The MDR Rundfunkchor received the European Cultural Prize in 2013 and acts as a musical ambassador for central Germany.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place in the Orchesterprobensaal des MDR in Leipzig, Germany, across two sessions in November 2014 and September 2015.
Performer Biography
The MDR Rundfunkchor's repertoire spans nearly a millennium of music history and includes numerous world premieres.
Performer Biography
The MDR Rundfunkchor is considered one of the best choirs in the world and is an excellent partner for major orchestras, also performing acclaimed a cappella interpretations.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Strålande Jul - Strahlende Weihnacht," means "Radiant Christmas" and features Christmas carols from Germany and around the world.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The idea behind this CD was to discover musical Christmas treasures from around the world to enrich the traditional repertoire with their diversity and color.
Cultural Impact
The carol "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night), first sung in 1818, has been translated into nearly 300 languages and dialects, including American Sign Language, Greenlandic, and Zulu.
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