Experience the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Christmas at St John's College Cambridge" by the renowned Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge. Released on October 1, 2006, under the Hyperion label, this captivating album is a celebration of choral music that spans a little over an hour and fourteen minutes. The album features a diverse collection of choral and requiem genres, showcasing the choir's exceptional talent and the rich traditions of Christmas music.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Bell" and continues with a mix of traditional carols and lesser-known gems, such as "Rorate caeli," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," and "O Sapientia." The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, brings a sense of warmth and reverence to each piece, making it a perfect accompaniment to the festive season. Highlights include the soothing "A Tender Shoot," the lively "3 Carol-Anthems: No. 2," and the powerful "Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (Helmsley)."
The album also features stunning renditions of classic carols like "Bethlehem Down (Arr. Hill)" and "Adeste Fideles (Arr. D. Hill)," as well as the moving "O magnum mysterium" and the joyous "Hodie Christus natus est." Each track is performed with precision and passion, showcasing the choir's ability to convey the deep emotional resonance of the music.
Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or new to the genre, "Christmas at St John's College Cambridge" offers a timeless collection of songs that will transport you to the heart of the holiday season. The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, delivers a performance that is both uplifting and deeply moving, making this album a cherished addition to any music lover's collection.
Tracks
BellTraditional, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Rorate caeliAnonymous, Peter Morton, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
O Come, O Come, EmmanuelAnonymous, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Paul Provost, David Hill
O SapientiaAnonymous, David Hill, Peter Morton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
A Tender ShootOtto Goldschmidt, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Carol-Anthems: No. 2, A Spotless RoseHerbert Howells, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, David Hill, George Humphreys
Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (Helmsley)Thomas Olivers, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, David Hill, Paul Provost
O AdonaiAnonymous, Peter Morton, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Vox dicentis: ClamaEdward Naylor, Alexander Robarts, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, David Hill, Jonathan Knight
O Radix JesseAnonymous, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Peter Morton, David Hill
The Clouded HeavenJudith Bingham, Paul Provost, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
O Clavis DavidAnonymous, David Hill, Peter Morton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
There Is a FlowerJohn Rutter, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Quintin Beer, David Hill
This Have I Done for My True Love, H. 128Gustav Holst, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
O OriensAnonymous, David Hill, Peter Morton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Lullay My LikingFrancis Pott, Richard Wilberforce, Quintin Beer, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, David Hill, Lester Lardenoye
O Rex gentiumAnonymous, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Peter Morton, David Hill
Bethlehem Down (Arr. Hill)Peter Warlock, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Paul Provost
O EmmanuelAnonymous, Peter Morton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, David Hill
O magnum mysteriumMorten Lauridsen, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Adeste Fideles (Arr. D. Hill)John Francis Wade, Paul Provost, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Hodie Christus natus estAnonymous, David Hill, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
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