The King's Christmas
Barocktrompeten Ensemble Berlin, Johann Plietzsch
The King's Christmas
Barocktrompeten Ensemble Berlin, Johann Plietzsch
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With drums beating and trumpets sounding, the Baroque Trumpet Ensemble Berlin lets the English Christmas shine, carried by trombones, theorbos, and organ. The ensemble, under the direction of Johann Plietzsch, contrasts the courtly sonic splendor in the music of Byrd and Purcell with a Christmas of contemplation and reflection. The Elizabethan antiphons and consort pieces are sparingly scored with lutes or a few winds.
Precisely this alternation of brilliance and introspection makes “The King’s Christmas” so touching.
Contents and tracklist
anon.:
Antiphon I - O radix Jesse
Work length1:29
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Sussex Carol
Work length2:18
Purcell:
The Fairy Queen: Symphony
Work length2:02
Purcell:
The Fairy Queen: Now Winter comes slowly
Work length2:19
Purcell:
The Fairy Queen: Allegro
Work length1:03
Purcell:
The Fairy Queen: Largo
Work length1:20
Purcell:
The Fairy Queen: Symphony
Work length1:32
Purcell:
Deck the altar, celebrate this shrine
Work length1:48
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Antiphon II - Coventry theme
Work length0:31
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Coventry Carol
Work length1:09
Dowland:
Lord Willoughbies Welcome home
Work length1:36
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The King's Masque
Work length1:34
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Galliard – I smile to see, how you decide
Work length2:32
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La Rossignoll
Work length2:18
Redford:
Antiphon III - Lucem tuam
Work length1:30
