirit.
Accompanied by the NDR Radiophilharmonie under the skilled direction of conductors Riccardo Minasi and Richard Whilds, Damrau's renditions are brought to life with lush orchestration and impeccable musicianship. The album also includes arrangements and compositions by renowned figures such as Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Franck, adding a touch of classical elegance to the festive repertoire.
"My Christmas" is not just an album; it's a celebration of the season's timeless melodies and the joy they bring. Whether you're a fan of classical music, opera, or simply love the sounds of Christmas, Diana Damrau's "My Christmas" is a delightful addition to your holiday collection, promising to fill your home with the spirit of the season.
Weihnachtszeit: Tochter Zion / Alle Jahre wieder / Es ist ein Ros entsprungenFriedrich Silcher, George Frideric Handel, Traditional, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Leise rieselt der SchneeTraditional, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
WeihnachtenEngelbert Humperdinck, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Adeste fideles (Medley): Adeste fideles / Un flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle / Petit Papa Noël / Il est né le divin enfant / Gesù bambinoHenri Martinet, Pietro Yon, Traditional, Diana Damrau, Knabenchor Hannover, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Mariä WiegenliedMax Reger, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Süßer die Glocken nie klingenTraditional, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
KalenderliedFranz Grothe, Diana Damrau, Knabenchor Hannover, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Warten aufs Christkind (Medley): Leise rieselt der Schnee / Fröhliche Weihnacht überall! / Kling, Glöckchen, klingelingeling! / Morgen, Kinder, wird’s was geben / O TannenbaumTraditional, Diana Damrau, Knabenchor Hannover, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Schlaf wohl, du Himmelsknabe duMax Reger, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
WeihnachtsfriedeRené Kollo, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Die HirtenPeter Cornelius, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Angels and Shepherds (Medley): The First Nowell / Engel auf den Feldern singen / Tu scendi dalle stelle / Birjina gaztetto bat zegoen / In dulci jubiloTraditional, Diana Damrau, Knabenchor Hannover, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Silent Night / Noche de paz / Douce Nuit / Stille NachtFranz Xaver Gruber, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
ChristroseRobert Stolz, Diana Damrau, Knabenchor Hannover, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
O du fröhlicheTraditional, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Heilig Abend (Medley): Still, still, still / Von Himmel hoch, da komm ich her / Kommet, ihr Hirten / Zu Bethlehem geborenMartin Luther, Traditional, Diana Damrau, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Traditional / Arr. Bucher: Joy to the World!Traditional, Diana Damrau, Norddeutscher Figuralchor, Raphael Alpermann, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Handel: Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74: No. 1, Air. "Eternal Source of Light Divine"George Frideric Handel, Diana Damrau, Matthias Höfs, Raphael Alpermann, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Mozart, Handel: Der Messias, K. 572, Pt. 1: No. 13, Aria. "Erwach, frohlocke, o Tochter von Zion" (After Handel's Messiah, HWV 56)George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Diana Damrau, Wolfgang Zerer, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Mozart, Handel: Der Messias, K. 572, Pt. 1: No. 14, Aria. "Er weidet seine Herde" (After Handel's Messiah, HWV 56)George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Diana Damrau, Knabenchor Hannover, Wolfgang Zerer, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 1, Aria. "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!"Johann Sebastian Bach, Diana Damrau, Gabriel Smallwood, Matthias Höfs, Richard Whilds, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 4: No. 39, Aria. "Flößt, mein Heiland, flößt dein Namen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Diana Damrau, Wolfgang Zerer, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Bach, JS: Was mir behagt, BWV 208 "Jagdkantate": No. 9, Aria. "Schafe können sicher weiden"Johann Sebastian Bach, Diana Damrau, Knabenchor Hannover, Wolfgang Zerer, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Zelenka: Laudate pueri, ZWV 81: I. Laudate pueriJan Dismas Zelenka, Diana Damrau, Matthias Höfs, Wolfgang Zerer, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Zelenka: Laudate pueri, ZWV 81: II. Quis sicut DominusJan Dismas Zelenka, Diana Damrau, Wolfgang Zerer, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Zelenka: Laudate pueri, ZWV 81: III. AmenJan Dismas Zelenka, Diana Damrau, Matthias Höfs, Wolfgang Zerer, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Mozart: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: V. Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Diana Damrau, Norddeutscher Figuralchor, Raphael Alpermann, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Mozart: Vesperae de Dominica, K. 321: V. Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Diana Damrau, Knabenchor Hannover, Raphael Alpermann, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Mozart: Mass in C Minor, K. 427 "Great Mass": Laudamus teWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Diana Damrau, Raphael Alpermann, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Franck: Messe à trois voix, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis angelicusCésar Franck, Diana Damrau, Raphael Alpermann, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie