Founded in 1992 and not associated with any religion or institution, Holzgerlingen, Germany-based Capella Vocalis performs religious and secular music in churches as well as in other venues. 'Christ ist Geboren' (Christ is born) is a nice collection of 25 Christmas songs (sung all in German, and by mostly German composers, with some light accompaniment) that feature the angelic voices of this talented boys' choir. J. Heinrich Lutzel's 'Machet die Tore weit,' Michael Praetorius' 'Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen,' W. Herrmann's 'O schlafe, schlafe, gottlinger Knabe' and Franz Gruber's 'Stille Nacht, heilage Nacht' give us a sweet taste of what the spirited young voices of Capella Vocalis can do.

Musical and artistic success depends to a great degree on the ability of all those involved to work together harmoniously, in every sense of the word. At the same time, the diversity and individuality of each member of an ensemble needs to be taken into account and nurtured. These are the guidelines which the founder of the boys' choir and present choir director of capella vocalis, Eckhard Weyand, has adopted. The success of his concept is demonstrated by numerous concerts both at home and abroad and the way in which the choir has rapidly built up a reputation since it was founded. Following on the success of the ensemble's debut 'Kein schoner Land' here is their latest release featuring this top-notch boys' choir singing sacred choral works