Felix Mendelssohn's "Holidays Around the World" is a delightful collection of classical and chamber music pieces that beautifully capture the spirit of holidays from various cultures and traditions. Released on November 7, 2025, under the Naxos Special Projects label, this album spans a diverse range of genres, including choral, classical piano, and orchestral works. With a duration of 1 hour and 27 minutes, it offers a rich tapestry of sounds and styles that celebrate the festive season.
The album features a mix of well-known and lesser-known pieces, such as the joyful "Jingle Bells," the serene "Stille Nacht," and the vibrant "Shchedryk" (also known as "Carol of the Bells"). Mendelssohn's compositions are interwoven with arrangements by other notable artists, including Bo Holten, David Willcocks, and Nicholas Edison, adding depth and variety to the collection. The tracks are performed with precision and passion, showcasing the beauty of classical music in a festive context.
"Holidays Around the World" is not just a compilation of holiday tunes but a testament to the universal language of music. It brings together pieces from different traditions, from the Mexican "A las doce de la noche" to the German "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her," creating a harmonious blend that resonates with listeners of all backgrounds. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays, this album is sure to enchant and inspire.
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Tracks
Jingle BellsJames Lord Pierpont, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Alfred Walter
Jesus ChristoRoberto Carlos, Wayna Picchu
IIb. Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Halasz
Azeremos la MerendaTraditional, Yale Strom's Broken Consort
Et lidet barn sa lysteligt (Arr. B. Holten)Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, H. 145 (Sung in English) [Arr. for Choir by Anonymous]Franz Xaver Gruber, The Elora Singers, Noel Edison
A las doce de la noche (Mexico)Traditional, Patricia Salas
Hallelujah!George Frideric Handel, The Scholars Baroque Ensemble
Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnaubenJohann Sebastian Bach, Bachchor Mainz, Bachorchester Mainz, Ralf Otto
In the Bleak Midwinter, H. 73 No. 1Gustav Holst, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
I. WaltzVladimir Rebikov, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Gavin Sutherland
Kling, Glöckchen, Kling (Arr. S. Mager for Mixed Choir & Orchestra) [Live]Benedikt Widmann, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Eric Stark
In dulci jubiloTraditional, Erich Ferstl, Tölzer Knabenchor, Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
O du frohliche (Arr. For trumpet and organ)Traditional, John Roderick MacDonald, Martin Stephan
The Boar's Head (Arr. M. Butler, P. Espinoza, and K. Sierra)Traditional, Golden Bough
Hodie Christus natus est, SwWV 163 (Arr. N. Edison for Choir & Organ)Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, The Edison Singers, Matthew Larkin, Noel Edison
Sikken voldsom trængsel og alarm (Arr. for Choir by Bo Holten)Peter Faber, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Concerto Copenhagen, Fredrik From, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Gammel julesangPeter Erasmus Lange-Muller, Anne Mette Balling, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. for Choir & Organ by David Willcocks)Felix Mendelssohn, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
When the Christ to us is bornWitold Lutosławski, Olga Pasichnyk, Polish Radio Choir, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
IV. Ozi - Oy ChanukahScott Robinson, Eaken Piano Trio
Glory to God in the HighestSergei Rachmaninoff, Septura
Es ist ein Ros entsprungenTraditional, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Martin Flämig
Julen har bragt velsigen budChristoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
Sing LullabyHerbert Howells, Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse
XII. Polnisch [Polish] [arr. G. Jacob and P. Lane as Christmas Tree Suite for orchestra]Franz Liszt, RTE Concert Orchestra, Gavin Sutherland
Thredbo Suite: III. Sleighride to Thredbo (Arr. P. Lane for Orchestra)John Carmichael, BBC Concert Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
Shchedryk "Carol of the Bells" (Arr. for 3 Trumpets & Valve Trombone by S. Cox)Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych, Septura
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich herTraditional, Erich Ferstl, Tölzer Knabenchor, Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
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