Embark on a festive journey with Cantabile – The London Quartet as they present "A Song for Christmas," a delightful collection of holiday classics and carols, released on October 28, 2016, under Champs Hill Records. Spanning a little over an hour and seventeen minutes, this album is a heartwarming celebration of the season, featuring both traditional and contemporary pieces, all beautifully arranged and performed by the talented quartet.
From the opening notes of "A Song for Christmas" to the final strains of "Wonderful Christmastime," the album is a rich tapestry of musical styles and moods. The quartet's arrangements, including those by Peter Knight and David Willcocks, showcase their versatility and skill, offering something for every listener. Whether it's the familiar melodies of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" or the more traditional carols like "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly" and "The Wexford Carol," each track is rendered with warmth and precision.
"A Song for Christmas" is not just a compilation of songs; it's a carefully curated experience that captures the essence of the holiday season. The quartet's harmonies are impeccable, and their arrangements breathe new life into well-loved favorites while respecting their timeless appeal. This album is a perfect accompaniment to your holiday celebrations, offering a blend of nostalgia and freshness that will delight both seasoned fans and newcomers alike.
Tracks
A Song for Christmas (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Caroll Coates, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Bethlehem Down (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Peter Warlock, Cantaible – The London Quartet
Our Joyful'st Feast (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet): I. What Sweeter MusicChristopher Steel, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Our Joyful'st Feast (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet): II. There Was a Time for ShepherdsChristopher Steel, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Our Joyful'st Feast (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet): III. A Christmas CarolChristopher Steel, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
The Twelve Days of Christmas (arr. Peter Knight)Frederic Austin, Cantaible – The London Quartet
I'll Be Home for Christmas (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasHugh Martin, Ralph Blane, Cantaible – The London Quartet
Good King Wenceslas Had A Farm (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)John Mason Neal, Thomas Helmore, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Introit CarolMark Fleming, Edvard Grieg, Cantaible – The London Quartet
The Christmas Waltz (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Epiphany CarolJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, Alexander L'Estrange, Cantaible – The London Quartet
Susa Nina – Stille Nacht – Silent Night (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Jozef Simons, Armand Peud’homme, Joseph Mohr, Franz Xaver Gruber, Cantaible – The London Quartet
A Festival of Carols in Two MinutesAnonymous, Cantaible – The London Quartet
Christmas in My Heart (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Rob Tyger, Kay Dennar, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Süßer Die Glocken nie Klingen (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Anonymous, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (arr. David Willcocks)Anonymous, Cantaible – The London Quartet
Quelle est cette odeur agréable (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Anonymous, Cantaible – The London Quartet
The Wexford Carol (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Anonymous, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Christmas CardsGarth Bardsley, Ben Parry, Cantaible – The London Quartet
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
The Birds (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Hilaire Belloc, Peter Warlock, Cantaible – The London Quartet
NativitieJohn Donne, Mark Fleming, Cantaible – The London Quartet
Twelve Days to Christmas (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Sheldon Harnick, Jerry Bock, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Frank Loesser, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
Wonderful Christmastime (arr. Cantabile – The London Quartet)Paul McCartney, Cantaible – The London Quartet, Chris Hatt
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