Santa Lucia – En klassisk jul
Malena Ernman · 2010
55 min · 16 tracks · opera · art lyrique
A serene blend of classical and traditional Christmas carols delivered through Malena Ernman's operatic vocals.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching high positions on Swedish charts during the holiday season. It reflects a growing trend in Sweden where traditional Christmas music is reinterpreted by contemporary artists, helping to revitalize interest in these classic songs among younger audiences.
- Best for
- serene holiday ambiance steady, consistent listening flow climactic emotional moments
- Context
- When 'Santa Lucia – En klassisk jul' was released in 2010, Malena Ernman was transitioning from her breakthrough opera career into a broader cultural presence. This album followed her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2009, which had significantly raised her profile and expanded her audience beyond classical music enthusiasts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jean Sibelius· Antonio Vivaldi· John Corigliano
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jul, jul, strålande jul Standout 2:44
- 2 När det lider mot jul 2:47
- 3 Alleluja 2:31
- 4 Pie Jesu (Fauré) 3:44
- 5 Santa Lucia Standout 5:16
- 6 Laudamus Te 4:42
- 7 Stilla natt 3:44
- 8 Laudate Dominum 3:56
- 9 Koppången 4:28
- 10 Eternal source of light divine 3:26
- 11 Bred dina vida vingar 3:34
- 12 Pie Jesu (Webber) 3:17
- 13 Betlehems stjärna 2:55
- 14 Ave Maria Standout 2:51
- 15 Marias vaggsång 2:33
- 16 Den signade dag 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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