Jonas Kaufmann - It's Christmas! (extended Edit... Review

: Six of the new tracks feature Kaufmann performing intimate Alpine folk songs—a genre close to his Bavarian and Tyrolean roots. These are recorded in an "original Stubnmusi scoring," which utilizes traditional instruments like the dulcimer, harp, violin, clarinet, and double bass.

: The album features star trumpeter Till Brönner on tracks like "Let It Snow!" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," alongside world-renowned groups such as the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg and the St. Florianer Sängerknaben. Jonas Kaufmann - It's Christmas! (Extended Edit...

: The physical release, such as the Gold Edition , often comes in a high-quality deluxe digipack containing a 100-page booklet with personal Christmas poems by Kaufmann, recipes for his favorite holiday treats, and childhood photos. Where to Buy The album is available through various retailers: Grooves-Inc.com : $16.49 (Limited Extended Edition CD) Presto Music : $26.00 (Extended Version CD) Walmart : $20.00 (Standard CD) HBDirect : $8.49 (Standard CD) Jonas Kaufmann - It's Christmas! (Extended Edition) | CD : Six of the new tracks feature Kaufmann

: The primary feature of the Extended Edition is the addition of seven newly recorded songs, bringing the total to 49 tracks. Florianer Sängerknaben

: These folk-style tracks include duets with mezzo-soprano Stefanie Irányi, adding a unique, personal vocal layer to the traditional arrangements.

The of Jonas Kaufmann’s album It's Christmas! includes several unique and useful features that set it apart from the original 2020 release: