Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Popular Christmas Carols" by the renowned Gloucester Cathedral Choir. Released on November 13, 2020, under Priory Records, this captivating choral album is a treasure trove of beloved Christmas classics, meticulously arranged and performed with the choir's signature elegance and precision.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album features a diverse collection of 24 tracks, each a timeless favorite that has warmed hearts and filled homes with the spirit of Christmas for generations. From the joyous "Jingle Bells" to the solemn "In the Bleak Midwinter," the Gloucester Cathedral Choir brings a rich tapestry of emotions and traditions to life, showcasing their exceptional vocal prowess and the stunning acoustics of the cathedral.
The album includes arrangements by notable composers such as David Willcocks, John Rutter, and Charles Wood, among others, ensuring a blend of traditional and contemporary choral styles. Standout tracks like "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and "The Twelve Days of Christmas" are performed with a level of artistry that highlights the choir's deep connection to the sacred and festive nature of the season.
Whether you're looking to enhance your holiday celebrations or simply enjoy the serene beauty of choral music, "Popular Christmas Carols" by the Gloucester Cathedral Choir is a delightful addition to any music collection. Let the angelic voices of the choir transport you to a place of warmth, joy, and peace, as they sing the stories and melodies that define the Christmas season.
Tracks
Once in Royal David's CityHenry John Gauntlett, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Adam Lay Ybounden (Arr. for Choir & Organ)Peter Warlock, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Past Three O'Clock (Arr. C. Wood for Choir)Traditional, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
The Cherry-Tree Carol (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir)Traditional, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Sussex Carol (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Quelle est cette odeur agréable? (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
The Three KingsPeter Cornelius, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
The Infant King (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir)Traditional, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Quem pastores laudavere (Arr. J. Rutter for Choir)Traditional, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Sans Day Carol (Arr. J. Rutter for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
As with Gladness, Men of Old (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)Conrad Kocher, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Shepherd's Pipe Carol (Version for Mixed Choir & Organ)John Rutter, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
In dulci jubilo (Arr. R.L. de Pearsall for Choir)Traditional, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Torches, Op. 7aJohn Joubert, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
See, amid the Winter's Snow (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)John Goss, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Jingle Bells (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)James Lord Pierpoint, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
King Jesus Hath a Garden (Arr. C. Wood for Choir)Traditional, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
The Twelve Days of Christmas (Arr. J. Rutter for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Personent hodie (Arr. for Choir & Organ)Gustav Holst, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
In the Bleak MidwinterHarold Darke, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)John Francis Wade, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir & Organ)Felix Mendelssohn, Mark Lee, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, David Briggs
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