As a composer, he recognises no boundaries – musical, commercial, geographical or cultural. His is a way of thinking and composing that is perfectly in tune with the spirit of the times.
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Stella Natalis
Karl Jenkins, the classically trained master of global ‘crossover,’ has composed a new work for choir and orchestra, Stella Natalis, as a gift to music lovers of all stylistic and spiritual backgrounds for the 2009 holiday season. Its coupling, Joy to the world, features arrangements by Jenkins of carols from around the globe in keeping with the composer’s inclusive and universal approach to the message of music.
The performers represent a mixture of classical and popular artistry. “It has been a privilege,” said Karl Jenkins, “to feature the astounding talents of fellow EMI artists Kate Royal [soprano] and Alison Balsom [trumpet] and to introduce BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the year 2008, Alice Halstead. The choir is Tenebrae, whilst as a counterpoint to their ‘classical’ sound, I have revisited my past and re-introduced the ethnic sound of Adiemus, featuring Mary Carewe, who sang on the first Adiemus album Songs of Sanctuary, and Mae McKenna. My orchestration has the usual classical and ethnic percussion mix, the latter played by Jody K Jenkins and Zands. The orchestra is the Marylebone Camerata, a hand-picked group of the finest young players in London, assembled by cellist Jonathan Byers.”
- Release Date: 02 November 2009
- Record Label: EMI
- Catalogue Number: 6886482
- Total Running Time: 01:19:33
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# | Title | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Celebro | Karl Jenkins | 04:33 |
2 | Lullay | Karl Jenkins | 03:59 |
3 | Cantus Triquetrus | Karl Jenkins | 04:05 |
4 | Only Heavenly Music [In Memoriam Christine Brown] | Karl Jenkins | 03:53 |
5 | Wintertide | Karl Jenkins | 03:30 |
6 | Sleep Child Of Winter | Karl Jenkins | 03:27 |
7 | Make We Merry | Karl Jenkins | 02:59 |
8 | From Our Earth | Karl Jenkins | 06:48 |
9 | The Protector | Karl Jenkins | 04:15 |
10 | Dona Nobis Pacem | Karl Jenkins | 04:40 |
11 | Sing With Joy At Christmas | Karl Jenkins | 04:06 |
12 | Jubilate Deo | Karl Jenkins | 04:07 |
13 | In Dulci Jubilo | Karl Jenkins | 03:12 |
14 | Go, Tell It On The Mountain | Karl Jenkins | 01:55 |
15 | Silent Night | Karl Jenkins | 04:36 |
16 | O Jesus So Sweet | Karl Jenkins | 02:26 |
17 | Pat A Pan | Karl Jenkins | 03:21 |
18 | Son Of Maria | Karl Jenkins | 03:04 |
19 | The First Noel | Karl Jenkins | 06:06 |
20 | The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy | Karl Jenkins | 03:08 |
21 | We Wish You A Merry Christmas | Karl Jenkins | 01:12 |
As a composer, he recognises no boundaries – musical, commercial, geographical or cultural. His is a way of thinking and composing that is perfectly in tune with the spirit of the times.
Classic FM Magazine