Mandolin Christmas

Christmas songs for mandolin orchestra. Arguably Australia's most acclaimed mandolinist, Kurt Jensen performs an international programme of sparkling and entertaining Christmas carols.

Joined by mandola player Joan Harris, harpist Julie Raines, guitarist Tamara Leamon, pianist May Gavin, mezzo-soprano Suzann Frisk and the Scandinavian Choir, Jensen performs carols which range from mediaeval to modern classics and convey both the joyous and reflective moods which the season of Christmas brings. This unique and exciting program, features carols from England, France, Australia, Germany, Denmark, the USA and original compositions by Swedish composer Ebbe Grimms land.

The warm, intimate sounds of the mandolin, mandola, harp, piano and guitar, combine with the rich and thrilling tones of the superb Scandinavian choir to convey the warmth and bonhomie of a home during the festive season.

Artist

Kurt Jensen

Kurt Jensen is a Danish mandolin soloist who has been performing professionally since the age of 12. In Australia he has featured as soloist with the Melbourne Musicians, Chamber Strings of Melbourne, Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble.


Press quotes

“And what is Christmas without mandolins ... No organs, no orchestras, no grand statements, merely a domestic, happy scene. It exudes warmth.”

— Kim Lockwood, Herald Sun

“Move Records ... has a winner with Mandolin Christmas.”

— The Sunday Mail

Audio preview

Track Listing

  1. Christmas Eve Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Il est né
  2. Away in a Manger
  3. När det lider mot jul
  4. Once in Royal David's City
  5. Australian Carols The Three Drovers, Christmas Day, Carol of the Birds
  6. Bethlehem Stjärna
  7. Silent Night
  8. Bethlehem Stjärna
  9. Cantique de Noël
  10. Coventry Carol
  11. Nu tändas Tusen Julejus
  12. Blessed be that maid Mary
  13. Ave Maria
  14. Holly and the Ivy
  15. Winter Song
  16. Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
  17. Merry Christmas Nu har ci jul igen, Sikken voldsom trangsel, Juletraeet mid pynt, På loftet sidden nissen
  18. Mary's Boy Child
  19. Barn Jesus in En Krybbe Lå
  20. När det lider mot jul
  21. Jeg er så glad hver juletid
  22. Dance at Christmas
  23. We wish you a merry Christmas
  24. White Christmas

Availability

Mandolin Christmas can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre who both offer secure online ordering.

This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.

Product details

List price
$26.00 AUD
Categories
Christmas, Folk music
Catalogue number
MD 3189
Alternate catalogue number
MD3189
Barcode
EAN 9314574318920