Reflecting a time when people would gather together to play the music of the day in friends’ parlors…”Christmas Remembered” brings together some of the finest classical musicians to perform lush renditions of holiday chamber music. Piano, violins, viola, cello, flute and classical guitar all combine to bring you musical arrangements that mix traditional carols with famous classical pieces in a unique way. This recording is our way of harking back to an era of simple beauty and grace. Judith Lynn Stillman has assembled these musicians, all of whom she enjoys working with, in the spirit of friendship and good tidings.
Joy to the World (theme by Handel)
Cantique de Noël for voice & orchestra “O Holy Night”
Greensleeves, folk song
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Medley: Toccata / Ding Dong Merrily on High
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming),
instrumental arrangements
Sheep May Safely Graze
Medley: Étude / Deck the Halls
Medley: Intermezzo / Silent Night
Medley: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy / Carol of the Bells
Medley: O Come, O Come Emmanuel / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Ellens Gesang III (“Ave Maria”), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52/6)
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (“Un flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle”)
Gésu Bambino
Canon in D
Kinderszenen No. 7 (“Träumerei”), for piano, Op. 15/7
