艾瑞克·莫拉萊斯：北極星組曲（巴赫聖誕小號清唱劇）Matthias Höfs & Ensemble - Erik Morales: The North Star Suite (Bach Christmas Oratorio for trumpets)
Matthias Höfs & Ensemble - Erik Morales: The North Star Suite (Bach Christmas Oratorio for trumpets)
馬蒂亞斯·霍夫斯與合奏團 - 艾瑞克·莫拉萊斯：北極星組曲（巴赫聖誕小號清唱劇）
Matthias Höfs & Ensemble perform Erik Morales: The North Star Suite (Bach Christmas Oratorio for trumpets). The piece is available on the new album 'Festive Trumpets for Christmas': https://BC.lnk.to/FestiveTrumpetsID
馬蒂亞斯·霍夫斯和樂團演奏埃里克·莫拉萊斯：北極星組曲（巴赫聖誕小號清唱劇）。作品收錄在新專輯《聖誕節的節慶喇叭》：https://BC.lnk.to/FestiveTrumpetsID
If there’s one thing that makes Christmas what it is, it’s festive music and uplifting melodies: 'Festive Trumpets for Christmas' is the new Christmas album from Matthias Höfs, to be released by Berlin Classics on November 5. On this new album, the trumpeter joins his brass ensemble and organist Christian Schmitt in a wide-ranging programme. The instruments of the musicians ring out in triumphal tones, brilliantly nuanced, capturing the joy and splendour of the Christmas festival. There are works by Albinoni, Handel, Vivaldi, Morales and Scheidt, along with arrangements by Peter Lawrence, Nikolaus Herman and Matthias Höfs himself.
如果有一件事讓聖誕節變得如此真實，那就是節日音樂和振奮人心的旋律：“聖誕節的節日小號”是馬蒂亞斯·霍夫斯(Matthias Höfs) 的全新聖誕專輯，將於11 月5 日由柏林經典發行。音樂家們的樂器演奏出勝利的樂音，細緻入微，捕捉了聖誕節的歡樂和輝煌。其中有阿爾比諾尼、亨德爾、維瓦爾第、莫拉萊斯和沙伊特的作品，以及彼得·勞倫斯、尼古拉斯·赫爾曼和馬蒂亞斯·霍夫斯本人的改編作品。
In this programme, Matthias Höfs appears with a variety of ensemble formations, whether with trumpet quartet, with horn, trombone and tuba, or with bassoon, harpsichord and organ – amply portraying the differing characteristics of the instruments and their richness of timbre. The sensitivity with which the musicians listen to one another, for fine shading of the interpretation, creates an atmosphere of touching intimacy, of concentration on the heart of the Christmas message: Unto us a child is born.
在本節目中，馬蒂亞斯·霍夫斯以多種合奏形式出現，無論是小號四重奏，法國號、長號和大號，還是巴鬆管、羽管鍵琴和管風琴，充分展現了樂器的不同特徵及其豐富的音色。音樂家們彼此傾聽的敏感性，為詮釋的精細著色，營造出一種感
Höfs aims to convey the German tradition as such, both in sound and style: “In the age of globalisation, in which everything is geared to international exchange, I should like to make my contribution to the preservation of this typical sound and culture.” The programme reflects his wish. He reveals the trumpet’s aptitude for chamber music in his arrangements of Baroque sonatas by Albinoni and Handel. They are well matched with the 'Canzon Cornetto for four trumpets' by Samuel Scheidt and the familiar Advent and Christmas carols 'Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging', 'Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen' and 'Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, alle gleich', arranged by Peter Lawrence. It was in 2020 that Matthias Höfs commissioned 'The North Star Suite' by Erik Morales, and this is the work’s premiere recording. Its composer writes of the suite: “The piece is not intended to be a mere arrangement of Bach’s masterpiece, but rather to display the greatness of his music in a new, creative manner.” Another well known piece is the Advent song 'Tochter Zion', which has gone through a variety of manifestations over the centuries. The carol was set for choir by Handel in London in 1747; in 1797, Beethoven wrote twelve variations for cello and piano on the tune.
霍夫斯旨在從聲音和風格上傳達德國傳統：“在全球化時代，一切都面向國際交流，我願意為保護這種典型的聲音和文化做出自己的貢獻。”該計劃反映了他的願望。他在改編阿爾比諾尼和韓德爾的巴洛克奏鳴曲時展現了小號對室內樂的天賦。它們與塞繆爾·沙伊特(Samuel Scheidt) 的《Canzon Cornetto for 四小號》以及熟悉的降臨節和聖誕頌歌《Maria durch ein' Dornwald ging》、《Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen》和《Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, alle gleich》非常匹配。 2020 年，馬蒂亞斯·霍夫斯 (Matthias Höfs) 委託埃里克·莫拉萊斯 (Erik Morales) 創作了《北極星組曲》，這是該作品的首張錄音。它的作曲家在談到該組曲時寫道：“這首曲子不僅僅是巴赫傑作的改編，而是以一種新的、創造性的方式展示他音樂的偉大之處。”另一首著名的作品是基督降臨節歌曲“Tochter Zion”，幾個世紀以來它經歷了各種表現。 1747 年，亨德爾在倫敦為合唱團創作了這首頌歌； 1797年，貝多芬根據這首曲子創作了十二首大提琴和鋼琴變奏曲。
What instrument can embody the radiant splendour of Christmas music like the trumpet? Its brilliance and carrying power are inseparable from the Christmas season and year after year, make the Good News known once more.
什麼樂器能像小號一樣體現聖誕音樂的光芒四射呢？它的光彩和承載力與聖誕季密不可分，年復一年，讓好消息再次為人所知。
The dynamic range of the musicians and their richness of sound are astonishing. Playing with soft mutes, the winds rival string pianissimo, yet they can play without microphones in the open air. “Brass is enormously versatile,” says Höfs. “We have choirs of trombones for the church services that celebrate the great festivals of the Christian year. For secular festivals, we have brass music and big bands. Music for brass reaches a wide audience.”
音樂家的動態範圍和聲音的豐富度令人驚嘆。使用弱音器演奏時，管樂可以與弦樂的弱音相媲美，但它們可以在露天演奏，無需麥克風。 「黃銅用途廣泛，」霍夫斯說。 「我們有長號合唱團在教堂舉行儀式，慶祝基督教年的重大節日。對於世俗節日，我們有銅管樂和大樂隊。銅管樂吸引了廣泛的聽眾。
What instrument can embody the radiant splendour of Christmas music like the trumpet? Its brilliance and carrying power are inseparable from the Christmas season and year after year, make the Good News known once more.
什麼樂器能像小號一樣體現聖誕音樂的光芒四射呢？它的光彩和承載力與聖誕季密不可分，年復一年，讓好消息再次為人所知。
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