The Essence of Christmas is the Leipzig Flute Ensemble Quintessenz second release on the Genuin label. Anna Garzuly who leads the ensemble has studied in Budapest Munich and New York with Paul Meisen and Jeanne Baxtresser. She has also won prizes in renowned international competitions in Kobe Budapest Geneva and more.

Tracklist:

Sir Roger De Coverley (Arr. G. Hinze)
12 Variations In C Major On Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman, K. 265 (Arr. G. Hinze)
Children's Corner (Arr. G. Hinze): Children's Corner: IV. The Snow Is Dancing (Arr. G. Hinze)
Preludes, Book 1 (Arr. G. Hinze): Preludes, Book 1: No. 6. Des Pas Sur La Neige (Arr. G. Hinze)
Les Saisons (The Seasons), Op. 37b (Arr. G. Hinze): Les Saisons (The Seasons), Op. 37b: XII. December: Christmas (Arr. G. Hinze)
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. G. Hinze): II. Danses Carateristiques: March
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. G. Hinze): II. Danses Carateristiques: Arab Dance
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. G. Hinze): II. Danses Carateristiques: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. G. Hinze): II. Danses Carateristiques: Russian Dance, "Trepak"
Flute Quintet, Op. 21, "Christmas Quintet" (Arr. G. Hinze): I. And There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field, Keeping
Flute Quintet, Op. 21, "Christmas Quintet" (Arr. G. Hinze): II. And Lo! The Angel Of The Lord Came Upon Them, And The
Flute Quintet, Op. 21, "Christmas Quintet" (Arr. G. Hinze): III. And There Came Wise Men From The East To Worship The
Flute Quintet, Op. 21, "Christmas Quintet" (Arr. G. Hinze): IV. I Bring You Good Tidings Of Great Joy: For Unto You Is
18 Chorales, Bwv 651-668, "Leipziger Chorale" (Arr. G. Hinze): 18 Chorales, Bwv 651-668, "Leipziger Chorale"

UPC: 4260036252538
Label: Genuin
Release Date: 11.13.12
Format: CD

Quintessenz - Essence of Christmas (CD)