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Budapest, Ljubljana, Stockholm, Cologne, Arnstadt And Munich | 20201220 | Andrew McGregor continues the day-long festival of Christmas and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. In a year where singing in choirs has largely been curtailed due to the global pandemic, choirs and orchestras come together in socially distant performances of music that celebrates the joy of singing and the wonder of Christmas. 4pm An Advent concert given by Honv退d F退rfikar (Honv退d Men's Chorus) from Budapest. JS Bach: Jesu, joy of man's desiring, from 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 Jacobus Gallus: Natus est nobis Handel: Thanks be to Thee, O Lord Rachmaninov: We Praise Thee, O Mother of God Rejoice, o Virgin (Ave Maria) from 'Vespers (All-Night Vigil), op. 37 Schubert: Psalm 23, D. 796 Franck: Panis Angelicus Mihကly Mosony: Ave Maria Ambro ?opi: Totus tuus Kodaly: Evening Song Jan Nieland: Magnificat Saint-Sa뀀ns: Tollite hostias, from 'Oratorio de No뀀l, op. 12 Randol Alan Bass: Gloria Tamကs Egresi, baritone Andrကs Decsi, tenor Andrကs Stampay-Komesz, baritone Lကszl Adriကn Nagy, piano Richကrd Riederauer, conductor 5pm An archive Christmas concert from 21 December 2014 from Ljubljana, featuring the Slovenian Philharmonic Chorus directed by Martina Bati? Music will include: Valentin Vasilyovych Silvestrov: Liturgical Chants C退sar Cui: Magnificat Georgy Vasilevich Sviridov: Having beheld a mysterious Nativity Traditional (Russia): Shepherds of Bethlehem Pavel Chesnokov: All of Creation Rejoices in Thee, op. 15/11 Franz Xaver Gruber: Silent Night, Holy Night Monika Fele, soprano Mojca Bitenc, soprano Edita Gar?evi? Koelj, alto Gaper Banovec, tenor Martin Logar, tenor Toma Koder, baritone Martina Bati?, conductor 6pm A Jazz Christmas Concert with international jazz trombonist, Nils Landgren and Friends, from Stockholm. Mel Torm退: The Christmas Song Ron Sexsmith: Maybe This Christmas Mervyn Edwin Warren: Who Would Imagine a King Gary Hines: Love is Born Ron Miller: Someday at Christmas Frank Loesser: Baby, It's Cold Outside Trad: Ding Dong! Merrily on High Roxanne Seeman: Everyday is Christmas Traditional (Sweded): Prepare the way for the Lord John Frederick Coots: Santa Claus is Comin' to Town Gustaf Lazarus Nordqvist: Yule, yule, radiant yule Handel: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion, aria from Messiah, HWV 56 7pm Christmas Concert with Rheinische Kantorei and Das Kleine Konzert, from Cologne Telemann: Siehe! Ich verkündige euch grosse Freude, TVWV 1:1333 T怀net die Freude, belebte Trompeten, TVWV 1:1410 Darzu ist erschienen die Liebe Gottes, TVWV 1:166 Veronika Winter, soprano Anne Bierwirth, contralto Georg Poplutz, tenor Matthias Vieweg, baritone Hermann Max, conductor 8pm - 9.30pm The vocal group Ensemble Polyharmonique and Thüringer Bach Collegium perform parts of J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Taking place in the church in Arnstadt where J.S. Bach held his first post as organist (1703-1707), this concert will feature the first three cantatas of Bach's Christmas Oratorio, given by two ensembles that specialise in historically informed performances. J.S. Bach: Cantatas I-III, from 'Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 9.30 - 11pm Christmas Concert with Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra and Howard Arman, from Munich Johannes Eccard: ܀bers Gebirg Maria geht Praetorius: Angelus ad pastores ait Traditional (Germany): Ach bittrer Winter Schlaf wohl, du Himmelsknabe du Scheidt: O Jesulein süss JS Bach: Ich steh´ an Deiner Krippen hier, BWV 469 Arvo P䀀rt: ...which was the son of... Maxwell Davies : Four carols From O magnum mysterium: Haylle comly and clene Alleluia, pro Virgine Maria The Fader of Heven Traditional (England) - Coventry Carol William Ballet: Lute-book lullaby Warlock: Bethlehem Down Resonet in laudibus Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf Lasst uns froh und munter sein Traditional (Spiritual): Ain't That A-Rockin Mary Had a Baby Traditional (Germany) : O Tannenbaum Traditional (England): Sussex Carol The Twelve Days of Christmas Felix Bernard: Winter Wonderland Irving Berlin: White Christmas Howard Arman, conductor Andrew McGregor is our guide for the rest of this day of Christmas Around Europe. A day of concerts from around Europe to celebrate Christmas. |
Finland And Spain | 20201220 | A day-long festival of Christmas and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. In a year where singing in choirs has largely been curtailed due to the global pandemic, choirs and orchestras come together in socially distant performances of music that celebrates the joy of singing and the wonder of Christmas. Presented by Hannah French. 1pm Live Christmas Concert with Maria Ylip䀀䀀 and Friends, from Helsinki. Maria Ylip䀀䀀 and Friends offer a stylistically versatile concert cocktail of Christmas music under the title 'Star of Wonder'. The concert consists of old and new music from Finland and abroad. Jean Sibelius: Bell Tune of Kallio Church Terre Roche: Star of Wonder Alfred S. Burt: Some Children See Him Joni Mitchell: River Traditional (Sweden): Mitt hj䀀rta vandrar alltid till platsen du blev f怀dd Jean Sibelius: En etsi valtaa loistoa Heino Kaski: M怀kit nukkuu lumiset Jukka Leppilampi: Aasi ja timpurin muija Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah Franz Xaver Gruber: Silent Night, Holy Night Maria Ylip䀀䀀, vocals Marzi Nyman, guitar Niko Kumpuvaara, accordion Ville Herrala, double bass 2pm Christmas Concert: The World of Children, with Veus - Cor Infantil Amics de la Uni , from Barcelona, together with soprano Mar퀀a Hinojosa and the Barcelona Symphonic Wind Band, under the baton of Jos退 Rafael Pascual-Vilaplana. Cor Infantil Amics de la Uni is winner, among other prizes, of the Silver Rose Bowl in the 2013 LTPS competition. Recorded at the Pau Casals Hall, L' Auditori, Barcelona. Stephen Melillo: David Nigel Hess: To the Stars! Bert Apperpont: Celtic Child Albert Guinovart: Suite Nadalenca Mar퀀a Hinojosa, soprano Josep Vila i Jover, chorus director Jos退 Rafael Pascual-Vilaplana, conductor Christmas Music from EBU members across Europe and the world, including Finland and Spain. A day of concerts from around Europe to celebrate Christmas. |
Helsinki And Leipzig | 20181216 | Andrew McGregor is our guide for the annual day of Christmas concerts from around Europe. Beginning live in Helsinki with the Finnish Baroque Orchestra and then on to Leipzig 1pm - LIVE from Kallio Church, Helsinki Beginning with the traditional Sibelius bells tune from Kallio Church, the day begins with a live concert from members of the Finnish Baroque Orchestra. Tenor Juho Punkeri sings arias by Handel, and Pauliina Fred and Hanna Haapam䀀ki join the orchestra for a concerto by Telemann. Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957) Bell Tune of Kallio Church, for bells George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) Sinfonia, from 'Semele, HWV 58 Where'er you walk, aria from 'Semele, HWV 58 Allemande, from 'Suite in E minor, HWV 429 Total Eclipse, aria from 'Samson, HWV 57 Adagio, from 'Flute Sonata in G, HWV 363b Gentle airs, melodious strains, aria from 'Athalia, HWV 52 Juho Punkeri , tenor Marianna Henriksson , harpsichord Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 - 1767) Concerto for Recorder and Flute in E minor, TWV 52:e1 Pauliina Fred , Baroque flute Hanna Haapam䀀ki , recorder Comfort ye, aria from 'Messiah, HWV 56 Ev'ry valley, aria from 'Messiah, HWV 56 2pm - from Paulinum, Leipzig The next stop on Radio 3's journey around Europe is Leipzig, for a varied concert of unaccompanied choral works by Poulenc, Tallis, Britten and P䀀rt given by the MDR Radio Chorus, Leipzig. Jean Mouton (before 1459 - 1522) Nesciens mater virgo virum, motet for 8 voices Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963) Quatre Motets pour le temps de No뀀l, FP 152 Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847) Frohlocket, ihr V怀lker auf Erden, Kyrie, Ehre sei Gott in der H怀he, WoO 26, Heilig, heilig Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976) Hymn to the Virgin Arvo P䀀rt (1935) Seven Magnificat Antiphons Franz Xaver Gruber (1787 - 1863) Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (Silent Night) Risto Joost , conductor Christmas music from around Europe, including Helsinki and Leipzig. A day of concerts from around Europe to celebrate Christmas. |
Iceland, Denmark And Canada | 20201220 | A day-long festival of Christmas and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. In a year where singing in choirs has largely been curtailed due to the global pandemic, choirs and orchestras come together in socially distant performances of music that celebrates the joy of singing and the wonder of Christmas. Presented by Hannah French. 9am From Iceland, an Italian Baroque Christmas Concert with the Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra performing music by Pergolesi, Locatelli, Vivaldi and Veracini. Pergolesi: Violin Concerto in B flat major Locatelli: Concerti XI a quattro in C minor Vivaldi: Cello concerto in G major RV 415 Veracini: Overture nr. 6 in Bb major Laufey Jensd ttir, violin Steiney Sigur |
Malmo, Stuttgart, Ljubljana, Gdansk, Riga, Merseberg And Sofia | 20191215 | Part 2 of the EBU's day of Christmas concerts from Malm怀, Stuttgart, Ljubljana, Gda?sk, Riga, Merseberg and Sofia. Presented by Andrew McGregor. 4pm - ST PETER'S CHURCH, MALMր - LIVE Music from the Swedish folk tradition TRAD. (Sweden) arr. A. Einarsson: Prepare the way for the Lord FRANZ BIEBL (1906-2001): Ave Maria PAUL MEALOR (1975): A Spotless Rose JOHN GARDNER (1917-2011): Tomorrow shall be my dancing day KARIN REHNQVIST (1957): Var inte r䀀dd f怀r m怀rkret [Do not fear the darkness] SOFIA KARLSSON (1975) arr. U. Emanuelsson: Frid p倀 jorden [Peace on Earth] TRAD, (Germany) arr. S. Wawer: O du stille Zeit ANDREJ MAKOR (1987): O Lux beata Trinitas BOB CHILCOTT (1955): Advent Candle MARTIN ŀSANDER (1987): Ljuset lyser i m怀rkret [The light shines in the darkness] ERIKS EENVALDS (1977): O salutaris Hostia REGER (1873-1916): Mary's Lullaby GUSTAF LAZARUS NORDQVIST (1886-1949): Yule, Radiant Yule EMMY KրHLER (1858-1925) arr. L. Pourkarim: Nu t䀀ndas en stund p倀 jorden [A moment on Earth is lit] St Petri Youth Choir Petri Femme Carl Adam Landstr怀m (organ/piano) Alexander Einarsson (conductor) 5pm - GAISBURG CHURCH, STUTTGART, GERMANY - LIVE Christmas Songs by Reger and Slovenians Damijan Mo?nik and Jacobus Gallus REGER (1873-1916): Es kommt ein Schiff geladen DAMIJAN MO?NIK (1967): Acclamatio REGER: Unser lieben Frauen Traum MO?NIK: Janez, pusti konji?ke [John leave the flock] REGER: Vom Himmel hoch MO?NIK: Geburtsnacht JACOBUS GALLUS (1550-1591): Mirabile mysterium - Hodie Christus natus est MO?NIK: Je eno Dete rojeno [A Child is born] REGER: Schlaf mein Kindelein MO?NIK: Boi?na uspavanka [Christmas Lullaby] MO?NIK: Sacra religio SWR Vocal Ensemble, Stuttgart Martina Bati? (director) 6pm - CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS, LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA Slovenian Christmas songs and organ music LEOPOLD BELAR (1828-1899): All of Nature is Resting HUGOLIN SATTNER (1851-1934): Holy Night BELAR: Behold, the Stars of God VALENTIN TOLCER (1841-1910): Heavenly Strings STANKO PREMRL (1880-1965): Organ Pastorale in F GREGOR RIHAR (1796-1863): Approaching Midnight AVGUST CERER (1908-1980): Sleep, Little Baby SATTNER: Blessed Night PREMRL: Just Sleep UBALD VRABEC (1905-1992): It was Night MIRKO RENER (1919-1993): Christmas Eve PREMRL: Organ Prelude from Christmas Suite FRANZ XAVER GRUBER (1787-1863): Silent Night, Holy Night DEKOR Chamber Choir Petra Grassi (conductor) Photo of DEKOR in St Francis Church (c) Hugo ekoranja 7.05pm - CENTRUM ?WI?TEGO JANA, GDA?SK, POLAND - LIVE Closing concert of the Actus Humanus Nativitas Festival MICHAEL PRAETORIUS (c.1571-1621): Christmas Mass Gabrieli Consort & Players Paul McCreesh (conductor) 8.30pm - RADIO LATVIA STUDIO 1, RIGA, LATVIA BRITTEN (1913-1976) - Interlude from A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28 TRAD. (France) arr. J. Jan?evskis: Veni Veni Emmanuel TRAD. (England) arr. Jan?evskis: God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman PRAETORIUS: Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen TRAD. (France) arr. Jan?evskis: La Marche des rois Jolanta Strikaite-Lapi?a (soprano) Ainars ablovskis (saxophone, duduk) Ieva ablovska (harp) Raimonds Tiguls (piano) Marta Kauli?a (percussion) 9pm - CATHEDRAL, MERSEBERG, GERMANY Gewandhaus organist Michael Sch怀nheit plays the Ladegast Organ, made famous by Franz Liszt J.S. BACH (1685-1750): Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV 547 - Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 - Vom Himmel hoch, BWV 700 J.M. BACH (1648-1694): In dulci jubilo JOSEF SEGER (1716-1782): Toccata VIII: Pastorale and Fugue (Narodil se Kristus Pကn') BRAHMS (1833-1897): Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, op. 122/8 CHRISTIAN ROBERT PFRETZSCHNER (1821-1885): Variations in the Style of a Pastorale on Silent Night RHEINBERGER (1839-1901): Organ Sonata No. 4 in A minor, op. 98 Michael Sch怀nheit (organ) 10pm - BNR STUDIO 1, SOFIA, BULGARIA Bulgarian and Russian Orthodox pieces, and lively Bulgarian works based on folklore DOBRI HRISTOV (1875-1941): Troparion of the Nativity of Christ KIRIL POPOV (1955): Rejoice, O Virgin IOANNIS KOUKOUZELIS (fl. 1300-50): Terirem from the Polyeleos of the Bulgarian Woman YORDAN GOSHEV (1960): We Sing to Thee APOSTOL NIKOLAEV-STROUMSKI (1886-1971): Bless the Lord, O My Soul KONSTANTIN SHVEDOV (1886-1954): O Lord, Bless Thine Inheritance ALEXANDER TEKELIEV (1942): It is Truly Meet HRISTOV: Praise the Name of the Lord DMITRY BORTNIANSKY (1751-1825): Glory to God in the Highest HRISTOV: The Lord is Born, O Christmas STEFAN DRAGOSTINOV (1948): The Lord's Mother TRAD. (Bulgaria): Why did you raise me, my mother - You, Beautiful Girl NIKOLAY STOYKOV (1936): Christmas Impressions ALEXANDER TANEV (1928-1996): Yove, Little Girl BORTNIANSKY: The Many Years Prayer / Grant, O Lord, Many Years BNR Mixed Choir Lyubomira Alexandrova (conductor) 11pm: RADIO LATVIA STUDIO 1, RIGA, LATVIA L?S?NS: Prayer LATVIAN: Hurry, little mouse TIGULS: Little Star TRAD. Mitt hjerte alltid vanker Andrew McGregor is our guide for part 2 of Christmas Around Europe A day of concerts from around Europe to celebrate Christmas. |
Munich, Prague, Montreal, Reykjavik, Lisbon, Graz And Copenhagen | 20181216 | Andrew McGregor is our guide for the annual day of Christmas concerts from around Europe. Including concerts from Munich, Prague, Montreal, Reykjavik, Lisbon, Graz and Copenhagen 4pm - LIVE from Studio 1, Bavarian Radio, Munich Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): From 'Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248'; Cantatas 1, 2, 3 & 6 Christina Landshamer, soprano Ulrike Malotta, mezzo-soprano Julian Pr退gardien, tenor Andreas Wolf, bass-baritone Bavarian Radio Chorus Basel Chamber Orchestra Howard Arman, conductor 6pm - LIVE from Great Hall, New Town Hall, Prague Jir퀀 Ignကc Linek (1725-1791): Pastorella in D Jiri Antonin Benda (1709-1786): Grave in E minor Frantiek Xaver Brixi (1732-1771): Sinfonia in F Joseph Haydn (1732-1809): Violin Concerto in G, Hob. VIIa:4 Linek: Symphonia pastoralis Ivan enatý, violin Ensemble 18+ 7pm - From La Visitation-du-Sault-au-R退collet Church, Montreal Michel Corrette (1709-1795): Noel Symphony No. 2 in D Traditional (France): Entre le boeuf et l' ne gris Marc-Antoine Charpentier (ca 1645-1704): No뀀ls sur les instruments, H. 534 Traditional (France): No뀀l nouvelet Charpentier: La Nuit, from oratorio 'Dialogus inter angelos et pastores Judeae' H. 420 Charpentier: Excerpts from 'No뀀ls pour les instruments, H. 531 Traditional (France): Berger, secoue ton sommeil profound Corrette: Noel Symphony No. 4 in D minor Traditional (France): Quelle est cette odeur agreeable Michel-Richard Delalande (1657-1726): No뀀ls en trio Delalande: Symphonie des No뀀ls, S. 130 Traditional (France): Il est n退 le divin Enfant, Peuple fid耀le, Les Anges dans nos campagnes Hugo Laporte, baritone Michel Angers, theorbo, archlute Clavecin en Concert Ensemble Luc Beaus退jour, conductor 8pm - From Salurinn Concert Hall, K pavogur Traditional (Iceland): Hကt퀀 |
Part 1 | 20211219 | A day-long festival of Christmas music and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. Choirs and ensembles come together to celebrate the wonder of Christmas. First we travel to Russia with the Moscow Synodal Choir; then to Tallinn in Estonia, with Vox Clamantis, and then from Leipzig, in Germany, we hear Mendelssohn, and from Riga in Latvia, music by Handel. 11.00 Moscow - the Moscow Synodal Choir sing Russian liturgical music dedicated to the Miracle of Christmas and to the Mother of God. It includes 18 works of Orthodox choral tradition from the 16th to 21st centuries. Anon. 17th century: It is worthy Miliy Balakirev: From above the Prophetess Alexander Arkhangelsky: Diligently unto the Mother of God Pyotr Tchaikovsky: It is worthy Pavel Chesnokov: Mother of God; The Zealous Intercessor; An Angel Cried Sergei Rachmaninov: To the Mother of God, the Virgin, from the All-Night Vigil Alexander Frunza: My Soul Magnifies the Lord Nikolai Danilin: All of Creation Rejoices In Thee Konstantin Shvedov: It Is Worthy Nikolai Vedernikov: All Angels Rejoice Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeev): Vzbrannoy Voivode, from All-night vigil Alexey Puzakov, chorus director 12.00 Tallinn - live: Vox Clamantis sing music by Arvo P䀀rt and Gregorian chant. Gregorian introitus: Dominus dixit Improvisation by Andrew Lawrence-King Gregorian antifon: O Adonai Arvo P䀀rt: Seven Magnificat Antiphons Gregorian communio In splendoribus Arvo P䀀rt: Which was the Son of - Gregorian antiphon: Hodie Christus natus est Arvo P䀀rt: Nunc dimittis Jaan-Eik Tulve, chorus director 13.00 Leipzig - the MDR Radio Chorus perform Christmas music by Mouton, Poulenc, Mendelssohn, Britten, P䀀rt and Gruber, conducted by Risto Joost. Mouton: Nesciens mater virgo virum, motet a 8 Poulenc: Quatre Motets pour le temps de No뀀l F. Mendelssohn: Frohlocket, ihr V怀lker auf Erden Deutsche Liturgie: Kyrie, Ehre sei Gott in der H怀he and Heilig Britten: Hymn to the Virgin Gruber: Stille Nacht (Silent Night) Risto Joost, director 14.00 Riga - live - Christmas music by Handel and his contemporaries Isabella Leonarda: Sonata Duodecima, op. 16/12 George Frideric Handel: Sü߀e Stille, sanfte Quelle, HWV 205; Singe, Seele, Gott zum Preise, HWV 206 Pietro Antonio Locatelli: Trio Sonata in G, op. 5/1 George Frideric Handel: Süsser Blumen Ambraflocken, HWV 204; Flammende Rose, Zierde der Erden, HWV 210 Ilze Gr?vele-Skaraine, soprano Maija K?avi?a, Baroque flute Agnese Kanni?a, Baroque violin M?ra Botmane, Baroque cello Ieva Saliete, harpsichord The annual celebration of Christmas music from all around Europe. A day of concerts from around Europe to celebrate Christmas. |
Part 1 | 20221218 | A day-long festival of Christmas music and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. Choirs and ensembles come together to celebrate the wonder of Christmas. First we travel to Montreal with L'Harmonie des Saisons; then to Lleida in Spain, with Mar퀀a Espada and Bach Collegium Barcelona, and then from Prague we hear Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra and Children's Choir, and from Copenhagen in Denmark, festive music by British composers. Then we travel to Germany for music from Munich, including Praetorius, and Frankfurt. Andrew McGregor (presenter) 09.00 Montreal - Old and New World Baroque Music for Christmas with L'Harmonie des Saisons. TRADITIONAL CZECH Nesem vကm noviny MICHAEL PRAETORIUS In dulci jubilo TRADITIONAL ENGLISH Greensleeves & The Lute Book Lullaby TRADITIONAL FRENCH No뀀l Nouvelet & Entre le boeuf et l' ne gris TRADITIONAL CANADIAN No뀀l Huron TRADITIONAL ENGLISH There is no rose of such virtue MICHAEL PRAETORIUS Es ist ein Ros entsprungen JUAN GARCIA DE ZESPEDES Convidando esta la noche ROQUE JACINTO DE CHAVARRIA Fuera, Fuera, Haganles Lugar! ANTONIO DE SALAZAR Tarara, Tarara! DOMENICO ZIPOLI Pastorale ALONSO TORIZES Toca la Flauta METHEO FLECHA Riu riu chiu JEHAN TABOUROT Branle de l'Official Denise Torre Ormeno (soprano) Philippe Gagn退 (tenor) Eric Milnes (organ, harpsichord and direction) 10.00 Lleida (LIVE) - Mar퀀a Espada and Bach Collegium Barcelona, from the Enric Granados Auditorium in Lleida, Catalonia. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV.61 GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Laudate pueri Dominum in D, HWV.237 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV.147 Mar퀀a Espada (soprano) Chamber Choir of the Enric Granados Auditorium Xavier Puig (chorus director) Soloists from the Salvat Bach Grant Pau Jorquera (conductor) 1100 Prague (LIVE) - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra and Children's Choir, from the Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia in Prague . MACIEJ MALECKI Concertino in an Old Style for Two Harps and String Orchestra EDWARD ELGAR Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 BENJAMIN BRITTEN A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 Lydia H䀀rtelovက (harp) Martin Sad퀀lek (harp) Czech Radio Children's Choir V?ra Hrdinkovက (chorus director) Strings of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra Vlastimil Kobrle (violin, direction) 1200 Copenhagen - Danish National Vocal Ensemble and the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir, from Copenhagen. The Danish National Vocal Ensemble and chief conductor Marcus Creed dip into the treasure chest of modern British repertoire for the season. FRANCIS GRIER Alleluia, I bring you news of great joy HERBERT HOWELLS Sing Lullaby PETER WARLOCK Bethlehem Down NILS GREENHOW Love came down at Christmas SALLY BEAMISH In the stillness BENJAMIN BRITTEN A Boy was Born, Op. 3 Marcus Creed (conductor) 1300 Munich - Howard Arman's Christmas Story based on the Apocryphal Revelation of James. The Christmas story is told in its entirety by soloists in various roles according to the Apocrypha, the Gospels not authorised by the Church. JOHANN HERMANN SCHEIN Veni redemptory gentlum JOHANN HERMANN SCHEIN Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (verses 1-3, 7) NICOLAUS ZANGIUS Angelus ad pastores alt a 6 HIERONYMUS PRAETORIUS Angelus ad pastores alt a 8 HANS LEO HASSLER Angelus ad pastores alt a 9 MELCHIOR VULPIUS Angelus ad pastores alt a 10 ANONYMOUS Da pacem Domine (Antiphonale Monasticum) JOHANN HERMANN SCHEIN Verleih uns Frieden gnaediglich HIERONYMUS PRAETORIUS Agnus Dei |
Part 1 | 20231217 | A day-long festival of Christmas music and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. Choirs and ensembles come together to celebrate the wonder of Christmas. First we travel to Hanover with the NDR Radio Philharmonic; then to Amsterdam with the choir of St John's College, Cambridge, and then from Stockholm we hear Musica Temprana perform music from the Iberian Peninsula, and from Stuttgart, a Christmas concert given by the SWR Vocal Ensemble. Sarah Walker (presenter) 09.00: Hanover - Christmas music by Bach and his contemporaries with the NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, from Hannover Bach: Opening Chorus from the cantata 'Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61 Jesus bleibet meine Freude, from the cantata 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 Choral excerpts from 'Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 Manfredini: Concerto grosso in C ('Con una Pastorale per il Santissimo Natale') Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor, RV 531 Lute Concerto in D, RV 93 Michael Hofstetter, conductor 10.00: Amsterdam: The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, with a feast of festive music Trad, arr. Vaughan Williams: This is the Truth Sent from Above Tamsin Jones: Noel: Verbum caro factum est Anon, arr Philip ledger: Sussex Carol Anon: There is no rose Howells: A Spotless Rose Sing Lullaby Here is the little door Bach: In dulci jubilo, BWV 729 Sweelinck: Hodie Christus natus est Byrd: O admirabile commercium Victoria: O magnum mysterium Becky McGlade: In the bleak midwinter Cornelius: The three kings Felix Mendelssohn: When Jesus our Lord, from 'Christus, op. 97, oratorio Adam: O Holy Night Cantique de Noël/Minuit, chrétiens Felix Mendelssohn: Hark! The herald angels sing Christopher Gray, conductor 11.00: Stockholm: Musica Temprana perform music from Iberian Peninsula 12.00: Stuttgart – a Christmas concert given by the SWR Vocal Ensemble Pärt: Excerpts from 'Berlin Mass' – Kyrie, Gloria Pärt: Magnificat Pärt: Excerpts from 'Berlin Mass' – Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei Evelin Seppar: Seesama meri Ravel, arr. Clytus Gottwald: La vallée des cloches, from 'Miroirs Gundega Smite: Light Seeking Light Adrianna Kubica-Cypek: L'hiver Pēteris Vasks: Plainscapes Jan Sandström: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen SWR Vocal Ensemble, Stuttgart Krista Audere, conductor The annual celebration of Christmas music from all around Europe. A day of concerts from the European Broadcasting Union to celebrate Christmas. The annual celebration of Christmas from all around Europe, with music from Hanover, Amsterdam, Stockholm and Stuttgart. Presented by Sarah Walker. |
Part 2 | 20211219 | A day-long festival of Christmas music and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. Choirs and ensembles come together to celebrate the wonder of Christmas. 1600: Athens - the ERT Chorus sing a selection of traditional Greek Christmas songs. Tsalahouris: I prosefhi ton Christougennon (Christmas prayer), op. 78/1 Adamis: Carols from the Propontis Tsalahouris: La nativita del Signore (The birth of the Lord), from 'Liturgy No 3 Adamis: Idiomelon for Christmas No 1 Tsougras: Popse Christos gennithike (Tonight the Christ was born), Christmas carols from Eastern Thrace Adamis: Idiomelon for Christmas No 2 Samarကs: Carols from Pontus (erasu) Papadatos: Christmas carols from the Propontis Taylor: Dentro Christougenniatiko (Christmas Tree) Rosopoulos: Saranta Meres (Forty Days), Traditional carols from Thrace Samarကs: Magnum Mysterium Pappကs: Carols from Kastoria Baltas: Dormi, Jesu, from 'Christmas Story Karagkezidis: Elate edo, geitonisses (Come here, neighbours), Carol from Epirus Papadimitriou: Anarchos Theos (Eternal God), Byzantine carol Samarကs: Christmas carols from Metsovo, Ioannina Economou: Carols from the Propontis Nikos Vasileiou, conductor 1700: Pite倀 (Sweden): the Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble sing Praetorius and traditional Swedish Christmas songs. Folkmusik, arr. Anders րhrwall: Bereden va?g Trad.: In dulci Jubilo / Improvisation Praetorius / Jan Sandstr怀m: Det a?r en ros utsprungen Olsson: Guds son a?r fo?dd - Torbj怀rn N䀀sbom, nyckelharpa Karsendal: Sn怀n Alfv退n: Julsa?ng Tulpolska - Torbj怀rn N䀀sbom, nyckelharpa Trad.: Polska efter Byss-Kalle - Torbj怀rn N䀀sbom, nyckelharpa + David Wahl退n, accordion Olsson: Advent - David Wahl退n, accordion Sko?ld: There is no rose Folkmusik, arr. Gunnar Eriksson: Kristallen den fina Gruber, arr. David Wikander: Stilla Natt Folkmusik, arr. Jan-ŀke Hillerud: Staffansvisa Wikander: Det brinner en stja?rna Tegn退r: Betlehems stj䀀rna - Aaron Sunstein, organ Nordqvist: Jul, jul, stra?lande jul Ankarblom: Lussepolska 1800: Copenhagen: Ars Nova Copenhagen Rheinberger: 4 Advent Motets P䀀rt:...which was the son of... Poulenc: Un Soir de Neige Byrd: O Magnum Mysterium Trad. Anglo-American arr. P. Hillier: Joys Seven Trad. Portuguese arr. F. Lopes-Gra瀀a: Do var o nasceu a vara Trad. Italian arr. P. Hillier: Gesù bambin l'耀 nato Trad. Austrian arr. P. Hillier: Heissa Buama Praetorius arr. P. Hillier: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Trad. English arr. P. Hillier: Ding Dong merrily on high Paul Hillier, director 1900: Berlin - The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rinaldo Alessandrini, perform Bach cantatas and concertos. JS Bach: Sinfonia, from Cantata 'Ich liebe den H怀chsten von ganzem Gemüte, BWV 174 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, BWV 1047 Sinfonia, from Cantata 'Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht, BWV 52 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048 Cantta: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51 Siri Karoline Thornhill, soprano Reinhold Friedrich, trumpet 2000 : Stuttgart - The SWR Vocal Ensemble with a programme of Scandinavian Christmas music. Odde: Snilla Patea for choir and fiddle Gjeilo: Tota pulchra es Maria Matre: Eit barn er født i Betlehem (A Child is Born in Bethlehem) Sixten: Marias Wiegenlied (Stille Nacht) Nordqvist: Jul jul str倀lande jul (Yule, Yule, Radiant Yule) Sørensen: Benedictus Karlsson: Frid p倀 Jord la Cour: Hodie Christus natus est Nystedt: Hosanna für Frauenstimmen Praetorius, arr. Jan Sandstr怀m: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Traditional, arr. Gunther Martin G怀ttsche: O du fr怀hliche Asbjørn Indahl, arr. Gjermund Larsen: Gropen Espen Wensaas, cittern Mini Schulz, double bass Yuval Weinberg, director 2100: Vancouver - Early Music Vancouver perform Bach. Bach: Fallt mit Danken, fallt mit Loben, Cantata No. 4, from Christmas Oratorio Ehre sei Dir, Gott, gesungen, Cantata No. 5, from Christmas Oratorio Myriam Leblanc, soprano Suzie LeBlanc, soprano Nicholas Burns, countertenor, altus Colin Balzer, tenor Tyler Duncan, baritone Pacific Baroque Orchestra Alexander Weimann, director 2200: Sofia - Gli Accordati Vocal Ensemble perform Christmas music. Sweelinck: Hodie Christus natus est Willaert: Sempre mi ride sta donna Lassus: Allala pia calia Stravinsky: Ave Maria Lassus: Chi chilichi? Cucurucu! Jacobus (Jacob) Gallus (Handl): Pater Noster Poulenc: Quatre Motets pour le temps de No뀀l, FP 152: II Quem vidistis pastores dicite III Videntes stellam IV Hodie Christus natus est Janequin: Au joly jeu P䀀rt: Bogor ditse Dj退vo (Mother of God and Virgin) Certon: La, la, la, je ne l'ose dire Stravinsky: Bogor ditse Dj退vo (Mother of God and Virgin) Gesualdo: Ave, dulcissima Maria Anonymous - There is no Rose Dragomir Yossifov, conductor The annual celebration of Christmas music from all around Europe. A day of concerts from around Europe to celebrate Christmas. |
Part 2 | 20221218 | A day-long festival of Christmas music from across Europe, in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day, continues with concerts from Saarbrucken, Gothenburg, Utrecht, Hamburg, Reykjavik and London, presented by Hannah French. 1600: From Saarbrucken: Fairytale operas, touching arias and the first 'Christmas Medley' in classical music history - it's Christmas time at the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie! The festive Christmas programme contains highlights of opera literature such as Humperdinck's 'Abendsegen' and the subsequent 'Traumpantomime', but also many other musical rarities such as the two lullabies by Reger and Strauss. Humperdinck: Overture to 'H䀀nsel und Gretel Richard Strauss: Wiegenlied, op. 41/1 Humperdinck: Festkl䀀nge, from 'Dornr怀schen, orchestra suite Wilhelm Kienzl: Weihnacht, op. 74 Humperdinck: Evening Prayer and Pantomime, from 'H䀀nsel and Gretel Tchaikovsky: March of the Tin Soldiers, from the ballet 'The Nutcracker Reger: Mari䀀 Wiegenlied (Mary's Lullaby) Richard Strauss: Ist ein Traum kann nicht wirklich sein, from 'Der Rosenkavalier Victor Hely-Hutchinson: A Carol Symphony Elsa Benoit, soprano Sarah Romberger, mezzo-soprano German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern Pietari Inkinen, conductor 1700: From Gothenburg: The G怀teborg Baroque perform music by Buxtehude and contemporaries. Buxtehude: In dulci jubilo Bach: Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her, BWV 700 Michael Praetorius: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Buxtehude: Jesu dulcis memoria Christian Geist: Wie sch怀n leuchtet der Morgenstern Johann Theile: Nun ich singe, Gott ich knie Buxtehude: Das neugeborne Kindelein Anna Jobrant, sop Amanda Flodin, alto Jorge Navarro Colorado, tenor Karl Peter Eriksson, bass Magnus Kjellson, director 1800: From Utrecht: The Amsterdam Sinfonietta focuses on Mary, mother of Jesus. Composers of all times and currents have celebrated her, and tonight the combination of Mary's divine mission and her motherly love comes to life in a program with alternating radiant music and intimate sounds. Telemann: Trumpet Concerto in D, TWV. 41 Bernhard Krol: Magnificat Variations, op. 40 Finzi: The Salutation, from 'Dies Natalis, op. 8 Handel: Eternal Light, HWV 74 (Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne) Traditional (Sweden) - Two traditional Christmas songs Hugh Martin: Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Johanna Wallroth, soprano H倀kan Hardenberger, trumpet Tomo Keller, conductor 1900: From Hamburg: Diana Damrau sings arias by Bach, H䀀ndel and Mozart as well as German Christmas Songs. Diana Damrau, soprano Matthias H怀fs, trumpet NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra Gianluca Capuano, conductor 2100: From Reykjavik: The theme of the concert is 'The North' with program highlighting baroque music by composers who worked in northern Europe; from London, north to Potsdam and further north to Denmark, Norway and Sweeden. As western music did not reach the coasts of Iceland until the second half of the 19th century the members of the RCO will make up for it by playing their own baroque arrangements of icelandic traditional music and Christmas carols. Traditional (Iceland) - Hကt퀀 |
Part 2 | 20231217 | The annual celebration of Christmas from all around Europe continues with music from Riga, with the Sinfonietta Rīga conducted by Normunds Šnē.
Presented by Hannah French.
Handel: Organ Concerto in B flat, op. 4/6, HWV 294
Liene Andreta Kalnciema, organ
A day of concerts from the European Broadcasting Union to celebrate Christmas. The annual celebration of Christmas from all around Europe continues with music from Riga, with the Sinfonietta Rīga conducted by Normunds Šnē.
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Part 2 | 20231217 | The annual celebration of Christmas from all around Europe continues with music from Riga, with the Sinfonietta Rīga conducted by Normunds Šnē. Presented by Hannah French. Handel: Organ Concerto in B flat, op. 4/6, HWV 294 Alfreds Kalnins: Christmas Lullaby Rihards Dubra: Christmas Concertino Liszt: 'Weihnachtsbaum, Christmas Tree Suite, S. 186' - excerpts Handel: Concerto grosso in C, HWV 318 ('Alexander's Feast') Liene Andreta Kalnciema, organ Daumants Liepinš, piano A day of concerts from the European Broadcasting Union to celebrate Christmas. |
Part 3 | 20231217 | A day-long festival of Christmas music and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union’s annual Christmas music day. Choirs and ensembles come together to celebrate the wonder of Christmas. In this part, we travel to Reykjavík for a programme by Nordic Affect, then to Copenhagen and the Danish National Vocal Ensemble, and then to Munich for a jamboree of Christmas film music. Later in the evening, concerts from Paris, Helsinki, Lisbon and Sofia.
Presented by Hannah French and Andrew McGregor.
16.00: Reykjavík: Christmas concert: The Light Comes with Nordic Affect, including music by Holborne and Purcell, performed by Nordic Affect.
Eyjólfur Eyjólfsson, vocals, angelica flute (fadno) and Icelandic drone zither
17.00: Copenhagen: The Danish National Vocal Ensemble with Christmas music.
Povl Hamburger: Der er ingenting i verden så stille som sne
Bach: In dulci jubilo, BWV 608
Trad: Dejlig er jorden
Mads Høck, organ
18.00: Munich: Christmas Classics at the Movies with the Bavarian Radio Chorus and Munich Radio Orchestra under the baton of Gavin Sutherland.
Favourite soundtracks from cinema classics of the Christmas season including James Horner's music from How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Carl Davis's Christmas Carol Suite.
19.00: Paris - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker from Orchestre National de France conducted by Fabien Gabel.
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, op. 71, ballet in two acts
On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a nutcracker that turns into a prince, while the toys come to life and everyone flies off to the kingdom of candy. On this thin plot, Tchaikovsky pours treasures of melodies, up to the audacious use of the celesta in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, which makes the salt of the second act. No doubt, Christmas is coming.
20.35: Helsinki - Christmas Dinner at the Brodsky's with violinists Minna Pensola and Antti Tikkanen, including music by Brahms, Grieg and Tchaikovsky.
Minna Pensola, violin
Counted among the most influential figures in the music world of the late 19th century, the violinist Adolph Brodsky had close relations with many of the musical superstars of the age. We know, for instance, that Brahms and Tchaikovsky were only on very frosty, formal terms. At Christmas 1887, Brodsky took the considerable risk of inviting both composers to dine at the same table. Tchaikovsky was shocked when he saw Brahms, who was visiting Brodsky for a rehearsal of his piano trio. The atmosphere was charged because both composers were on the record as saying they found the other’s music unpleasant. To keep the peace over Christmas dinner, Tchaikovsky nonetheless refrained from commenting upon his colleague’s playing, and the atmosphere lightened further once Edvard Grieg and his wife Nina joined the assembled guests.
21.30: Lisbon - Portuguese Sacred Music with soprano Mariana Castello-Branco and the Avres Serva ensemble.
Manuel Rodrigues Coelho: Verses on the 2nd tone, from 'Magnificat'
Mariana Castello-Branco, soprano
22:30: Sofia - Cantanti DAI MONTI VERDI with madrigals, villancicos and Orthodox songs.
Cantanti DAI MONTI VERDI
Italian madrigals by Franco-Flemish composers, alongside Spanish villancicos and Orthodox strochny and demestvenny part-singing.
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Part 3 | 20231217 | A day-long festival of Christmas music and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. Choirs and ensembles come together to celebrate the wonder of Christmas. In this part, we travel to Reykjavík for a programme by Nordic Affect, then to Copenhagen and the Danish National Vocal Ensemble, and then to Munich for a jamboree of Christmas film music. Later in the evening, concerts from Paris, Helsinki, Lisbon and Sofia. Presented by Hannah French. 16.00: Reykjavík: Christmas concert: The Light Comes with Nordic Affect, including music by Holborne and Purcell, performed by Nordic Affect. Eyjólfur Eyjólfsson, vocals, angelica flute (fadno) and Icelandic drone zither Ian Wilson, recorders Halla Steinunn Stefánsdóttir, baroque violin Hanna Loftsdóttir, viola da gamba Gudrún Óskarsdóttir, harpsichord 17.00: Copenhagen: The Danish National Vocal Ensemble with Christmas music. Povl Hamburger: Der er ingenting i verden så stille som sne (There is nothing in the world as quiet as snow) Trad, arr Jim Clements: Gabriel's Message Trad, arr. Stefan Claas: Maria gennem torne går (Mary through thorns walks) Trad, arr. Nigel Short: Quem pastores laudavere Niels Gade: Barn Jesus i en krybbe lå (Infant Jesus in a manger lay) Jacob Meidell: Dejlig er den himmel blå (Lovely is the sky so blue) Niels la Cour: Hodie Christus natus est Bára Gisladottir: NĀT Nielsen: Mit hjerte altid vanker (My heart always wanders) Bach: In dulci jubilo, BWV 608 Praetorius: In dulci jubilo Bach: In dulci jubilo, BWV 729 Bo Holten: First Snow Trad: Dejlig er jorden (Lovely is the earth) Mads Høck, organ Bára Gísladóttir, double bass Phillip Faber, conductor https://www.phillipfaber.dk/ 18.00: Munich: Christmas Classics at the Movies with the Bavarian Radio Chorus and Munich Radio Orchestra Favourite soundtracks from cinema classics of the Christmas season under the baton of Gavin Sutherland. 19.00: Paris - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker from Orchestre National de France and Petr Popelka. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, op. 71, ballet in two acts Petr Popelka, conductor On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a nutcracker that turns into a prince, while the toys come to life and everyone flies off to the kingdom of candy. On this thin plot, Tchaikovsky pours treasures of melodies, up to the audacious use of the celesta in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, which makes the salt of the second act. No doubt, Christmas is coming. 20.35: Helsinki - Christmas Dinner at the Brodsky's with violinists Minna Pensola and Antti Tikkanen, including music by Brahms, Grieg and Tchaikovsky. Minna Pensola, violin Antti Tikkanen, violin Counted among the most influential figures in the music world of the late 19th century, the violinist Adolph Brodsky had close relations with many of the musical superstars of the age. We know, for instance, that Brahms and Tchaikovsky were only on very frosty, formal terms. At Christmas 1887, Brodsky took the considerable risk of inviting both composers to dine at the same table. Tchaikovsky was shocked when he saw Brahms, who was visiting Brodsky for a rehearsal of his piano trio. The atmosphere was charged because both composers were on the record as saying they found the other's music unpleasant. To keep the peace over Christmas dinner, Tchaikovsky nonetheless refrained from commenting upon his colleague's playing, and the atmosphere lightened further once Edvard Grieg and his wife Nina joined the assembled guests. In this concert, familiar pieces of chamber music by Brahms, Grieg and Tchaikovsky meet new arrangements of popular Finnish Christmas carols. 21.30: Lisbon - Portuguese Sacred Music with soprano Mariana Castello-Branco and the Avres Serva ensemble. Manuel Rodrigues Coelho: Verses on the 2nd tone, from 'Magnificat Frei Jerónimo da Madre de Deus: In Sabatho Sancto: Lectio 8a ‘Et ideo novi testamenti Domenico Gabrielli: Sonata No. 1 Ricercari, canone e sonate per violoncello Frei Francisco do Carmo: Organ Verses on the 6th tone, according to the prayer of the psalm from the Royal Choir at the Monastery of Arouca Policarpo José António da Silva: Lisam Primeyra da 5a Feira Francisco de São Boaventura: Toccata João José Baldi: Calendar for Christmas Eve António da Silva Leite: Feria V in Coena Domini Lectio VI Mariana Castello-Branco, soprano Pedro Massarrão, cello Nuno Oliveira, organ, director 22:30: Sofia - Cantanti DAI MONTI VERDI with madrigals, villancicos and Orthodox songs. Italian madrigals by Franco-Flemish composers, alongside Spanish villancicos and Orthodox strochny and demestvenny part-singing. A day of concerts from the European Broadcasting Union to celebrate Christmas. The annual celebration of Christmas from all around Europe continues with music from Reykjavik, Copenhagen and Munich. Presented by Hannah French. A day-long festival of Christmas music and singing from across Europe and Canada in the European Broadcasting Union's annual Christmas music day. Choirs and ensembles come together to celebrate the wonder of Christmas. In this part, we travel to Reykjavík for a programme by Nordic Affect, then to Copenhagen and the Danish National Vocal Ensemble, and then to London for Part I of Handel's Messiah orchestrated by Mozart, with the BBC Singers conducted by Sofi Jeannin. Later in the evening, concerts from Paris, Helsinki, Lisbon and Sofia. 18.00: London - Christmas concert: Part I of Handel's Messiah orchestrated by Mozart, with the BBC Singers conducted by Sofi Jeannin. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Part I Sofi Jeannin, conductor The annual celebration of Christmas from all around Europe continues with music from Reykjavik, Copenhagen and London. Presented by Hannah French. |
Vienna, Copenhagen, Madrid, Tartu, Helsinki And Reykjavik | 20191215 | It's the 25th anniversary of the European Broadcasting Union's special day of Christmas music from around Europe. Part 1 features live and pre-recorded concerts from Vienna, Copenhagen, Madrid, Tartu, Helsinki and Reykjavik. Presented by Fiona Talkington. 9am - HOFBURG CHAPEL, IMPERIAL PALACE, VIENNA, AUSTRIA A concert featuring Advent and Christmas music from Lower Austria MATTHIAS LIENER (1991): Was soll's bedeuten - Fanfare for Advent RICHARD STRAUSS (1864-1949): Durch Einsamkeiten, AV 124 ANTON REIDINGER (1839-1912): Es wird scho glei dumpa ANTON HEILLER (1923-1979): Heidi pupeidi TRAD. (Austria) arr. U.C. Harrer: Ein Kind geboren gar wundersch怀n TRAD. (Germany): Maria durch ein Dornwald ging TRAD. (Austria): Gegrü߀t seist, Maria, jungfr䀀uliche Zier HINDEMITH (1895-1963): Erster Schnee TRAD. (Austria): Du sch怀ne Morgenr怀t TRAD. (Austria) arr. M. Schneider: G怀ttliches Kind, was solls bedeuten - Hollensteiner Jodler EDUARD EBEL (1839-1905): Leise rieselt der Schnee IRVING BERLIN (1888-1989) arr. G. Mancusi: White Christmas THOINOT ARBEAU (1520-1595) arr. C. Wood: Ding Dong Merrily on High MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847) arr. J.W. Tumundo: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing JOSɀ FELICIANO (1945): Feliz Navidad ADOLPHE ADAM (1803-1856) arr. U. Theimer: Cantique de No뀀l Trombone Attraction Chorus Viennensis Michael Schneider (conductor) 10am - BISTRUP CHURCH AT BIRKERD, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK An English Christmas from Copenhagen TRAD. (England) arr. D. Willcocks: The Sussex Carol TALLIS (c.1505-1585): Gloria from 'Missa Puer natus est nobis ANON arr. R.L. Pearsall: In dulci jubilo HAROLD DARKE (1888-1976): In the Bleak Midwinter TALLIS: Sanctus-Benedictus, from 'Missa Puer natus est nobis BOB CHILCOTT (1955): The Shepherd's Carol JOHN RUTTER (1945): What Sweeter Music TALLIS: Agnus Dei, from 'Missa Puer natus est nobis Danish National Vocal Ensemble Graham Ross (conductor) 11am - TEATRO MONUMENTAL, MADRID, SPAIN Christmas polyphony, along with carols by Antonio Soler VICTORIA (1548-1611): O magnum mysterium PALESTRINA (c.1525-1594): O magnum mysterium GUERRERO (1528-1599): La tierra s'estက gozando - Zagales, sin seso vengo - Pastores loquebantur PALESTRINA: Hodie Christus natus est ANTONIO SOLER (1729-1783): A Bel退n se van corriendo - Ya de noche y por las calles - A Bel退n a ver al niကo - Por caer las navidades RTVE Chorus Members of the RTVE Symphony Orchestra Lorenzo Ramos (conductor) 12pm - ST PAUL'S CHURCH, TARTU, ESTONIA - LIVE Estonian folk hymns and melodies from the earliest Baltic manuscript hymn collection TRAD. (Estonia): R倀倀msaks saage ristirahvas [O Rejoice Greatly, All Christians] - Mina tahan Jehovat kiita keigest südamest [Praise the Lord] - Mo hinge mees, mis ütlen sull' [My Dearest Man, What Shall I Say to You?] - Nüüd Jumalale austust [Now God be Praised] - ܀ks t䀀ht l䀀ks k倀ndma taevateed [A Star Appeared in the Sky] - ܀ks laps on neitsist sündinud [A Boy is Born] - Nüüd ole, Jeesus, kiidetud [Praise be to You, Jesus Christ] - Aukuningas, oh Jeesus [O Jesus, King of Glory] - See j倀ulup䀀ev on r倀倀must suur [Hail to the Day! So Rich in Joy] Ensemble Triskele 1.05pm - KALLIO CHURCH, HELSINKI, FINLAND - LIVE A live broadcast from the now traditional Helsinki venue - Kallio Church SIBELIUS: Bell tune of Kallio Church TRAD. (Finland): Tule meille Tuomas kulta [Come blessed Thomas] - Christmas music for jouhikko and kantele from Feodor Pratsu's repertoire - Jouluna Jumala syntyi TEA POLSO (20th cent.): Improvised organ chorale performed on harmonium TRAD. (Finland): - Yx lapsi synnyi Betlehemis - Gaudete (Piae Cantiones) HANDEL (1685-1759): Passacaglia, from Organ Concerto in G minor, HWV 310 - 'If God be for us', 'Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion' and 'He shall feed his flock, from Messiah HWV 56 TRAD. (Finland): Kantele Waltz, from Halsua - On lapsi syntynyt meille, from Tiernapojat [Star Boys] - Juottomarssi [Drinking March] - Slumrande toner [Soft Harmonies] Anu Komsi (soprano) Barocco Boreale 2pm - HALLGRIM'S CHURCH, REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - LIVE A live concert titled Lights and Sounds TRAD. (Iceland): Hကt퀀 |