Christmas Meditation

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1▼Digital Media
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Ave Maria (version for orchestra) orchestra: Simhah Chamber Collegium recording of: Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod) lyricist: [anonymous] (special purpose artist) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) and Charles Gounod (French composer) (in 1853) is based on: Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach is based on: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude	Johann Sebastian Bach		2:49
2	Maria durch ein Dornwald ging accordion: Bengan Janson (in 1998-12) guitar: Kalle Moraeus (in 1998-12) mezzo-soprano vocals: Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-12) recorded at: Atlantis Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm county), Sweden (in 1998-12) recording of: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (in 1998-12) lyricist: Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”) and Robert Wells (songwriter) (from 1944 until 1945) composer: Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”) (from 1944 until 1945) publisher: Chappell/Morris Ltd., MPL Music Publishing Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell Ltd., Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd. and Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) (from 1946 to present)	[traditional]		3:24
3	Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Pastoral Symphony, “Pifa” orchestra: Berliner Kammerorchester (Berlin Chamber Orchestra) conductor: Michael Erxleben (Violinist and conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		2:53
4	The 4 Seasons: Violin Concerto in F Minor, op. 8, no. 4, RV 297, “L’inverno” (Winter): II. Largo (arr. for flute and harp) flute: János Bálint (flutist) harp: Deborah Sipkai (harpist)	Antonio Vivaldi		2:16
5	Susser die Glocken nie klingen alto vocals: Jochen Kowalski (countertenor) recording of: Süßer die Glocken nie klingen lyricist: Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger (German theologian) composer: [traditional] (special purpose artist)	[traditional]		2:37
6	Flute Sonata in E‐Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (arr. for trumpet and organ) organ: Hartmut Lücker (organist) trumpet: Reinhold Friedrich (trumpet player) recording of: Flute Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (catch-all for arrangements) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) arrangement of: Flute Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano part of: Flute Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031 (catch-all for arrangements)	[anonymous]		2:12
7	Pueri, concinite	Johann Ritter von Herbeck		4:09
8	Concerto Grosso in F Minor, op. 1, no. 8, “Christmas”: VII. Pastorale - Largo andante	Pietro Antonio Locatelli		3:44
9	Sacrae symphoniae: Sonata pian’ e forte, alla quarta bassa, a 8	Giovanni Gabrieli		4:38
10	Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Aria: He shall feed His flock like a shepherd solo countertenor vocals: Charles Humphries solo treble vocals: Max Emanuel Cenčić (countertenor) orchestra: Academy of London conductor: Peter Marschik (chorus master) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		4:36
11	18 Chorales, BWV 651-668, “Leipziger Chorale”: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 organ: Matthias Eisenberg (organist, harpsichordist and church musician) recording of: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 (Chorale Prelude for organ in G minor, BWV 659 “Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland”) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) part of: Choräle von Verschiedener Art (Leipzig-Choräle) (number: 9), Bach Compendium (number: BC K 82) and Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: BWV 659) revision of: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659a	Johann Sebastian Bach		4:34
12	Harp Concerto in A Major: II. Larghetto	Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf		7:27
13	Heil’ge Nacht auf Engelsschwingen	[traditional]		2:52
14	Divertimento da camera in C Minor: I. Lento harpsichord: Christine Schornsheim (keyboard instrumentalist) recorder: Eckart Haupt (flutist) viola da gamba: Siegfried Pank (cellist and viol da gamba player) recording of: Divertimento da camera no. 6 in C minor: I. Lento composer: Giovanni Battista Bononcini (composer, 1670-1747) part of: Divertimento da camera no. 6 in C minor	Giovanni Battista Bononcini		2:29
15	Es ist ein Reis entsprungen vocals: Wiener Sängerknaben (The Vienna Boys Choir) conductor: Peter Marschik (chorus master)	[traditional]		2:53
16	Concerto Grosso in D Minor, op. 3, no. 11, RV 565: II. Siciliano violin: János Rolla (violinist and conductor) orchestra: Franz Liszt Kammerorchester (Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra) conductor: János Rolla (violinist and conductor) recording of: Concerto in D minor for Two Violins, Cello and Strings, op. 3 no. 11, RV 565: II. Largo e spiccato composer: Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1711) part of: Concerto in D minor for Two Violins, Cello and Strings, op. 3 no. 11, RV 565	Antonio Vivaldi		2:59

2▼Digital Media
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Overture (Suite) no. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air, “Air on a G String” timpani: Ralph Peinkofer (percussionist) trumpet: Wolfgang Basch Trumpet Ensemble violin: Wolfgang Hock orchestra: Deutsche Bachsolisten (German Bach Soloists) conductor: Helmut Winschermann (oboist/conductor) recording of: Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air, Air on the G string) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1730) part of: Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068 (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068) recording of: Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (catch-all for unknown versions/arrangements) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) arrangement of: Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air, Air on the G string)	Johann Sebastian Bach	3	4:27
2	Kindelein zart von guter Art	Michael Praetorius		2:05
3	Concerto Grosso in C Major, op. 3, no. 12: I. Pastorale: Largo violin: Michael Erxleben (Violinist and conductor) orchestra: Neues Berliner Kammerorchester	Francesco Onofrio Manfredini		4:08
4	Jesu, meines Herzens Freud, BWV 361 choir vocals: Rostocker Motettenchor orchestra: Capella Fidicinia conductor: Hartwig Eschenburg (choir master and conductor) recorded at: Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1982 until 1983) recording of: Choralsatz, BWV 361 "Jesu, meines Herzens Freud" lyricist: Johann Flitner (German hymn writer) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) part of: Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (second edition, 1990, BWV²) (number: BWV 361), Bach Compendium (number: BC F 117.1) and Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 202)	Johann Sebastian Bach		3:07
5	Organ Concerto no. 6 in B‐Flat Major, op. 4, no. 6, HWV 294: II. Larghetto (version for harp and orchestra)	George Frideric Handel		4:03
6	Trumpet Sonata in G Major: III. Lento dolce organ: Friedrich Kircheis (organist) trumpet: Ludwig Güttler (trumpet player)	Jean-Baptiste Loeillet		2:48
7	O Jesulein zart	[traditional]		2:18
8	Recorder Sonata in C Minor, op. 1, no. 4: Flute Sonata in C Minor, op. 1, no. 4: III. Siciliana: Largo flute: Eckart Haupt (flutist) harpsichord: Christine Schornsheim (keyboard instrumentalist) viola da gamba: Siegfried Pank (cellist and viol da gamba player)	Francesco Barsanti		1:51
9	Serse (Xerxes), HWV 40, Act I: Ombra mai fu, “Largo” instruments and orchestra: Budapest Strings (Budapest String Orchestra; Budapest Strings) conductor: Béla Bánfalvi (violinist, concert master of Budapest strings) recording of: Serse, HWV 40: Atto I. Arioso “Ombra mai fù” (“largo”; catch‐all for arrangements) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) arrangement of: Serse, HWV 40: Atto I, no. 2. Arioso “Ombra mai fù” (Serse)	George Frideric Handel	3	3:03
10	Stille, stille, lasst uns lauschen choir vocals: Dresdner Kreuzchor conductor: Martin Flämig	[traditional]		3:12
11	Harp Sonata in C Minor: II. Andante espressivo harp: Andrea Vigh (harpist) recording of: Sonata in C minor: II. Andantino espressivo composer: Giovanni Battista Pescetti (composer) part of: Sonata in C minor	Giovanni Battista Pescetti		5:06
12	Concerto Grosso in G Minor, op. 6, no. 8, “Christmas Concerto”: I. Grave (arr. for trumpet and organ) recording of: Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”: I. Vivace - Grave composer: Arcangelo Corelli (Italian baroque composer and violinist) part of: Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Fatto per la notte di Natale” (Christmas Concerto)	Arcangelo Corelli		2:43
13	Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 143: Chorale: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ choir vocals: Thomanerchor Leipzig orchestra: Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum (New Bach Collegium Musicum) conductor: Hans-Joachim Rotzsch (choral conductor and tenor) recorded at: Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1984-04 until 1984-05) recording of: Kantate, BWV 143 "Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele": II. Choral (Sopran) "Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ" composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1708) part of: Kantate, BWV 143 "Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele"	Johann Sebastian Bach		2:24
14	Double Concerto for Recorder and Flute in E Minor, TWV 52:e1: I. Largo	Georg Philipp Telemann		3:45
15	Fra Holbergs tid (From Holberg’s Time), op. 40: IV. Air (version for orchestra)	Edvard Grieg		6:40
16	Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Part III: Aria: Schliesse, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder … - Part I: Chorale: Wie soll ich dich empfangen	Johann Sebastian Bach		6:24

3▼Digital Media
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Concerto Pastorale: I. Larghetto orchestra: Berliner Kammerorchester (Berlin Chamber Orchestra) conductor: Michael Erxleben (Violinist and conductor) recording of: Concerto pastorale for strings & harpsichord in G major: I. Larghetto. Allegro e forte. Larghetto composer: Johann Melchior Molter part of: Concerto pastorale for strings & harpsichord in G major	Johann Melchior Molter		1:23
2	Dies est laetitiae	[traditional]		3:10
3	Oboe Concerto in B‐Flat Major, op. 7, no. 3: II. Adagio	Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni		3:02
4	Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Laudate Dominum choir vocals: Jeunesses Musicales Chorus soprano vocals: Mária Zádori (soprano) orchestra: Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Iván Fischer (conductor) recording of: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: V. Laudate dominum composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1780) part of: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		4:09
5	Water Music: Suite no. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VI. Air orchestra: Budapesti Vonósok (Budapest Strings, Budapest String Orchestra; Budapest Strings) conductor: Béla Bánfalvi (violinist, concert master of Budapest strings) recording of: Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: V. Air. Presto composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717) part of: Water Music Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348	George Frideric Handel		3:35
6	Schlaf, mein Kindelein recording of: Schlaf, mein Kindelein composer: Max Reger (composer) version of: Schlaf mein Kindelein (Traditional German christmas carol, published Straßburger Gesangbuch 1697)	Michael Praetorius		3:05
7	Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999 (arr. A. Vigh) harp: Andrea Vigh (harpist) recording of: Prelude in C minor, BWV 999 (catch-all for arrangements) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) arrangement of: Prelude in C minor, BWV 999 (original for lute) recording of: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 2 in C minor, BWV 847: Prelude composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1722) part of: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 2 in C minor, BWV 847	Johann Sebastian Bach		1:48
8	The 4 Seasons: Violin Concerto in F Minor, op. 8, no. 4, RV 297, “L’inverno” (Winter): II. Largo violin: Béla Bánfalvi (violinist, concert master of Budapest strings) orchestra: Budapest Strings (Budapest String Orchestra; Budapest Strings) conductor: Károly Botvay (cellist and conductor) recording of: Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”: II. Largo composer: Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723) part of: Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno” (Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “Winter”)	Antonio Vivaldi		2:16
9	O admirabile commercium	[traditional]		2:11
10	Flute Concerto in E Minor: II. Andante flute: Eckart Haupt (flutist) performer: Dresdner Barocksolisten (Dresden Baroque Soloists) recording of: Concerto in E minor for flute, strings and continuo: II. Andante composer: Pierre-Gabriel Buffardin (flutist and composer) part of: Concerto in E minor for flute, strings and continuo	Pierre-Gabriel Buffardin		3:34
11	8 Geistliche Gesange, op. 138: no. 4. Unser lieben Frauen Tranen choir vocals: Dresdner Kreuzchor conductor: Martin Flämig recording of: Unser lieben Frauen Traum, op. 138 no. 4 composer: Max Reger (composer) (in 1914) part of: 8 Geistliche Gesänge, op. 138	Max Reger		2:19
12	Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299: II. Andantino flute: Martin Sandhoff harp: Saskia Kwast orchestra: Concerto Köln recording of: Concerto in C major for Flute, Harp & Orchestra, K. 297c/299: II. Andantino composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1778-04) part of: Concerto in C major for Flute, Harp & Orchestra, K. 297c/299	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		7:46
13	3 Motets, op. 39: no. 2. O praise the Lord (Laudate pueri): Laudati pueri organ: Michael‐Christfried Winkler (organist) choir vocals: Dresdner Kreuzchor conductor: Martin Flämig recording of: Laudate pueri, op. 39 no. 2 composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1830) part of: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Thematisch-systematisches Verzeichnis der musikalischen Werke (MWV) (number: MWV B 30) part of: 3 Motetten, op. 39	Felix Mendelssohn		5:23
14	Concerto Grosso in G Minor, op. 6, no. 8, “Christmas Concerto”: V. Allegro - Pastorale ad libitum: Largo violin: Michael Erxleben (Violinist and conductor) orchestra: Neues Berliner Kammerorchester	Arcangelo Corelli		5:03
15	Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Flosst, mein Heiland, flosst dein Namen recording engineer: Wolfgang Decker (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) soprano vocals: Ruth Ziesak (soprano) (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) orchestra: Concerto Köln (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) conductor: Ralf Otto (German conductor) (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) recorded at: Festeburgkirche in Frankfurt am Main (Frankfurt), Hessen (Hesse), Germany (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) recording of: Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil IV, XXXIX. (Soprano) „Flößt, mein Heiland, flößt dein Namen“ (in 1991) composed in: Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) part of: Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")	Johann Sebastian Bach		5:35
16	Keyboard Concerto in E‐Flat Major, Wq. 35, H. 446: II. Adagio sostenuto recording engineer: Eberhard Hinz producer: Heinz Wegner harpsichord: Klaus Kirbach (in 1985-09) organ: Roland Münch (Classical organist) (in 1985-09) orchestra: Kammerorchester Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (in 1985-09) conductor: Hartmut Haenchen (conductor) (in 1985-09) recorded at: Kirche Zur frohen Botschaft in Berlin, Germany (in 1985-09) recording of: Concerto in E-flat major, Wq. 35, H. 446: II. Adagio sostenuto (in 1985-09) composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (German classical composer) (in 1759) part of: Concerto in E-flat major, Wq. 35, H. 446	Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach		7:41

4▼Digital Media
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Canon and Gigue in D Major: Canon in D Major orchestra: Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum (New Bach Collegium Musicum) (from 1982 until 1984) conductor: Max Pommer (conductor) (from 1982 until 1984) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Delta Music GmbH (not for release label use! 1970–2007, succeeded in 2008 by Delta Music & Entertainment GmbH & Co. KG) (in 1985) recorded at: Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1982 until 1984) recording of: Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 337: I. Canon (Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 377: I. Canon) composer: Johann Pachelbel (composer) part of: Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 337	Johann Pachelbel	2	4:21
2	Ecce virgo concipiet	Jacobus Gallus		1:34
3	Sacrae symphoniae: Canzon III septimi toni a 8	Giovanni Gabrieli		3:23
4	Ave Maria, WAB 6 choir vocals: Dresdner Kreuzchor chorus master: Martin Flämig recording of: Ave Maria, WAB 6 (for choir a cappella) composer: Anton Bruckner (composer) (in 1861) part of: Werkverzeichnis Anton Bruckners (number: WAB 6)	Anton Bruckner		3:22
5	3 Sacred Songs, op. 69: no. 3. Abendlied, “Bleib bei uns, es will Abend werden” (arr. for violin and organ) organ: Andreas Juffinger (organist) violin: Ernő Sebestyén (violinist) recording of: Abendlied, op. 69 nr. 3 (catch-all for arrangements) composer: Josef Gabriel Rheinberger (composer) arrangement of: Abendlied, op. 69 nr. 3	Josef Gabriel Rheinberger		3:59
6	Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night) (Sung in French) harp: Ulla van Daalen (German harpist, musician, composer.) alto vocals: David Cordier (counter tenor) choir vocals: Kölner Rundfunkchor conductor: Helmuth Froschauer (conductor and chorus master) recording of: Cantique de Noël “Minuit chrétiens” (French original of “O Holy Night”) lyricist: Placide Cappeau composer: Adolphe Adam (French composer) (in 1847) is based on: Minuit, chrétiens (Poem)	Adolphe Adam		3:24
7	Keyboard Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (arr. for flute and harp) flute: János Bálint (flutist) harp: Deborah Sipkai (harpist) recording of: Concerto no. 5 for Keyboard and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (catch-all for arrangements) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) arrangement of: Concerto no. 5 for Keyboard and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo part of: Concerto no. 5 for Keyboard and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056 (catch-all for unknown arrangements)	Johann Sebastian Bach		2:58
8	Hirtenlied choir vocals: Rheinische Kantorei orchestra: Das Kleine Konzert conductor: Hermann Max (chorus master and conductor) recording of: Holde, hohe Wundernacht composer: Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (composer)	Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach		2:04
9	Ouverture a la Pastorelle: Overture	Georg Philipp Telemann		4:46
10	Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier, BWV 469 organ: Peter Dicke vocals: Axel Köhler recording of: Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier lyricist: Georg Christian Schemelli composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)	Johann Sebastian Bach		1:29
11	Organ Concerto no. 4 in F Major, op. 4, no. 4, HWV 292: II. Andante recording of: Organ Concerto in F major, op. 4 no. 4, HWV 292: II. Andante composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1735) part of: Organ Concerto in F major, op. 4 no. 4, HWV 292	George Frideric Handel		7:04
12	Jesu, du mein liebstes Leben, BWV 356 choir vocals: Rostocker Motettenchor orchestra: Capella Fidicinia conductor: Hartwig Eschenburg (choir master and conductor) recorded at: Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1982 until 1983) recording of: Choralsatz, BWV 356 "Jesu, du mein liebstes leben" lyricist: Johann von Rist composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) part of: Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 190) and Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: BWV 356)	Johann Sebastian Bach		2:53
13	Fantasia ottava guitar [Weißgerber 1946]: Jürgen Rost (classical guitarist) (in 1985) recorded at: Lukaskirche (Lutheran church in Dresden, used since sometime after WWII as a recording studio) in Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1985)	Jürgen Rost		3:14
14	Gott hat dich, Maria erwahlt choir vocals: Regensburger Domspatzen (Regensburg Cathedral Choir, German / Regensburger cathedral choir) conductor: Roland Büchner	[traditional]		1:30
15	Concerto Grosso in B Minor, op. 6, no. 12, HWV 330: III. Aria: Larghetto e piano orchestra: Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum (New Bach Collegium Musicum) conductor: Max Pommer (conductor) recording of: Concerto grosso in B minor, op. 6 no. 12, HWV 330: III. Aria: larghetto e piano composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Concerto grosso in B minor, op. 6 no. 12, HWV 330	George Frideric Handel		3:26
16	Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Part II. Aria: Schlafe, mein Liebster, geniesse der Ruh recording engineer: Wolfgang Decker (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) alto vocals: Monica Groop (mezzosoprano) (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) orchestra: Concerto Köln (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) conductor: Ralf Otto (German conductor) (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) recorded at: Festeburgkirche in Frankfurt am Main (Frankfurt), Hessen (Hesse), Germany (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) recording of: Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XIX. Aria (Alto) „Schlafe, mein Liebster“ (in 1991) premiered in: Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26) composed in: Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) part of: Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")	Johann Sebastian Bach		9:26

5▼Digital Media
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Suite no. 4 in G Major, op. 61, “Mozartiana”: III. Preghiera: Andante non tanto orchestra: Radio Symphonie Orchester Stuttgart (Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra) (in 1987) conductor: Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1987) recording of: Suite no. 4 in G major, op. 61 "Mozartiana": III. Preghiera: Andante non tanto (in 1987) composer: Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor) and Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (in 1887) orchestration of: À la Chapelle Sixtine, S. 461/2 (for solo piano, final version) part of: Suite no. 4 in G major, op. 61 "Mozartiana"	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky		3:45
2	Deutsche Messe, D. 872: Zum Sanctus: Heilig, heilig ist der Herr	Franz Schubert		3:32
3	Heilige Nacht alto vocals: Jochen Kowalski (countertenor) recording of: Heilige Nacht composer: Johann Friedrich Reichardt	Johann Friedrich Reichardt		1:56
4	Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Part II: Sinfonia recording engineer: Wolfgang Decker (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) orchestra: Cologne Concerto (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) conductor: Ralf Otto (German conductor) (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) recorded at: Festeburgkirche in Frankfurt am Main (Frankfurt), Hessen (Hesse), Germany (from 1991-01-09 until 1991-05-13) recording of: Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, X. Sinfonia (in 1991) premiered in: Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26) composed in: Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735) composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) part of: Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")	Johann Sebastian Bach	3	5:35
5	Den die Hirten lobeten sehre	Michael Praetorius		3:07
6	Clavierbuchlein for Anna Magdalena Bach, Book 2, BWV Anh. 113-132: Minuet in D Minor, BWV Anh. 132	Johann Sebastian Bach		1:12
7	Mandolin Concerto in C Major, RV 425: II. Largo mandolin: Lajos Mayer (Mandolin player) orchestra: Budapest Strings (Budapest String Orchestra; Budapest Strings) conductor: Béla Bánfalvi (violinist, concert master of Budapest strings) and Károly Botvay (cellist and conductor) recording of: Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425: II. Largo composer: Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) part of: Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425	Antonio Vivaldi		2:07
8	Auf dem Berge da geht der Wind	[traditional]		1:27
9	Water Piece in D Major, HWV 341: III. Air (Menuetto) orchestra: Budapest Strings (Budapest String Orchestra; Budapest Strings) conductor: Béla Bánfalvi (violinist, concert master of Budapest strings) recording of: Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: VI. Minuet composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717) part of: Water Music Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348	George Frideric Handel		2:52
10	Oboe Concerto in D Minor: II. Adagio (after BWV 35, BWV 156, BWV 1056 and BWV 1059) oboe: Burkhard Glaetzner (oboist) orchestra: Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum (New Bach Collegium Musicum) conductor: Max Pommer (conductor) recording of: Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D minor, BWV 1059R: II. Adagio composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) part of: Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D minor, BWV 1059R	Johann Sebastian Bach	2	3:04
11	Schlichte Weisen, op. 76: no. 52. Maria Wiegenlied organ: Roland Büchner recording of: Schlichte Weisen, op. 76: No. 52. Mariä Wiegenlied lyricist: Martin Boelitz writer: [traditional] (special purpose artist) composer: Max Reger (composer) (in 1912) part of: Schlichte Weisen, op. 76	Max Reger		4:18
12	Ave Maria	Josef Gabriel Rheinberger		1:48
13	Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Ballet of Blessed Spirits (Reigen seliger Geister) orchestra: Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: András Kórodi (conductor) recording of: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Ballet in D minor “Dance of the Blessed Spirits” (Italian version) composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck (composer) part of: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Atto II (Italian version) part of: Orpheus und Eurydike: Akt II (German version) recording of: Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Melodie) (catch-all for arrangements) composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck (composer) arrangement of: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Ballet in D minor “Dance of the Blessed Spirits” (Italian version)	Christoph Willibald Gluck	3	7:24
14	Jubilate‐Amen, op. 3 choir vocals: Kölner Rundfunkchor soprano vocals: Dorothee Jansen orchestra: Kölner Rundfunkorchester conductor: Helmuth Froschauer (conductor and chorus master) recording of: Jubilate-Amen, op. 3 composer: Max Bruch (composer and conductor) (in 1858) part of: Works of Max Bruch by opus number (number: op. 3)	Max Bruch		3:42
15	Lyric Pieces, Book 4, op. 47: no. 7. Elegy (arr. for flute and harp) flute: János Bálint (flutist) harp: Deborah Sipkai (harpist) recording of: Lyriske stykker, hefte IV, op. 47: No. 5: Melankoli composer: Edvard Grieg (composer) part of: Lyriske stykker, hefte IV, op. 47 (Lyric pieces, book IV, op. 47) recording of: Lyriske stykker, hefte IV, op. 47: No. 7: Elegi (catch-all for arrangements) composer: Edvard Grieg (composer) arrangement of: Lyriske stykker, hefte IV, op. 47: No. 7: Elegi	Edvard Grieg		3:29
16	Stille Nacht (Silent Night)	Franz Xaver Gruber		5:38

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Barcode:: 845221070735
Format:: 5×Digital Media
Length:: 4:50:27

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Status:: Official
Script:: Latin
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2010-12-01

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