Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "A Lullaby Carol: Christmas at Christ Church" by the renowned Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford. This exquisite choral album, set for release on November 29, 2024, under AVIE Records, is a celebration of Christmas music that spans a little over an hour. The choir's angelic voices bring to life a diverse collection of traditional carols and contemporary compositions, each piece meticulously arranged to highlight the choir's exceptional talent and the rich acoustics of Christ Church Cathedral.
The album opens with a lively rendition of "Make we joy now in this fest" and closes with the joyous "Good Day, Sir Christemas!", encompassing a wide range of styles and moods in between. Notable tracks include the hauntingly beautiful "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree," the serene "Silent night! Holy night!" arranged by Stephen Darlington, and the triumphant "Glory to the newborn King" arranged by Robert L. Morris. The choir's interpretation of "I Saw Three Ships" and "Away in a Manger," both arranged by David Maw, showcases their ability to infuse familiar tunes with fresh energy and depth.
"A Lullaby Carol: Christmas at Christ Church" is not just a collection of songs; it's a testament to the enduring power of choral music to evoke the spirit of Christmas. The Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving, making this album a perfect accompaniment to the holiday season. Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that captures the essence of Christmas.
Tracks
Make we joy now in this festWilliam Walton, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl
Jesus Christ the Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl
There is no roseSimon Preston, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
MagnificatGiles Swayne, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
A Spotless RosePiers Connor Kennedy, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
All this timeWilliam Walton, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl
Drop down, ye heavens, from above (Arr. for Choir and Organ by David Maw)Judith Weir, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
I Saw Three Ships (Arr. for Choir and Organ by David Maw)Traditional, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
Away in a Manger (Arr. for Choir and Organ by David Maw)Traditional, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
Toccata-Gigue on the Sussex CarolGeorge Baker, Benjamin Sheen
Lullay, lullay, litel childDavid Maw, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
Benedicamus DominoPeter Warlock, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl
little treePiers Connor Kennedy, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
EpiphanyPiers Connor Kennedy, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
Silent night! Holy night! (Arr. for Choir and Organ by Stephen Darlington)Franz Xaver Gruber, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl
O nata luxSteven Grahl, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Benjamin Sheen
Illuminare, JerusalemJudith Weir, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
Improvisation on Adeste, fidelisFrancis Pott, Benjamin Sheen
Glory to the newborn King (Arr. for Choir and Organ by Robert L. Morris)Spiritual, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl
Bethlehem DownPeter Warlock, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl
Good Day, Sir Christemas!Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Steven Grahl, Benjamin Sheen
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