by The Academy of Ancient Music, Paul Goodwin · Musique D'abord · CD · EAN 0713746720223
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«A Festive Baroque Christmas» is the Christmas album by The Academy of Ancient Music, conducted by Paul Goodwin, released in 2001 by Musique D'abord, on CD.
The disc presents short choral works, motets and dialogues, with names such as Heinrich Schütz and Giovanni Gabrieli, within a program that evokes Christmas in the court chapels and parishes of 17th-century Lutheran Germany. The reading by The Academy of Ancient Music and Paul Goodwin underlines the ceremonious and festive character of the repertoire.
Released on September 11, 2001 by Musique D'abord; the cover bears catalog number 3957202.
For lovers of early music and Baroque choral repertoire who want a Christmas alternative far from commercial carols.
