tjerna fra øst (Star of the East) / Christmas in Russia
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Skruk, with with the Moscow Balalaika Quartet, Torunn Sævik and Geirr Lystrup
Stjerna fra øst (Star of the East) (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, Norway)
$17.99

An original set of songs for Christmas, based on Russian traditions, and performed by a small ensemble of instrumentalists, a balalaika quartet, solo singers and large chorus.

Listen:
Kvifor meg?
Himel-Onge
Jomfru Majas under

Press info:
"Star of the East", subtitled "Jomfru Maja på taigaen" (Virgin Mary in the taiga), is an exciting brand new Christmas record with 18 original Christmas songs based on Russian folk music. The dulcet melodies are warmly romantic, while the lyrics, written by Geirr Lystrup are inspired by the Christmas gospel, old folk tales and legends of Mary mother of Jesus. "Star of the East" is a wonderful Christmas record, with SKRUK providing a beautiful choral backdrop. The music of the Moscow Balalaika Quartet, led by virtuoso Alexander Gorbatsjov, comes right from the very soul of the Russian people. Soloists are Geirr Lystrup and SKRUK's own Torunn Sævik. We are confident that many of these songs will win a cherished place in the Norwegian Christmas song repertoire.

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