'Raunachte': these are the twelve cold, dark nights which, across Northern Europe, are steeped in myths, legends, and spirituality. In these nights, images of oppressive, bare forests collide with the Christmas message of hope. Time and again, they have inspired composers and poets to works which capture their very unique atmosphere. The LaCappella family consists of a number of ensembles of varying size, who here their attention to compositions and arrangements by Ola Gjeilo and Edward Elgar, by Wilhelm Nagel and John Rutter, bringing these works together on an inspiring album which melds clear, frosty nights with the warmth of candlelight. Raunachte tells stories of stillness, snow, and joyful expectation.

Tracklist:

Gabriel's Message (Arr. J. Rutter For Choir)
Tundra
Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging (Arr. W. Buchenberg For Choir)
The Peace Of Wild Things
Schöne Nacht
Keep It Close
O Du Stille Zeit (Arr. S. Wawer For Choir)
Es Wird Scho Glei Dumpa (Arr. F. Herzog For Choir)
The Snow, Op. 26 No. 1
Gjendines Bådnlåt (Arr. G. Eriksson For Choir)
6 Lieder, Op. 48: No. 5, Morgengebet, Mwv F15
Magnificat: I. Magnificat
Magnificat: II. Quia Respexit
Magnificat: III. Quia Fecit Mihi Magna
Magnificat: IV. Fecit Potentiam

UPC: 4037408061490
Label: Rondeau
Release Date: 11.17.17
Format: CD

Ensemble LaCappella - Twelve Nights After Christmas (CD)