J Bach S / Boden- Folkjul 2 (CD)
Well into the previous century Sweden was largely a peasant society with folk music an integral part of daily life. There were work songs, narrative ballads and, obviously, music for dancing. Over the centuries a not always easy coexistence between religion and folk culture developed, with hymns being adapted to a folk-music aesthetic while popular traditions were given a Christian veneer. An example of the latter is the rich store of 'Staffan ballads', springing from a pre-Christian horse cult but given a new slant as it's focus shifted to St. Stephen - the first Christian martyr. Gunnar Idenstam and S: t Jacobs Chamber Choir have performed their Folkjul concerts more or less every year since 2002. The concept stem from a rich interplay between 'folk culture' and 'high culture' and in Idenstam's arrangements a newly composed halling or polska entwines itself round the old Christmas melodies. The first Folkjul album was released in 2007 - this time the choir and Idenstam are joined by violinist Sandra Marteleur and Ulrika Bodén, one of Sweden's most well-established folk singers.
Tracklist:
- Från Himmelen Kom Ängeln Gabriel (Arr. G. Idenstam For Choir & Organ)
- Var Hälsad Sköna Morgonstund (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- In Dulci Jubilo (Arr. G. Idenstam For Choir & Violin)
- Tiggarvisa Från Malung (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- Polska (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Flute, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- Nu Sjunga Guds Änglar (Arr. G. Idenstam For Choir)
- En Gangar Till Kaffet
- Det Lyser En Stjärna (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- Nu Tändas Tusen Juleljus (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin & Organ)
- Christine's Polska
- Staffansvisa (After Bach's Bwv Anh. 126) [Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin, Choir & Organ]
- Staffan Halling II (Arr. G. Idenstam For Flute, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- En Stjärna Gick På Himlen Fram (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Flute, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- Den Signade Dag (Arr. G. Idenstam For Choir)
- Allt Vid Den Ljusa Stjärnan (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice & Choir)
- Julottan (Arr. G. Idenstam For Violin & Organ)
- Från Himlens Höjd (Arr. G. Idenstam For Violin, Choir & Organ)
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.
Well into the previous century Sweden was largely a peasant society with folk music an integral part of daily life. There were work songs, narrative ballads and, obviously, music for dancing. Over the centuries a not always easy coexistence between religion and folk culture developed, with hymns being adapted to a folk-music aesthetic while popular traditions were given a Christian veneer. An example of the latter is the rich store of 'Staffan ballads', springing from a pre-Christian horse cult but given a new slant as it's focus shifted to St. Stephen - the first Christian martyr. Gunnar Idenstam and S: t Jacobs Chamber Choir have performed their Folkjul concerts more or less every year since 2002. The concept stem from a rich interplay between 'folk culture' and 'high culture' and in Idenstam's arrangements a newly composed halling or polska entwines itself round the old Christmas melodies. The first Folkjul album was released in 2007 - this time the choir and Idenstam are joined by violinist Sandra Marteleur and Ulrika Bodén, one of Sweden's most well-established folk singers.
Tracklist:
- Från Himmelen Kom Ängeln Gabriel (Arr. G. Idenstam For Choir & Organ)
- Var Hälsad Sköna Morgonstund (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- In Dulci Jubilo (Arr. G. Idenstam For Choir & Violin)
- Tiggarvisa Från Malung (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- Polska (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Flute, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- Nu Sjunga Guds Änglar (Arr. G. Idenstam For Choir)
- En Gangar Till Kaffet
- Det Lyser En Stjärna (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- Nu Tändas Tusen Juleljus (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin & Organ)
- Christine's Polska
- Staffansvisa (After Bach's Bwv Anh. 126) [Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Violin, Choir & Organ]
- Staffan Halling II (Arr. G. Idenstam For Flute, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- En Stjärna Gick På Himlen Fram (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice, Flute, Violin, Choir & Organ)
- Den Signade Dag (Arr. G. Idenstam For Choir)
- Allt Vid Den Ljusa Stjärnan (Arr. G. Idenstam For Voice & Choir)
- Julottan (Arr. G. Idenstam For Violin & Organ)
- Från Himlens Höjd (Arr. G. Idenstam For Violin, Choir & Organ)
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.