Joyfully!
Captivating Christmas classics impressively rearranged and interpreted by Duo GIOVIVO
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- Karel Svoboda (1938–2007)
Drei Nüsse für Aschenbrödel - Richard Eilenberg (1848–1927)
Petersburger Schlittenfahrt, Op. 57 - Lowell Mason (1792–1872)
Joy To The World - Adolphe Adam (1803–1856)
Cantique de Noël - Traditional
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Melchior Franck (1579–1639)
O Tannenbaum - Traditional
Deck The Halls - Max Reger (1873–1916)
Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76
No. 52: Mariä Wiegenlied - Thomas Helmore (1811–1890)
Good King Wenceslas - Johann Abraham Peter Schulz (1747–1800)
Ihr Kinderlein kommet - James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893)
Jingle Bells - Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
after Brahms' Intermezzo and Wiegenlied
Lullaby for Jael - Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
Die Vier Jahreszeiten, Op. 8
Der Winter - Daniel Hall (*1996)
Apricity - Traditional
Amazing Grace - Traditional
Adeste fideles - Franz Schubert (1797–1828 )
Ave Maria, D. 839 - Franz Xaver Gruber (1787–1863)
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, H. 145
Let's be honest: Even the most magnificent Christmas tree and the tastiest cookies are not enough to conjure up true Christmas spirit! It takes music to really make the eyes of both young and old sparkle. And this music is delivered to us by Duo GIOVIVO with their third GENUIN album. Euphonium and alphorn player Fabian Bloch and pianist and multiinstrumentalist Muriel Zeiter have impressively arranged Christmas classics and the world premiere of a commissioned work by Daniel Hall. The repertoire ranges from traditional tunes like "O Tannenbaum" (O Christmas Tree) to classics such as the "Petersburger Schlittenfahrt" (Sleighbell Tinkle) to the legendary "Drei Nüsse für Aschenbrödel" (Three Wishes for Cinderella). An album full of emotion and groove, full of swing and charm!
brassband world
"An album packed with new engaging renditions of Christmas classics of both compositioneal and instrumental variety, performed to the high standrad for wihich GIOVIVO is known. This is a great way to get into the festive spirit!" Review by Thomas Dunne, December 2024
radio klassik Stephansdom
"Varied and masterfully played." The album Joyfully! was presented as CD of the day on 18.12.2024.
WDR3 Hörstoff
"The duo GIOVIVO has put together a colorful, harmonious and atmospheric program on their Christmas album. Thanks to the original instrumentation, I am always pleasantly surprised by the sound and feel of the pieces." Jan Ritterstaedt presented the album in the broadcast Hörstoff - Neue Klassik-Alben from December 6, 2024.
Lufthansa In-flight program
The album “Joyfully!” can also be listened to high above the clouds. The album can be found in Lufthansa's in-flight program in December.
Canal 9 (Schweiz)
On November 27, 2024, the Swiss channel Canal 9 reported on the duo GIOVIVO and their new album. The contribution can be viewed here.
Dave Werden's Blog | Euphonium-Tuba-Forum
"An enjoyable collection of music [...] ... a recording that presents interesting arrangements and high level playing is enjoyable in any season!" Review by Dave Werden, November 7, 2024