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Spirit of the Season

Sissel Kyrkjebø · 2007

64 min · 16 tracks · classical · opera · traditional folk music

A serene blend of classical and folk elements, showcasing angelic vocals that evoke the spirit of the holiday season.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • serene holiday atmosphere
  • steady, calming listening experience
  • reflective seasonal moments
  • gentle background ambiance
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, Sissel Kyrkjebø had established herself as a prominent figure in the classical crossover genre, following her breakthrough album "Spirit of Norway" in 1999. With "Spirit of the Season," she continued to expand her repertoire, emphasizing her operatic roots while appealing to a wider audience during the festive period.
Stylistic neighbors
Andrea Bocelli· Sarah Brightman· Il Divo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella 4:59
  • 2 Wexford Carol 5:00
  • 3 Sunny Bank 3:12
  • 4 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 2:34
  • 5 In the Bleak Midwinter 3:24
  • 6 In dulci jubilo 4:16
  • 7 Mitt hjerte alltid vanker 4:10
  • 8 Noe! Noe! 3:11
  • 9 Mariä Wiegenlied 3:18
  • 10 Spirit of the Season (From the Polar Express) 2:35
  • 11 Like an Angel Passing Through My Room 5:00
  • 12 Bells of Christmas (medley) 4:25
  • 13 Vitae lux 3:45
  • 14 Lux aurumque 3:52
  • 15 Silent Night 5:33
  • 16 Angels From the Realms of Glory 4:53

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