Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Festive Trumpets for Christmas, the brand-new album from world-class trumpeter Matthias Höfs. Together with his brilliant brass ensemble and organist Christian Schmitt, Höfs brings a glowing mix of festive fanfares, intimate chamber moments, and timeless Advent melodies.
The album highlights the expressive power of brass in all its colors—from radiant trumpet quartets to warm combinations with horn, trombone, tuba, bassoon, and organ. With refined musicianship and a deep sense of tradition, the ensemble captures both the splendour and the spiritual heart of the Christmas season.
A centerpiece of the album is the world-premiere recording of The North Star Suite by Erik Morales, a modern, creative homage to Bach’s music. Alongside works by Albinoni, Handel, Vivaldi, Scheidt, and arrangements by Peter Lawrence, Nikolaus Herman, and Höfs himself, the programme blends beloved classics with fresh new and modern soundscapes.
From gentle carols to triumphant brass chorales, this album celebrates the brilliance and beauty that make the trumpet a true symbol of Christmas joy.
Let the festive spirit begin! 🎺✨
Tracklist:
Composers: works by Albinoni, Handel, Vivaldi, Morales and Scheidt, along with arrangements by Peter Lawrence, Nikolaus Herman and Matthias Höfs
Artist: Matthias Höfs
00:00:00 Lobt Gott, ihr Christen alle Gleich (Nikolaus Herman, Matthias Höfs)
00:03:18 Tochter Zion (George Frideric Handel)
00:08:06 I. Larghetto (George Frideric Handel)
00:09:59 II. Allegro (George Frideric Handel)
00:12:20 III. Siciliana (George Frideric Handel)
00:13:28 IV. Allegro (George Frideric Handel)
00:15:31 Maria durch ein Dornwald ging (Matthias Höfs)
00:18:57 I. Allegro cantabile (Antonio Vivaldi)
00:22:55 II. Largo (Antonio Vivaldi)
00:25:47 III. Allegro non molto (Antonio Vivaldi)
00:27:31 Canzon 'Cornetto', SSWV 56 (Samuel Scheidt)
00:30:51 I. Grave Adagio (Tomaso Albinoni)
00:32:44 II. Allegro (Tomaso Albinoni)
00:35:45 III. Adagio (Tomaso Albinoni)
00:37:38 IV. Allegro (Tomaso Albinoni)
00:40:22 Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen (Matthias Höfs)
00:43:19 The North Star Suite (Erik Morales)
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Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Festive Trumpets for Christmas, the brand-new album from world-class trumpeter Matthias Höfs. Together with his brilliant brass ensemble and organist Christian Schmitt, Höfs brings a glowing mix of festive fanfares, intimate chamber moments, and timeless Advent melodies.
The album highlights the expressive power of brass in all its colors—from radiant trumpet quartets to warm combinations with horn, trombone, tuba, bassoon, and organ. With refined musicianship and a deep sense of tradition, the ensemble captures both the splendour and the spiritual heart of the Christmas season.
A centerpiece of the album is the world-premiere recording of The North Star Suite by Erik Morales, a modern, creative homage to Bach’s music. Alongside works by Albinoni, Handel, Vivaldi, Scheidt, and arrangements by Peter Lawrence, Nikolaus Herman, and Höfs himself, the programme blends beloved classics with fresh new and modern soundscapes.
From gentle carols to triumphant brass chorales, this album celebrates the brilliance and beauty that make the trumpet a true symbol of Christmas joy.
Let the festive spirit begin! 🎺✨
Tracklist:
Composers: works by Albinoni, Handel, Vivaldi, Morales and Scheidt, along with arrangements by Peter Lawrence, Nikolaus Herman and Matthias Höfs
Artist: Matthias Höfs
00:00:00 Lobt Gott, ihr Christen alle Gleich (Nikolaus Herman, Matthias Höfs)
00:03:18 Tochter Zion (George Frideric Handel)
00:08:06 I. Larghetto (George Frideric Handel)
00:09:59 II. Allegro (George Frideric Handel)
00:12:20 III. Siciliana (George Frideric Handel)
00:13:28 IV. Allegro (George Frideric Handel)
00:15:31 Maria durch ein Dornwald ging (Matthias Höfs)
00:18:57 I. Allegro cantabile (Antonio Vivaldi)
00:22:55 II. Largo (Antonio Vivaldi)
00:25:47 III. Allegro non molto (Antonio Vivaldi)
00:27:31 Canzon 'Cornetto', SSWV 56 (Samuel Scheidt)
00:30:51 I. Grave Adagio (Tomaso Albinoni)
00:32:44 II. Allegro (Tomaso Albinoni)
00:35:45 III. Adagio (Tomaso Albinoni)
00:37:38 IV. Allegro (Tomaso Albinoni)
00:40:22 Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen (Matthias Höfs)
00:43:19 The North Star Suite (Erik Morales)
🎧 Explore more Christmas Music:
👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qM1lclHDwUy_4MPhMGiTAlz92KKtMSA
📲 Follow us on Social media: @BrilliantClassics
For licensing inquiries: info@brilliantclassicslicensing.com
Thank you for watching this video by Brilliant Classics, we hope you enjoyed it! Don’t forget to share it and subscribe to our YouTube channel…
#christmasmusic #brilliantclassics #trumpet
