Capriccio

Composers: Adam, Adolphe · Albinoni, Tomaso Giovanni · Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich · Bach, Johann Sebastian · Barsanti, Francesco · Benedetti, Francesco Maria · Bononcini, Giovanni · Bruch, Max · Buffardin, Pierre-Gabriel · Corelli, Arcangelo · Esterházy, Pál · Finale, Giuseppe Maria Po del · Franck, Johann Wolfgang · Gabrieli, Giovanni · Galilei, Vincenzo · Gounod, Charles-François · Grieg, Edvard · Gruber, Franz Xaver · Händel, Georg Friedrich · Handl, Jacobus · Herbeck, Johann Ritter von · Locatelli, Pietro Antonio · Loeillet (Loeillet of London), Jean-Baptiste · Luther, Martin · Mancini, Francesco · Manfredini, Francesco Onofrio · Marcello, Alessandro · Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix · Molter, Johann Melchior · Neuner, Carl · Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da · Pescetti, Giovanni Battista · Praetorius, Michael · Reger, Max · Reichardt, Johann Friedrich · Rheinberger, Joseph Gabriel · Saint-Saëns, Camille · Schmelzer, Johann Heinrich · Schmid, Karl Norbert · Schubert, Franz · Suriani, Alberta · Telemann, Georg Philipp · Traditional · Tschaikowski, Pjotr Iljitsch · Vivaldi, Antonio · Wagenseil, Georg Christoph · Willis, Richard S.

100 Christmas Meditation

Artists: Academy of London · Achim, Erzsebet · Arte del mondo, L' · Bálint, János · Bánfalvi, Béla · Böhme, Frank · Botvay, Károly · Bucharest Madrigal Choir · Budapest Strings · Büchner, Roland · Capella Savaria · Cappella Coloniensis · Cenčić, Max Emanuel · Concerto Köln · Constantin, Marin · Cordier, David · Daalen, Ulla van · Danz, Ingeborg · Dobszay, László · Dresdner Barocksolisten · Dresdner Kreuzchor · Dresdner Philharmonie · Ehrhardt, Werner · Eisenberg, Matthias · Erxleben, Michael · Eschenburg, Hartwig · Fischer, Georg · Flämig, Martin · Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra · Friedrich, Felix · Friedrich, Reinhold · Froschauer, Helmut · German Bach Soloists · Glaetzner, Burkhard · Groop, Monica · Haupt, Eckart · Hintermeier, Georg · Höller, Günther · HR Brass · Hübscher, Jürgen · Hünteler, Konrad · Humphries, Charles · Jansen, Dorothe · Juffinger, Andreas · Das Kleine Konzert · Köhler, Axel · Kölner Rundfunkchor · Kollmannsperger, Dietrich · Kowalski, Jochen · Lautten Compagney · Lehotka, Gábor · Capella Fidicinia Leipzig · Lencsés, Lajos · Levy, Jules · Lücker, Martin · Marriner, Neville · Marschik, Peter · Matsuda, Keiko · Max, Hermann · Mertens, Klaus · Monoyios, Ann · Moravsky, Georgy · Murau Christmas Brass Quartet · Németh, Pál · New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig · New Kammerorchester Berlin · Otto, Ralf · Philharmonic Art Ensemble · Pommer, Max · Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart · Regensburg Cathedral Choir · Rheinische Kantorei · Rolla, János · Rost, Jürgen · Rostock Motet Choir · Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim · Schicha, Ulrich · Schola Hungarica · Schornsheim, Christine · Sébestyen, Ernö · Simhah Chamber Collegium · Sipkai, Deborah · Steiner, Wolfgang · Tarr, Edward H. · Thomanerchor Leipzig · Ude, Armin · Vigh, Andrea · Vocal Ensemble Frankfurt · WDR Rundfunkchor Köln · WDR Rundfunkorchester · Wiener Sängerknaben · Winschermann, Helmut · Zádori, Mária · Ziesak, Ruth

Christmas Meditation: Doesn't that sound like a distant memory from a forgotten time? The quietest time of the year is, of course, often the loudest, with music seemingly present everywhere. A tinkling, singing, swinging pop-sentimental soundtrack to the ever-present consumer frenzy. "Christmas Meditation" brings together 100 truly contemplative and relaxing classical Christmas... Read more

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Christmas Meditation: Doesn't that sound like a distant memory from a forgotten time? The quietest time of the year is, of course, often the loudest, with music seemingly present everywhere. A tinkling, singing, swinging pop-sentimental soundtrack to the ever-present consumer frenzy. "Christmas Meditation" brings together 100 truly contemplative and relaxing classical Christmas pieces, performed by famous choirs and soloists. From Bach, Handel and Praetorius to Corelli, Manfredini and Locatelli, and on to Bruch, Mendelssohn and Gruber.

Number Title Playing time
1 Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Excerpt)
1 . 1 Pastoral Symphony 00:05:34 listen
2 Sweet little child, of gentle kind 00:02:05 listen
3 The Winter (Concerto in F minor op. 8 No. 4 RV 297): 2. Largo 00:02:17 listen
4 Jesus, my heart's delight BWV 361 00:03:06 listen
5 Concerto grosso in C major op. 3 No. 12 "Per il Santissimo Natale" (Christmas Concerto) (Excerpt)
5 . 1 Pastoral 00:04:06 listen
6 Pueri concinite 00:04:08 listen
7 Sonata for flute and harpsichord in E-flat major BWV 1031 (Excerpt)
7 . 1 Siciliano 00:02:11 listen
8 Sweeter never did the bells ring 00:02:36 listen
9 Concerto for oboe, strings and basso continuo in B-flat major op. 7 No. 3 (Excerpt)
9 . 1 2. Adagio 00:03:01 listen
10 The Childhood of Jesus (Oratorio) (Excerpt)
10 . 1 Shepherd's song 00:02:04 listen
11 Symphoniae sacrae (Excerpt)
11 . 1 Sonata pian' e forte 00:04:39 listen
12 Mary through a thorny forest went 00:03:24 listen
13 Pastoral concerto for strings and basso continuo in G major (Excerpt)
13 . 1 1. Larghetto 00:01:21 listen
14 God has chosen you, Mary 00:01:31 listen
15 Concerto for oboe and orchestra in D minor (after BWV 35)
15 . 1 2. Adagio 00:03:04 listen
16 O sweet little Jesus 00:02:18 listen
17 Divertimento da camera (Excerpt)
17 . 1 Lento dolce 00:02:29 listen
18 Praise the Lord, my soul BWV 143 (Cantata) (Excerpt)
18 . 1 Chorale: Du Friedefürst Herr Jesu Christ 00:02:23 listen
19 Concerto for organ and orchestra No. 6 in B-flat major op. 4 No. 6 HWV 294 (for harp) (Excerpt)
19 . 1 2. Largo 00:04:03 listen
20 Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Excerpt)
20 . 1 Aria: Sleep, my beloved 00:09:25 listen
1 The Messiah HWV 56 (Oratorio) (Excerpt)
1 . 1 Pastoral Symphony 00:02:52 listen
2 Still, still, let us listen 00:03:13 listen
3 Concerto grosso in G minor op. 6 No. 8 "Fatto per la notte di Natale" (Christmas Concerto) (Excerpt)
3 . 1 6. Pastorale ad libitum 00:03:42 listen
4 God rest you merry, gentlemen 00:02:31 listen
5 Partita in D minor (Excerpt)
5 . 1 Pastoral 00:02:59 listen
6 Holy Night on Angel Wings 00:02:51 listen
7 Sonata for recorder and basso continuo in C minor op. 1 No. 4 (Excerpt)
7 . 1 Siciliano 00:01:49 listen
8 Sweeter never did the bells ring 00:02:36 listen
9 Concerto for oboe, strings and basso continuo in B-flat major op. 7 No. 3 (Excerpt)
9 . 1 2. Adagio 00:03:01 listen
10 Oh quam jubilat (Motet) (Excerpt)
10 . 1 Ritornello: Popule Bellule 00:03:21 listen
11 Concerto grosso in C major op. 3 No. 12 "Per il Santissimo Natale" (Christmas Concerto) (Excerpt)
11 . 1 2. Largo 00:01:53 listen
12 Christmas Motet (Excerpt)
12 . 1 O admirabile commercium 00:02:12 listen
13 Symphoniae sacrae (Excerpt)
13 . 1 Canzon No. 3 a 8 (in the 7th mode) 00:03:23 listen
14 Ich ste an deiner Krippen hier BWV 469 00:02:12 listen
15 Serse HWV 40 (Xerxes, Opera in 3 Acts) (Excerpt)
15 . 1 Largo (Instrumental Version) 00:03:02 listen
16 Ave maris stella WoO 156,2 00:02:33 listen
17 Sonata in C minor (Excerpt)
17 . 1 2. Andante espressivo 00:05:02 listen
18 Es ist ein Reis entsprungen 00:02:52 listen
19 Concerto for Organ and Orchestra No. 4 in F major op. 4 No. 4 HWV 292 (Excerpt)
19 . 1 2. Andante 00:07:03 listen
20 Gesang der Heiligen Drei Könige op. 21 00:05:26 listen
1 Ave Maria (Orchestral Version) 00:02:48 listen
2 Den die Hirten lobeten sehr (Quem pastores laudavere) 00:03:07 listen
3 Concerto grosso in G minor op. 6 No. 8 "Fatto per la notte di Natale" (Christmas Concerto) (Excerpt)
3 . 1 2. Adagio 00:02:42 listen
4 Jesu, du mein liebstes Leben BWV 356 00:02:52 listen
5 Concerto for 2 Violins, Violoncello, Strings and Basso continuo in D minor op. 3 No. 11 RV 565 (Excerpt)
5 . 1 Siciliano 00:02:57 listen
6 Auf dem Berge da wehet der Wind 00:01:30 listen
7 It came upon the midnight clear 00:03:38 listen
8 O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild 00:02:15 listen
9 Sonata for Recorder and Basso continuo in F minor (Excerpt)
9 . 1 3. Largo 00:02:51 listen
10 Es blühen drei Rosen 00:02:59 listen
11 Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her 00:00:36 listen
12 Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Excerpt)
12 . 1 Er ist auf Erden kommen arm 00:02:53 listen
13 Lanterly (Sonata) 00:01:49 listen
14 Pastori o voi (Cantata) (Excerpt)
14 . 1 Aria: Gesú mio caro ben 00:06:03 listen
15 Concerto grosso in E minor op. 6 No. 12 HWV 330 (Excerpt)
15 . 1 3. Aria: Larghetto e piano 00:03:23 listen
16 Es kommt ein Schiff geladen 00:02:06 listen
17 Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 659 00:04:34 listen
18 Jesu, meine Gabe. Sein ist was ich habe 00:03:42 listen
19 Concerto grosso in G minor op. 6 No. 8 "Fatto per la notte di Natale" (Christmas Concerto) (Excerpt)
19 . 1 3. Adagio - Allegro - Adagio 00:03:57 listen
20 Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Excerpt)
20 . 1 Aria: Schließe mein Herze dies selige Wunder - Choral: Wie soll ich dich empfangen 00:06:20 listen
1 Concerto grosso in F minor op. 1 No. 8 (Christmas Concerto) (Excerpt)
1 . 1 7. Pastoral 00:03:43 listen
2 Ecce virgo concipiet 00:01:33 listen
3 Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings and Basso continuo No. 5 in F minor BWV 1056 (for flute) (excerpt)
3 . 1 Largo 00:02:58 listen
4 Minuit Chrétiens (O Holy Night) (Cantique Noël) 00:03:24 listen
5 Sacred Choirs op. 69 No. 1-3 (excerpt)
5 . 1 No. 3 Evening Song 00:04:00 listen
6 Sacred Songs op. 138 (8 motets) (excerpt)
6 . 1 No. 4 And our dear Lady 00:02:19 listen
7 From Holberg's Time (Suite in the old style) op. 40 (excerpt)
7 . 1 Air: Andante religioso 00:06:39 listen
8 For He has commanded His angels over thee (motet) 00:02:40 listen
9 Suite for Orchestra No. 4 in G major op. 61 "Mozartiana" (excerpt)
9 . 1 Preghiera 00:03:44 listen
10 Sleep well, thou heavenly child 00:03:20 listen
11 Rinaldo HWV 7 (Opera in 3 acts) (excerpt)
11 . 1 Aria 00:04:11 listen
12 O ce veste minunata 00:02:44 listen
13 Our Father in heaven BWV 737 (Chorale prelude) 00:02:50 listen
14 Dies est laetitiae (Motet) 00:03:09 listen
15 Concerto for Trumpet, Strings and Basso continuo in D minor (excerpt)
15 . 1 2nd Adagio 00:03:16 listen
16 The Lord is King TWV 8:6 (Cantata) (excerpt)
16 . 1 Aria: Zion lies at thy feet 00:04:38 listen
17 Sonata for Recorder and Basso continuo in D minor (excerpt)
17 . 1 3rd Largo 00:01:22 listen
18 Salve Regina in F major D 379 00:02:58 listen
19 Sonata in C major (for trumpet and Basso continuo) (excerpt)
19 . 1 3rd Lento dolce 00:03:10 listen
20 Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (excerpt)
20 . 1 Aria: Float on Beams - Chorale: I stand here at thy manger 00:06:44 listen
1 Suite (Overture) for Orchestra No. 3 in D major BWV 1068 (excerpt)
1 . 1 2nd Air 00:04:25 listen
2 Sleep, my little child 00:03:05 listen
3 Concerto grosso in F minor op. 1 No. 8 (Christmas Concerto) (excerpt)
3 . 1 1st Largo - 2nd Grave 00:02:20 listen
4 Christmas Oratorio op. 12 (excerpt)
4 . 1 Aria: Domine, ergo credidi 00:02:59 listen
5 Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso continuo in D minor op. 9 No. 2 (for trumpet) (excerpt)
5 . 1 2nd Adagio 00:04:23 listen
6 Christkindllieder op. 92 (excerpt)
6 . 1 Christi Geburt (arr. by Helmuth Froschauer) 00:02:00 listen
7 Concerto for Flute, Recorder and Basso continuo in E minor TWV 52:e1 (excerpt)
7 . 1 1st Largo 00:03:41 listen
8 O quam jubilat (motet) (excerpt)
8 . 1 Duet: O quam jubilat 00:02:05 listen
9 In dulci jubilo BWV 437 00:01:51 listen
10 Et in carnatus est 00:01:01 listen
11 Overture in F major "A la Pastorelle" (excerpt) 00:02:13 listen
12 Joseph, my dear Joseph 00:01:37 listen
13 Concerto for Harp and Orchestra in G major (excerpt)
13 . 1 2. Andante 00:04:11 listen
14 Harmonia caelestis (excerpt)
14 . 1 No. 7 Cur fles, Jesu 00:05:17 listen
15 The old year is past BWV 614 00:02:32 listen
16 Silent Night (arr. by Frank Böhme) 00:01:55 listen
17 Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in E minor (excerpt)
17 . 1 2. Andante 00:03:33 listen
18 The Flight into Egypt op. 31 No. 1 00:04:51 listen
19 Suite op. 166 (for violin and organ) (excerpt)
19 . 1 2. Canzona 00:05:06 listen
20 Silent Night, Holy Night 00:05:38 listen

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