Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Christmas Joy, Vol. 2" by the renowned Durham Cathedral Choir. Released on January 11, 1997, under Priory Records, this choral masterpiece is a timeless collection of beloved Christmas carols and hymns, meticulously arranged and performed with the precision and grace that the Durham Cathedral Choir is celebrated for.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, this album is a rich tapestry of traditional and contemporary choral works. From the stirring "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" to the serene "In the Bleak Midwinter," each track is a testament to the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and the artistry of the arrangers, including David Willcocks and John Stainer.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from classic carols like "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen" and "The First Noel" to lesser-known gems such as "Mary's Magnificat" and "Nouveau livre de Noëls." The Durham Cathedral Choir's renditions are both reverent and vibrant, capturing the essence of the holiday spirit and the deep spiritual significance of the season.
Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to add some festive cheer to your holiday celebrations, "Christmas Joy, Vol. 2" is a must-listen. The album is a beautiful blend of tradition and innovation, showcasing the enduring power of choral music to inspire and uplift. Let the Durham Cathedral Choir bring the joy of Christmas into your home with this captivating collection of holiday favorites.
Tracks
People, Look EastChristopher Steel, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
A Hymn to the VirginBenjamin Britten, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her, BWV 606Johann Sebastian Bach, Keith Wright
Nowel, Owt of Your Slepe AryseAnonymous, Rupert Drury, Keith Halliday, Nicholas Warden
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
In the Bleak MidwinterHarold Darke, Rupert Drury, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
Away in a Manger (Arr. R. Jacques for Choir)Traditional, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. C. Wood for Choir)Traditional, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
Irby "Once in Royal David's City" (Arr. A.H. Mann for Choir & Organ)Henry John Gauntlett, Julian MacBride, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
Mary's MagnificatRoger Hemingway, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)John Francis Wade, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
Nouveau livre de Noëls: No. 6, Noël, sur les jeux d'anches, sans tremblant, et en duoLouis-Claude Daquin, Keith Wright
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 2, Quem vidistis pastores diciteFrancis Poulenc, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
The Christmas MedleyRobert Carver, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
What Sweeter Music (Version for Choir & Organ)John Rutter, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
2 Carols, Op. 75: No. 2, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (Arr. for Choir & Organ)John Gardner, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
Coventry CarolTraditional, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
Unto Us Is Born a Son (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
Christmas Carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem"Henry Walford Davies, Keith Halliday, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
I Saw Three Ships (Arr. R. Lloyd for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
O Jesulein süss "O Little One Sweet"Samuel Scheidt, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
The First Noel (Arr. J. Stainer for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
Cantiones sacrae: No. 30, Verbum caro factum estHans Leo Hassler, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. D. Willcocks for Descant, Choir & Organ)Felix Mendelssohn, Durham Cathedral Choir, Keith Wright, James Lancelot
In dulci jubilo, BWV 729Johann Sebastian Bach, Keith Wright
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. A. Warrell for Choir)Traditional, Durham Cathedral Choir, James Lancelot
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