Christmas: Oratorios & Concertos
) | Label: haenssler CLASSIC Catalog: HC22034 Format: COMPACT DISC Schweizer, Verena; Schopper, Michael; Melzer, Friedreich; Heinrich Schutz Male Choir; Oriol Ensemble; Freiburg Musica Poetica Ensemble; Stötzel, Ulrich; Bach-Chor Siegen; Hellmann, Diethard; Jungwirth, Helena; Eggers, Anke; Spägele, Mona; Mantaj, Michael; Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra; Monteverdi Orchestra; Bartsch, Hans-Joachim; Scholl, Peter; Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen; Wiens, Edith; Siegen Collegium Vocale; Brown, Iona; Handy, Lionel; Heinemann, Rudolf; Muhr, Franz; Aurelius SäThe importance of Christmas inspired many composers to write music for the occasion, some designed to be performed in church services, others for concert or secular celebration. This 6 album set combines oratorios and concertos by Schütz, Telemann, Bach, Corelli, Rinck, Saint-Saëns, Herzogenberg, Clarke, Nicolai. Some of the finest artists and ensembles in the Hanssler catalog are showcased on these recordings, including Iona Brown, Joachim Held, Hannoversche Hofkapelle, Collegium vocale Siegen, Monteverdi-Orchester Munchen, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, and many more.  Price: $45.98 |