The recordings for this Christmas album were made in April 2012 and January/February 2013, with some sessions taking place during Carnival season and in 30-degree summer heat.
Album & Artwork
The album's program is framed by two versions of the song "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen," with the 1609 Michael Praetorius setting opening the CD and a 1990 Jan Sandström version concluding it.
Performer Biography
The Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, the choir on this album, was founded in 1946 as the first ensemble of the Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation.
Performer Biography
The Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks is highly regarded for its homogeneous sound and stylistic versatility, covering all areas of choral singing from medieval motets to contemporary works.
Performer Biography
Florian Helgath, the conductor, began his musical career as a singer with the Regensburger Domspatzen, a renowned German boys' choir.
Performer Biography
The Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks has received numerous awards for its CD recordings, including multiple ECHO Klassik awards and a Diapason d'or.
Performer Biography
Florian Helgath has won awards at conducting competitions, including the Eric Ericson Award in Sweden in 2006 and the Competition for Young Choral Conductors in Budapest in 2007.
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