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Musical Advent Calendar: Jubiläums-Edition - 24 Songs for Advent and Christmas

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-09-25

Works: Andreas Hammerschmidt: Machet die Tore weit (Open Wide the Gates); George Frederick Handel: Solomon; Messias; Jill Nordin: Whisperin' Your Name, spiritual for chorus & piano; Astor Piazzolla: Enrico ...
Performers: Bockemuhl, Fionn; Bongard, Andreas; Comes, Barbara; Geiseler, Soren [Piano]; Hoffmann, Andreas; Knecht, Johannes; Liebfried, Caroline [Piano]; Saloniker, Stuttgarter; Settelmeyer, Matthias [Piano]; T...
Conductors: Schumacher, Jan; Schick, Berthold; Emling, Meinhard; Knecht, Johannes; Gilde, Hans de; Dücker, Martin; Kaltenbach, Anneliese; ; Crespo, Enrique; Haáler, Christoph; Kunz, Hanns-Friedrich; ...
Ensemble: ; Freiburger Spielleyt; Zither Group of the Trachtenkapelle Glottertal

For the past nine years, the Hanssler Classic/SWR co-production of the Musikalischer Advenskalender has been one of the most eagerly anticipated releases for the holiday...continue...

Still liegt die Winternacht - Advent and Christmas songs for male choir from fire centuries / DieMeistersinger

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-09-25

Works: John Francis Wade: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fideles); Clémence de Grandval: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen; Christmas Traditional: O come, o come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel), carol; Zu B...
Conductors: Breuninger, Klaus
Ensemble: ; DieMeistersinger

Founded in 1998 with members from the world-famous Gachinger Kantorei, Stuttgart's celebrated men's choir "Die Meistersinger" have devoted themselves to rescuing the rich repository of...continue...
Recording information: Kloster Bronnbach, Germany (12/04/2011)....continue...

Musical Advent Calendar 2011 / Ancient & modern Christmas music of SW Germany

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-09-27

Works: Jean-Joseph Mouret: Sinfonies de Fanfares; Andreas Hammerschmidt: Machet die Tore weit (Open Wide the Gates); Katherine K. Davis: The Little Drummer Boy "Carol of the Drum"; Joseph Rheinberger: "Cant...
Performers: Auweiler, Birgit; Axtmann, Dominik; Banse, Juliane; Bongard, Andreas; Born, Jessica; Deger, Donat; Fischer, Diana-Marina; Hemmer, Petr; Herrmann, Joachim; Hoffmann, Andreas; Huhn, Katja; Kehr, Renate...
Conductors: Conrad, Hans-Georg; Müller, Volker; ; Schmidt, Christof
Ensemble: ; Freiburger Spielleyt; Marx Rootschilt Tillermann; RSO Chamber Ensemble

This recording documents the wealth of choral and instrumental ensembles in the southwest of Germany and shows the many facets of local Christmas Music: ancient...continue...

About Christmas / Hendrick Soll, Synthesizer

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-09-28

Works: George Frederick Handel: Joy to the World (theme by Handel); Christmas Traditional: Angels We Have Heard on High; Es kommt ein Schiff geladen, carol (German); Kommet, ihr Hirten, carol (Bohemian); Co...
Performers: Bandorf, Claus Dieter; De Deus, Fortunata Pereira; Eldridge, Peter; Hafner, Lutz; Meader, Darmon; Muller, Bruno [Guitar]; Porto, Sergio; Redhage, Jody; Reynaldo, Regis Molina; Soll, Hendrick; Vink, M...

Who would have thought that a CD of well-known and traditional Christmas carols could be so surprising and innovative? Berlin Voices, one of Germany's most...continue...

Christmas Season: Favorite Christmas Songs

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-09-28

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich (I), chorale prelude for organ (Orgel-Büchlein no 11), BWV 609; Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248; Magnificat, BWV 243; Wachet auf, ruft u...
Performers: Becker-Lefherz, Constanze; Bryndorf, Bine; Duske, Joachim; Finkbeiner, Hannelore; Gnann, Gerhard; Schabel, Tobias; Zerer, Wolfgang
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth; Bergmann, Hans; Stolzel, Ulrich
Ensemble: ; Stuttgart Bach Collegium

This specially priced double CD features a collection of the beautiful and popular music from the Baroque for the Christmas season. Many of the melodies...continue...

J.S. Bach: Weihnachtsoratorio

3 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-09-28

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Conductors: Wilhelm, Gerhard

The Christmas Oratorio is one of Bach's most joyous and popular masterworks. Conceived as a series of six cantatas to be performed during the Christmas...continue...
Recording information: Kirche Der Karlshöhe, Ludwigsburg, Germany (1982-12-27_1982-12-30&1983-)....continue...

Stille Nacht

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-07-21

Works: Erhard Mauersberger: Und unsrer lieben Frauen; Christmas Traditional: Wach, Nachtigall, wach auf; Es kommt ein Schiff geladen, carol (German); Maria durch ein Dornwald ging, carol (Blest Mary Wanders...
Performers: Arpinus, Johannes; Held, Joachim

Historic - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau sings Bach

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2008-10-17

Works: Johann Christoph Bach: Ach, dass ich Wassers genug hätte; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 158, "Der Friede sei mit dir" BWV 158; Cantata no 178, "Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält" BWV ...
Performers: Fischer, Fritz; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gohrum, Else; Henschel, Walter; Hirschfelder, Hermann; Klaiss, Hermann; Mentrup, Karl Georg; Mess, Karl-Friedrich; Oscher, Rolf; Praetorius, Lisedor; Schulz...
Conductors: Langenbeck, August

This program, recorded between 1953 and 1959, presents one of the greatest singers of our time in performances of the stately and spiritual music of...continue...

Musical Advent Calender

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2008-09-19

Works: Traditional: O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf; Kommet, ihr Hirten; Felix Mendelssohn: Festgesang "Hark! The herald angels sing"; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D...
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Ensemble: Duo Chaminade; Ensemble 85; Mainz Cathedral Choir; Salut Salon; Secret De Muses; Vivaldiana Violin Ensemble; Voca Lisa Ensemble; Voice Event

A very special holiday celebration from SWR Radio! This is the third installment of the popular Musical Advent Calendar series. Musical treats for every day...continue...

Bach: Christmas Oratorio Highlights / Rilling, Gächinger

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2006-08-21

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers: Muller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla; Taylor, James [Tenor Vocal]; Ullmann, Marcus
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Stuttgart Bach Collegium

A wonderful CD to celebrate the Christmas season! Nominated for a Grammy in 2000 (for Best Choral Recording), Helmuth Rilling's recording of Bach's festive Christmas...continue...

Bach: Complete Sinfonias / Rilling, Bach-Collegium

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2006-08-21

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4; Cantata no 150 "Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich" BWV 150; Cantata no 196, "Der Herr denket an uns" BWV 196; Cantata no 18, "Gleichwie der Regen...
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth

This 2-CD collection features the complete instrumental introductory Sinfonias and Sonatas for the Cantatas of J.S. Bach. While many of these movements have come down...continue...

Edition Bachakademie - Christmas Arias / Auger, Rilling

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2005-10-17

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Cantata no 110, "Unser Mund sei voll Lachens" BWV 110; Cantata no 133, "Ich freue mich in dir" BWV 133; Cantata no 63, "Christen, ätzet diesen...
Performers: Augér, Arleen; Baldin, Aldo; Gamo-Yamamoto, Nobuko; Heldwein, Walter; Kraus, Adalbert; Muller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rilling, Helmuth; Schöne, Wolfgang; Vocals], Philippe Huttenlocher [Baritone
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Stuttgart Bach Collegium

Stunning performances, presenting the timeless artistry of some of the finest musicians in Europe-this will be enjoyed by everyone....continue...

Iona Brown: The Collection

10 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2005-02-07

Works: George Frederick Handel: Concerti grossi (6), Op. 3/HWV 312-317; Concerto grosso(s); Solomon, HWV 67; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 33 in B flat major, K 319; Symphony no 35 in D major, K 385 ...
Performers: Brown, Iona; Brown, Timothy [French Horn]
Conductors: Brown, Iona
Ensemble: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Four Centuries of Christmas Music

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2004-10-05

Works: Michael Praetorius: In dulci jubilo; Puer natus in Bethlehem; Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (from the Polyhymnia caduceatrix); Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Franz Joseph Haydn...
Performers: Bär, Olaf; McFadden, Claron; Zaiser, Uwe

An intelligent collection of joyous music for the holidays! Of special importance to collectors is the rare, utterly charming 'Weihnachtsouverture' by Otto Nicolai....continue...

Gloria / Rilling, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2004-09-20

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Messiah, oratorio (reorchestration of Handel's HWV 56), K. 572; Ma...
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth

Denn er hat seinen Engeln Be

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2003-12-01

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Psalms of David, Op 2; Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, motet for soprano, alto, 2 tenors, bass & continuo, SWV 380 (Op. 11/; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; ...
Conductors: Nonnenmann, Michael; Wilhelm, Gerhard; Weyand, Eckhard; Rilling, Helmuth; Breitling, Thomas; Beringer, Karl-Friedrich; Huber, Rupert; Schnitter, Gerhard
Ensemble: ; Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss; Stuttgart Bach Collegium; Trompetenensemble Läubin

Romance 2 Classic / Marriner, Hahn, Brown, Novak Quartet

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2003-02-26

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Má vlast; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Franz Schubert: Rosamunde, D 797/Op. 26; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin in D, Op. ...
Performers: Frank, Pamela
Conductors: Brown, Iona; Hahn, Klaus-Peter; Marriner, Sir Neville;
Ensemble: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; Moscow Radio & TV Symphony Orchestra; Novák String Quartet

Bach: Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier, etc / Rilling, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2002-10-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbüchlein; Als der gütige Gott, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 264 (BC F13); Work(s); Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist, sacred song for voice & continuo (Sc...
Performers: Behringer, Michael; Gnann, Gerhard; Gross, Michael; Locher, Albert Michael; Rubens, Sibylla; Schmidt, Andreas [Baritone Vocals]; Taylor, James [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Stuttgart Bach Collegium

Hört der Engel helle Lieder - Praetorius, etc / Römer, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2002-09-30

Works: Roland Maria Stangier: Ouvertüre, organ improvisation; Pastorale, organ improvisation; Toccata piccola, organ improvisation; Concertino im hochbarocken Stil, organ improvisation; Samuel Scheidt:...
Performers: Stangier, Roland Maria
Conductors: Romer, Bernhard

Aus der Notenbibliothek von J.S. Bach

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2002-05-15

Works: Tomaso Albinoni: Concerto, for 2 violins, 2 violas, cello & continuo no 2 in E minor, Op. 2/4 (T. 2/4); Francesco Bartolomeo Conti: Languet anima mea, cantata for voice, 2 oboes & strings; Pietro Ant...
Performers: Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Hengelbrock, Thomas
Ensemble: Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble

Masterpiece - Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Rilling, et al

3 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2001-06-19

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers: Augér, Arleen; Schöne, Wolfgang; Schreier, Peter
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Stuttgart Bach Collegium

Edition Bachakademie Vol 76 - Christmas Oratorio / Rilling

3 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2000-06-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers: Danz, Ingeborg; Müller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla; Taylor, James [tenor]; Ullmann, Marcus
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart; Stuttgart Bach Collegium

"Right at the start of the opening chorus, the heaven-storming timpani, joyous brass licks, and scampering sixteenth notes from the strings promise, and indeed deliver,...continue...

Edition Bachakademie Vol 100 - Late Works from Leipzig...

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 1999-04-20

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue, for organ in B minor, BWV 544 (BC J27); Fantasie and Fugue in C minor, BWV 562; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in E minor, BWV 548 "Wedge"; Musical Offering, BW...
Performers: Lucker, Martin

Halleluja / Helmuth Rilling

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 1999-03-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for Orchestra no 4 in D major, BWV 1069; Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225; Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Suite for Orches...
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Frankfurt Kantorei; Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart; Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra; Oregon Bach Festival Women's Chorus; Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Stuttgart Bach Collegium; Stuttgart Chamber Orc...