A festive concert at the Berlin Cathedral with Christmas classics by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Handel, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Georg Philipp Telemann, Johann Theile and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, as well as well-known German and Ukrainian Christmas carols. The evening features performances by The Staats- und Domchor Berlin, the girls’ choir of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, the German Gents male voice quartet, the Lautten Compagney Berlin, and the sopranos Neima Fischer and Rosa Lüttschwager. In addition, Svitlana Kavka will sing Ukrainian Christmas carols, accompanying herself on the bandura. Musical director Kai-Uwe Jirka will host the evening’s events. Bible verses will be recited by Austrian actress Sophie Rois.
(00:08) Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704): Prelude from “Te Deum”
(01:49) Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847): “There Shall a Star from Jacob Come Forth” from the oratorio Christus, Op. 97 – Neima Fischer, Rosa Lüttschwager
(05:48) Mykhailo Gaivoronsky: На Рождество (The birth of Christ) – Svitlana Kavka, Solo Voice & Bandura
(08:37) Reading: The Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 11 : 1-10)
(11:00) George Frideric Handel (1685–1759): “And the Glory of the Lord” from the oratorio Messiah, HWV 56
(14:01) George Frideric Handel (1685–1759): “Rejoice greatly o daughter of Zion” from the oratorio Messiah, HWV 56 – Neima Fischer
(18:34) “Los Peces en el Rio”, Spanish Traditional – German Gents
(21:28) Vasyl Zhdankin (1958–2019): “God was born on a sledge”, Ukrainian Christmas Carol – Svitlana Kavka, Solo Voice & Bandura
(25:01) Reading: The promise of Jesus’ birth, part 1 (Luke 1 : 26-33)
(26:41) “Maria durch ein Dornwald ging” (Maria walks amid the thorns), German Christmas Carol, arr. Gottfried Wolters (1910–1989) – Rosa Lüttschwager, German Gents
(29:12) Reading: The promise of Jesus’ birth (Luke 1 : 33-47)
(29:57) Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767): “Jesu komm in meine Seele” (Jesus come into my soul), Aria from the cantata “Machet die Tore weit” – Rosa Lüttschwager
(33:52) Reading: The Christmas story according to Luke (1 : 76-79 and 2 : 1-7)
(35:50) Johann Theile (1668–1732): Der Sionitin Wiegenlied – Neima Fischer, Rosa Lüttschwager, German Gents
(43:20) Reading: The Christmas story according to Luke (2 : 8-12)
(44:22) Jay Althouse (*1951): “Whisper Whisper” – German Gents
(46:55) Julia Perry (1924–1979): “Carillon Hey Ho”
(49:05) Reading: The Christmas story according to Luke (2 : 13-14)
(49:22) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): “Vom Himmel hoch” (From Heaven Above to Earth I Come) from the Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
(50:36) Reading: The Christmas story according to Luke (2 : 15-18)
(51:20) George Frideric Handel (1685–1759): “For unto us a child is born” from the oratorio Messiah, HWV 56
(55:10) Reading: The Christmas story according to Luke (2 : 19)
(55:20) Svitlana Kavka: Спи Ісусе (Sleep, Jesus), Ukrainian Christmas Carol – Svitlana Kavka, Solo Voice & Bandura
(58:18) “Silent Night”, German Christmas Carol, arr. Christian Gössel (*1987) – Neima Fischer, Rosa Lüttschwager, German Gents
(1:01:19) Reading: The Christmas story according to Luke (2 : 20)
(1:01:34) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): “Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen” (Ruler of heaven, hear our babble) from the Christmas Orarorio, BWV 248, part III – Neima Fischer, Rosa Lüttschwager, German Gents
(1:03:39) Reading: A Christmas story from more recent times, retold by Pier Paolo Pasolini / Christian Filips, part 1
(1:05:53) Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847): “Where is the newborn?“ from the oratorio Christus, Op. 97 – German Gents
(1:07:35) Reading: A Christmas story from more recent times, retold by Pier Paolo Pasolini / Christian Filips, part 2
(1:13:23) Mykola Leontovych (1877–1921): “Carol of the Bells” (Щедрик), Ukrainian Christmas Carol – Svitlana Kavka, Solo Voice & Bandura
(1:15:47) “O Tannenbaum” (O Christmas Tree), German Christmas Carol in four languages – German Gents
(1:18:37) George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): “Halleluja” from the oratorio Messiah, HWV 56 – Neima Fischer, Rosa Lüttschwager
(1:25:03) “O du fröhliche” (Oh, how joyful), German Christmas Carol – German Gents
NEIMA FISCHER | Soprano
ROSA LÜTTSCHWAGER | Soprano
SVITLANA KAVKA | Solo Voice & Bandura
LAUTTEN COMPAGNEY BERLIN
STAATS- UND DOMCHOR BERLIN
MÄDCHENCHOR DER SING-AKADEMIE ZU BERLIN
GERMAN GENTS | Male Vocal Quartet
KAI-UWE JIRKA | Direction
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❤❤❤❤❤❤Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Щиро дякую/vielen Dank Herr Jirka! magischer Klang!!! Svitlana Kavka🌹Chor, Solisten, Orchester Bravo!!! Sophie Rois,
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Bravo!
Qué bella reunión de música y tradiciones. Saludos a todos desde México. Y que llegue un poco de paz y justicia adonde tanta falta hace.
Das Konzert war wunderschön. Vielen Dank dafür ❤❤
“Los Peces en el Rio”, Spanish Traditional – German Gents THE BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEST!
우리나라에 진정한 평화가 깃들길~~
Concert starts 15:37
The best concert ever!🎉❤
Счастливого Рождества и благополучия , Господи, спаси и сохрани!
Many thanks for the opportunity to witness such a superb concert, with imaginative
programming, matched by the excellence of the performances. The readings were delivered with clarity and feeling – so special thanks to the reader. My high school German has faded a bit over the years through lack of use, but hearing the familiar passages from Isaiah and Luke in such well articulated German made them sound freshly minted. Too many highlights to try and pick favourites. Thanks again to all concerned.
We love the music so much. Thank you.
Beautiful concert 🇩🇪🎄🇺🇦
Why are there no Polish Christmas carols? they are beautiful.