Folkjul (a Swedish Christmas)

St. Jacobs Chamber Choir / Gary Graden; Gunnar Idenstam, organ; Lisa Rydberg, violin; Sofia Karlsson and Emma Härdelin, vocals

Intro (organ improvisation); Bereden väg för Herran (Prepare Way for the Lord); Ett barn ár fött (A Child is Born Upon this Day); Personent Hodie; Det ár en ros utsprungen (Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming); Glád dig du Kristi brud (O Bride of Christ, Rejoice); Tre Staffansvisor (Three Staffan Ballads): Staffans hälsningssång (Staffans Greeting Song) - Staffansvisa (Staffan Ballad) - Staffan Halling (Staffan, halling); En jungfru födde ette barn idag (A Virgin Bore Us a Child Today); Stilla natt (Silent Night); Frid på jord (Peace on Earth); Grins Hans' Jásspôdspolka ('Banquet Polksa' after Grins Hans' - violin & organ); Várldens Frälsare (Our Saviour Has Come); Veni, veni Emanuel

In Sweden the unbroken tradition of folk music has influenced both liturgical and classical music - and musicians! Gunnar Idenstam, concert organist with an international reputation, has previously explored folk music in various constellations. He has now designed a programme which combines traditional Christmas hymns, folk music and the immense sonic possibilities of a great church organ, in his own, highly original, arrangements.

The disc comes in a double-folded digipak with full colour booklet including liner notes and song texts in Swedish and English, with an introduction also in German and French.

Price: $28.98

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