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a Baroque Christmas

The Baroque Players of Hamilton
Carolyn Sinclair soprano   Michael Jarvis harpsichord

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Founded in 1992, The Baroque Players of Hamilton are a critically-acclaimed ensemble based in Hamilton, Canada, presenting the music of the Baroque period (1600-1750) on period instruments.

Soprano Carolyn Sinclair has appeared as guest soloist with many Canadian choirs and orchestras.   Ms. Sinclair's performances have taken her throughout Canada, England, Europe, and Bermuda.   An accomplished and acclaimed recitalist, oratorio and early music singer, Ms. Sinclair's repertoire ranges from early 17th-century Italian song and opera to Orff's Canrnna Burana and contemporary Canadian music.   Ms. Sinclair has also enjoyed success on the opera stage.   Her performances have been lauded by both critics and audiences everywhere.


[  1.] “Un flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle” (1-2-3-4-5) - traditional 17th-century Provencal     2:10

[  2.] “While Shepherds watched their flocks” (1-5) - after Christopher Tye [ca.1500-1573]     2:15

[  3.] “O Jesulein süss” BWV 493 (1-4-5) - 17th-century German, arranged J.S. Bach     2:09

[  4.] Pastorella. “Komimit, beschaut die Weisoheit” (1-2-3-4-5) - Benedikt Aufschnaiter [1665-1742]     8:10

[  5.] “Lasst uns das Kindelein wiegen” (5) - Franz Murschhauser [1663-1738]     5:41

[  6.] “Rejoice greatly” (from Messiah) (1-3-4-5) - G.F. Handel [1685-1759]     4:24

[  7.] Partite. Gelobst seist du, Herr Jesu Christ (5) - Georg Böhm [1661-1733]     5:00

[  8.] “D'où viens-tu, bergere?” (1-2-4-5) - traditional 17th-century French     2:01

[  9.] “Quelle est cette odeur agreable?” (1-2-4-5) - traditional 17th-century French     2:41

[10.] Allegretto con XVIII Variazioni (5) - J. C. F. Bach [1732-1795]     9:21

[11.] Christmas (1-4-5) - James Lyon [1735-1794]     2:59

[12.] Troisieme Symphonie des Noëls (2-3-4-5) - Michel-Richard Defalande [1657-1726]     4:53

[13.] Une Jeune Pucelle (5) - Jean-François Dandrieu [1682-1738]     6:56

[14.] Jesous Ahatonhia (1-4-5) - 17th-century French Canadian     3:00



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