Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s eighth recording for Claves Records features him now in the role of a storyteller instead of a singer. His warm; reverberant; clear voice is the perfect instrument with which to perform a selection of poems and tales that take us on a colorful journey through Christmas past and present. From Luther to Walser; from the 15th century to the present; the celebrated baritone’s selection of works from German-speaking authors touches many sides of the holiday season. Fischer-Dieskau’s recitations are punctuated by excerpts and fragments of Mozart’s music performed by the Duo Crommelynck from the Claves catalogue. This is a recording that can be enjoyed by the whole family in front of the fire during long winter evenings.