"100 Years of Nine Lessons & Carols" by Stephen Cleobury is a captivating collection of choral works that celebrates a century of the renowned Christmas service from King's College, Cambridge. Released on November 9, 2018, this album spans a rich history of musical traditions and premieres, featuring both classic carols and contemporary compositions. With a duration of 1 hour and 46 minutes, it offers a diverse range of choral masterpieces, including arrangements by John Rutter, David Willcocks, and Philip Ledger, among others. The album showcases the exquisite vocals of the King's College Choir, conducted by Stephen Cleobury, delivering a harmonious blend of sacred and festive music. From timeless favorites like "O Holy Night" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" to lesser-known gems like "The Fayrfax Carol" and "Carol Eliseus," this album is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Nine Lessons & Carols service. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply looking to enhance your holiday season, this album promises a delightful and inspiring listening experience.
Tracks
O Holy Night (Arr. John Rutter)Adolphe Adam, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Linden Tree Carol (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Traditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Henry Websdale
The LambJohn Tavener, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
God rest you merry, gentlemen (Arr. David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Shepherds' FarewellHector Berlioz, Stephen Cleobury, Donal McCann, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
I saw three ships (Arr. Philip Ledger)Philip Ledger, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
We three kings of Orient are (Arr. Martin Neary)John Henry Hopkins, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Henry Websdale
Can I not syng but hoy?Francis Jackson, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Magi's DreamJames Whitbourn, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Henry Websdale
There is no roseJohn Joubert, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Adam's FallRichard Elfyn Jones, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
How shall I fitly meet thee?Johann Sebastian Bach, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Donal McCann
Love came down at Christmas (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)RO Morris, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Break forth, O beauteous heavenly lightJohann Sebastian Bach, Stephen Cleobury, Donal McCann, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. David Willcocks)John Francis Wade, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Hark! The herald angels sing (Desc. Stephen Cleobury)Felix Mendelssohn, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Gabriel's Message (Arr. Pettman) [1958]Traditional, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Adam lay ybounden [1963]Boris Ord, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Ding! dong! merrily on high (Arr. Charles Wood) [1963]XVI Century French, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Sussex Carol (Arr. David Willcocks) [1963]English Traditional, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
O come, all ye faithful (Arr. David Willcocks) [1963]John Francis Wade, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
In dulci jubilo (Arr. Robert L. de Pearsall, Ed. Reginald Jacques) [1980]German Traditional, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Unto us is born a Son (Arr. David Willcocks) [1980]Piae Cantiones, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Hark! the herald angels sing (arr. Philip Ledger) [1978]Felix Mendelssohn, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Illuminare, Jerusalem [1985 – premiere]Judith Weir, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The holly and the ivy (Arr. Henry Walford Davies) [1994]Traditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Benedicamus Domino [1994]Peter Warlock, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
I saw three ships (Arr. Simon Preston) [1994]Traditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Fayrfax Carol [1997 – Premiere]Thomas Adès, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day [1997]John Gardner, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
I wonder as I wander [2000]Carl Rütti, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Shepherd's Carol [2001]Bob Chilcott, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Dormi, Jesu [2007]John Rutter, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Bogoróditse Djévo [2007]Arvo Pärt, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
This Endernight [2016 – Premiere Recording]Michael Berkeley, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Carol Eliseus [2017 – Premiere Recording]Huw Watkins, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Once in royal David's city (Desc. Stephen Cleobury) [2017]Henry John Gauntlett, AH Mann, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
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