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
- Christmas Eve Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Il est né (Traditional) Arr: Karl Thomas
- Away in a Manger (Traditional) Arr: Reginald Jacques Vaughan McAlley
- När det lider mot jul Ruben Liljefors
- Once in Royal David's City Henry John Gauntlett Arr: Vaughan McAlley
- Australian Carols The Three Drovers, Christmas Day, Carol of the Birds John Wheeler William Garnet James Arr: Karl Thomas
- Bethlehem Stjärna Alice Tegnér
- Silent Night Franz Gruber Arr: Karl Thomas
- Bethlehem Stjärna Alice Tegnér Arr: Karl Thomas
- Cantique de Noël Adolphe Adam Arr: Karl Thomas
- Coventry Carol (Traditional) Arr: Vaughan McAlley
- Nu tändas Tusen Julejus (Traditional) Arr: S. Thuringer
- Blessed be that maid Mary (Traditional) Arr: Vaughan McAlley David Willcocks
- Ave Maria Hugo Gyldmark
- Holly and the Ivy (Traditional) Arr: Karl Thomas
- Winter Song Ebbe Grims-land
- Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer Johnny Marks
- Merry Christmas Nu har ci jul igen, Sikken voldsom trangsel, Juletraeet mid pynt, På loftet sidden nissen (Traditional) Arr: Karl Thomas
- Mary's Boy Child Jester Hairston Arr: Karl Thomas
- Barn Jesus in En Krybbe Lå Niels Wilhelm Gade
- När det lider mot jul Ruben Liljefors
- Jeg er så glad hver juletid P. Knudsen
- Dance at Christmas Ebbe Grims-land
- We wish you a merry Christmas (Traditional) Arr: (Anonymous)
- White Christmas Irving Berlin Arr: Karl Thomas
Performers
- Kurt Jensen · mandolin
- Julie Raines · harp
- Joan Harris · mandola
- Tamara Leamon · guitar
- May Gavin · piano
- Suzann Frisk · mezzo soprano
- The Scandinavian Choir, Melbourne
Composers
Vaughan McAlley
Vaughan is Pablo's resident composer and arranger, a capable flautist and french horn player as well as engineer of countless Move CD releases.
William Garnet James
Composer William Garnet James was the first federal director of the ABC (1931-1957) and it was during his tenure that orchestras were formed in each state.
Where to buy
Mandolin Christmas can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre which 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
Recorded at the Move Records Studio, Melbourne Australia.
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Engineer
- Martin Wright
Vaughan McAlley - Venue
- Move Records Studio
- Release date
- 1997
- Copyright
- © 1997 Move Records
- Phonogram
- ℗ 1997 Move Records
- Categories
- Christmas, Folk music
- Catalogue number
- MD 3189
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574318920
