The Nils - Christmas Everyday - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. I. Introduction - II. the People That Walked in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light 2. III. Now the Birth of Jesus Christ Was on This Wise 3. IV. Ding Dong! Merrily on High 4. V. And It Came to Pass in Those Days 5. VI. Sussex Carol 6. VII. And There Were in the Same Country 7. VIII. Glad Dig Du Kristi Brud. Sing, O Sing This Blessed Morn 8. IX. But Mary Kept All These Things and Pondered Them in Her Heart 9. X. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen 10. XI. Now When Jesus Was Born 11. XII. Deck the Hall 12. XIII. in the Beginning Was the Word 13. XIV. a Merry Christmas 14. Visa Pa Vag (Arr. N. Lindberg) 15. Kom Min Van (Arr. N. Lindberg) 16. Den Signade Dag (Arr. N. Lindberg)

Purcell's The Fairy Queen is based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play not frequently performed in the late 17th century, nor very well regarded (Inchthe most insipid ridiculous play that ever I saw in my lifeInch - Samuel Pepys' diary, 1662). Despite this, the play would go on to work well within an opera, as the characters of Pyramus and Thisbe could conjure up singing and dancing accomplices. Purcell's masterful composition, Gabrieli's first-class performance, and McCreesh's superb interpretation demonstrate why their recordings are seen as some of the best in classical music today. Gabrieli are world-renowned interpreters of great vocal and instrumental repertoire, from the Renaissance to the present day. Founded by Paul McCreesh in 1982, Gabrieli have both outgrown and remained true to their original identity whilst the ensemble's repertoire has expanded beyond any expectation, McCreesh's ever-questioning spirit, expressive musicianship and a healthy degree of iconoclasm remain constant and are reflected in the ensemble's dynamic performances. Gabrieli's repertoire includes major works of the oratorio tradition, virtuosic a cappella programmes and mold-breaking reconstructions of music for historical events. Above all, Gabrieli aims to create thought-provoking performances which stand out from the crowd. Album Tracks 1. Prelude 2. Hornpipe 3. Air 4. Rondeau 5. Overture 6. Act I 7. Prelude & Song 8. Scene of the Drunken Poet 9. First Act Tune - Jig 10. Act II 11. Prelude & Song 12. Symphony in Imitation of Birds 13. Song 14. Symphony in Imitation of An Echo 15. Chorus 16. Song (Fairy), Chorus & Dance 17. Prelude & Song (Night) 18. Song (Mystery) 19. Prelude & Song (Secrecy) 20. Song (Sleep) 21. Dance for the Followers of the Night 22. Second Act Tune (Air) 23. Act III 24. Prelu

The aim of InchChristmas songsInch recorded by duo Thom Hell (vocals) and Andreas Ulvo (piano, synth) was to create something intuitive and with familiar and beloved Christmas songs; The performance should be unpretentious, contrary to how we are used to hearing holiday songs. In order to keep the nerve and spontaneity only one take of each song was made, with some overdubs where they later felt it was needed. Andreas Ulvo (b. 1983), pianist and keyboardist from Eidskog in Hedmark. He has a master's degree in jazz and improvisation from the Norwegian Academy of Music. He is active with several own projects Andreas Ulvo ensemble, Eple Trio, Innlandet and his own solo project, with several releases. He has also worked with bands and artists such as Ingrid Olava, Mathias Eick, Solveig Slettahjell, Ellen Andrea Wang, Karl Seglem and others. Thom Hell (b. 1976), is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Hånesin Kristiansand. Has released 8 albums as a solo artist and won 3 Norwegian Grammy Awards 2 as artist of the year and 1 as pop composer of the year. Has worked as a producer and starring Jonas Alaska, Matilda, Jonas Fjeld and Marte Wulff. Thom Hell has also participated in several Norwegian Music TV shows. Album Tracks 1. White Christmas 2. Carol of the Bells 3. Come All Ye Faithful 4. Comfort Ye 5. Last Christmas 6. Little Drummerboy 7. Walking in the Air 8. The Christmas Song 9. When You Wish Upon a Star 10. Ruby's Arms