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German Christmas Songs

Ernst Wolff
German Christmas Songs Ernst Wolff (1905–1991), a classically trained singer of opera and German lied (art song), settled in America in 1937 after fleeing to England from Germany in 1933. In this recording, Wolff accompanies himself on the piano and sings a variety of German Christmas songs, including what may be the best-known of all Christmas songs in any language: “Silent Night” (“Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht”). At least three of the songs date from the 1500s, including the well-known “Es Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen.” Wolff recorded five albums for Folkways Records between 1956 and 1961. Liner notes include a brief biography and the complete German lyrics for each song.

Track Listing

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Ernst Wolff
01:41
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102
Ernst Wolff
01:15
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103
Ernst Wolff
02:20
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104
Ernst Wolff
01:45
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105
Ernst Wolff
01:45
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106
Ernst Wolff
01:10
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107
Ernst Wolff
00:55
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201
Ernst Wolff
01:01
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202
Ernst Wolff
00:51
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203
Ernst Wolff
02:15
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204
Ernst Wolff
01:07
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205
Ernst Wolff
02:26
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206
Ernst Wolff
01:24
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207
Ernst Wolff
01:04
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208
Ernst Wolff
01:25