Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Christmas with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, as they present "Sings Christmas Carols," a captivating collection of timeless holiday classics. Released on November 30, 2019, under Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group, this album is a celebration of the festive season, featuring a stunning array of choral works that span a variety of genres, including choral, Christmas, requiem, and classical.
With a duration of 2 hours and 37 minutes, this expansive album offers a rich tapestry of musical experiences. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, known for their impeccable precision and ethereal harmonies, brings a sense of warmth and joy to each track. From the joyous "Joy to the World!" to the serene "Silent Night," and the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus from Handel's "Messiah," every piece is performed with the choir's signature elegance and depth.
The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Sussex Carol" and "The Cherry-Tree Carol," showcasing the choir's versatility and their ability to breathe new life into both familiar and obscure works. The inclusion of pieces like "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" and "I Wonder as I Wander" adds a touch of contemplative beauty, while the lively "Ding Dong! Merrily On High" and "The Holly and the Ivy" bring a sense of festive cheer.
"Sings Christmas Carols" is not just an album; it's a musical journey through the spirit of Christmas. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, under the direction of Daniel Hyde, delivers a performance that is both technically brilliant and emotionally resonant. Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to enhance your holiday season, this album is a treasure trove of musical delights that will leave you enchanted and inspired.
Tracks
Joy to the World!Anonymous, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
In dulci iubiloTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
O Come, All Ye FaithfulAnonymous, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Away in a MangerJohn Tavener, Sebastian Johns, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
The First NowellTraditional, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Hark! the herald angels sing (adapted W. H. Cummings)Felix Mendelssohn, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
A Child Is Born In Bethlehem, SSWV. 292Samuel Scheidt, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearTraditional, John Wells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Ding Dong! Merrily On HighTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
O Little Town of BethlehemTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Hosanna to the Son of DavidOrlando Gibbons, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Sussex Carol "On Christmas Night All Christians Sing"Traditional, John Wells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: III. The Three KingsPeter Cornelius, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
See Amid the Winter's SnowJohn Goss, Jon Wimpeney, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
The Cherry-Tree CarolTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
I Saw Three ShipsTraditional, Adrian Kelly, Edward Moore, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Gabriel's MessageTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
God Rest You Merry, GentlemenTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Benjamin Bayl, Congregation
The Angels and the ShepherdsTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!Elizabeth Maconchy, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Hallelujah (chorus: Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Jesus Christ the Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: X. Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
In the Bleak Mid-WinterGustav Holst, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
I Wonder as I WanderJohn Jacob Niles, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
The Creation, Hob. XXI:2 Pt. 1: No. 13, The Heavens are tellingJoseph Haydn, Heather Harper, Robert Tear, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?Traditional, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Holly and the IvyTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Te Deum In CBenjamin Britten, James Lancelot, Rory Phillips, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
What Child Is ThisTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
As with Gladness Men of OldConrad Kocher, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28: I: ProcessionBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: II. Wolcom Yole!Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There is no roseBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V. BalulalowBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V: As dew in AprilleBenjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VI. This little BabeBenjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VII: Interlude (Andante pastorale)Benjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VIII. In Freezing Winter NightBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IX. Spring CarolBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: X: Deo Gracias!Benjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: XI. RecessionBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Angels from the Realms of GloryTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
I Saw a MaidenTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: V. Nyne otpushchaeshiSergei Rachmaninoff, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Ave verum corpus, T 92William Byrd, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis
Jubilate DeoBenjamin Britten, James Lancelot, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
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