A European Christmas


Composer: Corelli, Schubert, Unknown
Conductor: Valentin Radu
Performer: AMA DEUS ENSEMBLE: Chorus & Period-Instrument Orchestra
Soloists: Julianne Baird, Mary Ellen Callahan, Lorie Gratis
Organ: Peter Richard Conte, Harpsichord: Bronwyn Fix-Keller
Recorded: March of 1996 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Ambler, PA
Label: Helicon Records, Ltd.
Catalog #: HE 1022
On-Line Price: $15

Traditional holiday music from eleven countries performed in original languages. You will hear authentic festive carols from Spain, Italy, Romania, Germany, Austria, France, Hungary, Poland, Norway, England and Ireland!

Europe’s rich variety of language and tradition is nowhere more evident than in the many different ways its people celebrate the birth of our Savior. The music of European Christmas is majestic and yet simple, celebrating the birth of both a tiny baby in a poor man’s stable and a Divine King.

This recording observes the richest, most glorious and the humblest Christmas traditions. It is trumpeted by the Hosts of Heaven, awe-inspiring in their glory, and depicting the Nativity tableau. Merry Christmas!