The "Liederprojekt," of which this album is a part, has donated over 410,000 Euros from book and CD sales to projects that encourage children to sing.
Performer Biography
Members of the Athesinus Consort Berlin are experienced concert singers who also perform with renowned ensembles like Collegium Vocale Gent and the RIAS-Kammerchor.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Christmas Carols of the World Volume 2," is part of the "Liederprojekt" series, which aims to promote singing with children.
Recording & Production
This CD was recorded in Berlin during the hottest days of the year, with outside temperatures reaching 37° C (98° F).
Performer Biography
The Athesinus Consort Berlin, founded in 1992 by Klaus-Martin Bresgott, is named after the composer Leonhard Lechner Athesinus (c. 1553-1606).
Performer Biography
Klaus-Martin Bresgott, the conductor of the Athesinus Consort Berlin, was awarded the "Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik" in 2008 for a complete recording of Hugo Distler's "Geistliche Chormusik op. 12."
Cultural Impact
The "Liederprojekt" maintains a unique online archive of German songs at www.liederprojekt.org, offering free access to its content.
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