Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Favourite Carols from King's" by the renowned Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Released in 2014 under their own label, this album is a meticulously curated collection of the most beloved carols featured in the iconic Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols over the years. Directed by the esteemed Stephen Cleobury, the choir, accompanied by organists Douglas Tang, Tom Etheridge, and Parker Ramsay, delivers a performance that captures the essence of Christmas with unparalleled grace and precision.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, the album comprises 25 tracks, each a masterpiece in its own right. From the stirring "Once In Royal David's City" to the serene "Silent Night," and the joyous "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," every carol is performed with a level of artistry that has made the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, a global favorite. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "A Shepherd's Carol" and "The Three Kings," showcasing the choir's versatility and depth.
Recorded in the magnificent acoustic of King's College Chapel, the album offers a listening experience that is both intimate and grand. The choir's harmonies resonate beautifully, creating a sense of warmth and festive cheer that is perfect for the holiday season. Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or new to the genre, "Favourite Carols from King's" is a timeless addition to your music collection, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary carols that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
Tracks
Once In Royal David's City (Desc. by Philip Ledger)Henry John Gauntlett, Arthur Henry Mann, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Adam Banwell, Douglas Tang
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. Charles Wood)XVI Century French, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Herefordshire Carol (Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams)English Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Adam Lay YboundenBoris Ord, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Sussex Carol (Arr. Philip Ledger)English Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Tom Etheridge
In Dulci Jubilo (Arr. Robert Lucas de Pearsall, Ed. Reginald Jacques)Anonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Joy to the World (Arr. Hugh Keyte & Andrew Parrott)William Holford, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Gabriel's Message (Arr. Edgar Pettman)Basque Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
The Holly and the Ivy (Arr. Henry Walford Davies)French Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Joel Williams, Sam Landman, Barnaby May, Rupert Peacock, Robert Busiakiewicz
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, Desc. Thomas Armstrong)English Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Tom Etheridge
A Spotless RoseHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Joel Williams
A Shepherd's CarolBob Chilcott, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Angels from the Realms of Glory (Arr. Reginald Jacques)French Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Silent Night (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Franz Xaver Gruber, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Douglas Tang
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Arr. Arthur Sullivan, Desc. Stephen Cleobury)Arthur Sullivan, English Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Tom Etheridge
In the Bleak MidwinterHarold Darke, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Hugo Herman-Wilson, Douglas Tang
I Saw Three Ships (Arr. Simon Preston)English Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Adam Banwell, Joel Williams, Douglas Tang
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (Desc. by Stephen Cleobury)Este's Psalter, 1592, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Douglas Tang
The Three Kings (Arr. Ivor Atkins): Die Könige (Arr. Atkins)Peter Cornelius, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Hawkesworth
Coventry CarolXV Century, anonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. David Willcocks)English Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Tom Etheridge
Away In a Manger (Arr. David Willcocks)William J. Kirkpatrick, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
All Bells in ParadiseJohn Rutter, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Parker Ramsay
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Desc. Stephen Cleobury)Felix Mendelssohn, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Douglas Tang
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. David Willcocks)John Francis Wade, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Douglas Tang
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