EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 29 MIN
Podcast #07: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS beyond Bach
from Classical Discoveries · host Capriccio Records | Classical Music Podcast
Classical Discoveries: A Festive Journey Beyond BachJoin Jens and Joe for a delightful exploration of Christmas music that goes far beyond Bach! Discover hidden gems like Pfitzner’s Christelflein, Rheinberger’s Star of Bethlehem, and Cartellieri’s Christmas Oratorio. Journey from Renaissance masterpieces to Romantic treasures, with music by Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and even Sibelius.Enjoy surprises such as Schoenberg’s Christmas Music and Pablo Casals’ El pesebre, plus the enchanting sounds of Russian Orthodox Christmas traditions. Jens and Joe share personal stories from their own performances and recordings, adding warmth and insight to the festive atmosphere.Whether you’re a lifelong classical enthusiast or looking for fresh additions to your holiday playlist, this episode unwraps new Christmas classics and cherished favorites—with a charming attempt at Silent Night!Chapters00:21 Introduction02:05 No Favorite Song03:02 Heinrich Schütz – Christmas History04:34 A Season for Boys’ Choirs06:46 Rheinberger – The Star of Bethlehem11:09 Cartellieri – Christmas Oratorio13:09 Mendelssohn – Vom Himmel hoch15:09 Jens’ Christmas Favorites16:52 100 Christmas Classics18:40 Assisi Christmas Cantatas21:07 Jean Sibelius – Op. 122:36 Christmas Emotions24:30 Orthodox Christmas27:44 A Silent Night FinaleFeatured Albums💿 Capriccio C10508 – Schütz / Schelle: Christmas Histories💿 Capriccio C10594 – Christmas with the Vienna Boys’ Choir💿 Orfeo C230082 – Pfitzner: Das Christ-Elflein💿 Capriccio C10551 – Rheinberger: The Star of Bethlehem💿 Capriccio C10337 – Rheinberger: Organ Suite💿 Capriccio C71015 – Cartellieri: Christmas Oratorio💿 Capriccio C10216 – Saint-Saëns / Mendelssohn💿 Capriccio C7331 – 100 Christmas Classics💿 Capriccio C3032 – Assisi Christmas Cantatas💿 Capriccio C3031 – Scandinavian Christmas💿 Capriccio C3033 – Orthodox Christmas 💿 Capriccio C3030 – Christmas in the Austrian Alps With: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)#christmas #classicalchristmas #choral #sacredmusic #traditionalmusic #scandinavianmusic #orthodoxmusic🎧 Subscribe & Follow:YouTube – Capriccio RecordsFacebook – Capriccio RecordsInstagram – @capricciorecTwitter – @CapriccioRecLearn more at capriccio.at
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Classical Discoveries: A Festive Journey Beyond BachJoin Jens and Joe for a delightful exploration of Christmas music that goes far beyond Bach! Discover hidden gems like Pfitzner’s Christelflein, Rheinberger’s Star of Bethlehem, and Cartellieri’s Christmas Oratorio. Journey from Renaissance masterpieces to Romantic treasures, with music by Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and even Sibelius.Enjoy surprises such as Schoenberg’s Christmas Music and Pablo Casals’ El pesebre, plus the enchanting sounds of Russian Orthodox Christmas traditions. Jens and Joe share personal stories from their own performances and recordings, adding warmth and insight to the festive atmosphere.Whether you’re a lifelong classical enthusiast or looking for fresh additions to your holiday playlist, this episode unwraps new Christmas classics and cherished favorites—with a charming attempt at Silent Night!Chapters00:21 Introduction02:05 No Favorite Song03:02 Heinrich Schütz – Christmas History04:34 A Season for Boys’ Choirs06:46 Rheinberger – The Star of Bethlehem11:09 Cartellieri – Christmas Oratorio13:09 Mendelssohn – Vom Himmel hoch15:09 Jens’ Christmas Favorites16:52 100 Christmas Classics18:40 Assisi Christmas Cantatas21:07 Jean Sibelius – Op. 122:36 Christmas Emotions24:30 Orthodox Christmas27:44 A Silent Night FinaleFeatured Albums💿 Capriccio C10508 – Schütz / Schelle: Christmas Histories💿 Capriccio C10594 – Christmas with the Vienna Boys’ Choir💿 Orfeo C230082 – Pfitzner: Das Christ-Elflein💿 Capriccio C10551 – Rheinberger: The Star of Bethlehem💿 Capriccio C10337 – Rheinberger: Organ Suite💿 Capriccio C71015 – Cartellieri: Christmas Oratorio💿 Capriccio C10216 – Saint-Saëns / Mendelssohn💿 Capriccio C7331 – 100 Christmas Classics💿 Capriccio C3032 – Assisi Christmas Cantatas💿 Capriccio C3031 – Scandinavian Christmas💿 Capriccio C3033 – Orthodox Christmas 💿 Capriccio C3030 – Christmas in the Austrian Alps With: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)#christmas #classicalchristmas #choral #sacredmusic #traditionalmusic #scandinavianmusic #orthodoxmusic🎧 Subscribe & Follow:YouTube – Capriccio RecordsFacebook – Capriccio RecordsInstagram – @capricciorecTwitter – @CapriccioRecLearn more at capriccio.at
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