Immerse yourself in the timeless tradition of Christmas with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, as they present "A Festival Of Lessons And Carols." Released on December 1, 2015, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album captures the essence of the holiday season through a blend of choral mastery and classic Christmas carols.
The album spans a diverse range of genres, including choral, Christmas, requiem, and classical music, offering a rich and varied listening experience. With a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, it features a harmonious mix of well-known carols and lesser-heard gems, all performed with the precision and beauty that the Choir of King's College, Cambridge is renowned for.
Highlights include traditional favorites such as "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and "In Dulci Jubilo," alongside lesser-known pieces like "Corde natus ex parentis" and "A Babe Is Born." The album also includes biblical lessons read by members of the choir, adding a reflective and contemplative element to the festive music.
Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to enhance your holiday season with beautiful, uplifting music, "A Festival Of Lessons And Carols" by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge is sure to delight and inspire.
This is a 1982 Reissue released as a LP.
Tracks
Once In Royal David's CityChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
The Bidding PrayerPatrick Wilkinson
Corde natus ex parentisChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Bible: First Lesson: Genesis IIIGordon Thomson
Wassail CarolChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
The Bible: Second Lesson: Isaiah IXTom Wheare
Alleluya, A New Work Is Come On HandChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Bible: Third Lesson: St. Luke ISir David Willcocks
There Is No Rose Of Such VirtuChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
O Little Town Of BethlehemChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
The Bible: Fourth Lesson: St. Luke II - Luke Tells Of the Birth Of JesusPhilip Brett
Infant Holy, Infant LowlyChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Lullay My LikingChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Bible: Fifth Lesson: St. Luke II - The Shepherds Go To The MangerAlec Vidler
A Babe Is BornChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Hark! The Herald Angels SingChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
The Bible: Sixth Lesson: St. John IVPatrick Wilkinson
O Babe DivineChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
PrayerReverend William Leah
The BlessingAlec Vidler
O Come, All Ye FaithfulChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
The Three KingsChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
As With Gladness Men Of OldChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
In Dulci JubiloChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Great And Mighty WonderChoir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
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