Concerts in the Blue Salon: Every year again...

Advent and Christmas Songs
Cristina Bravo - Soprano
Thomas Nutzenberger - Piano

Every year again... You can expect a musical surprise. Cristina Bravo and Thomas Nutzenberger present a fascinating mix of works by Cornelius, Humperdinck, Reger, and Tchaikovsky, as well as traditional Christmas songs in a new guise. An evening that awakens anticipation. Music that helps us shed the hustle and bustle of everyday life. An invitation to focus on what is essential; Christmas songs are more than just a beautiful tradition.

Program:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893) "December - Christmas," No. 12 from "The Seasons" Op. 37a
Peter Cornelius (1824-1874) Christmas Songs Op. 8: Christmas Tree - The Shepherds - The Kings - Christ Child
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Nocturne in E-flat Major Op. 9 No. 2
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Ave Maria
José Bragato (1915-2017) Ave Maria Andina
Max Reger (1873-1916) Lullaby of Mary Op. 76 No. 52
Richard Strauss (1864-1949) The Three Wise Men
César Franck (1822-1890) Panis angelicus - Intermission -
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Polonaise in A-flat Major Op. 40 No. 1
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Noël Op. 43 No. 1
Adolphe Adam (1803-1856) Cantique de Noël (Arrangement)
Traditional Christmas Songs
Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921) "Sandman and Evening Blessing" from the opera Hansel and Gretel