Plunge into the enchanting world of Christmas with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, as they present "The 50 Greatest Christmas Carols." This album, released on November 28, 2021, under Warner Music Group and X5 Music Group, is a timeless collection of choral masterpieces that beautifully encapsulate the spirit of the holiday season.
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, renowned for their exquisite vocal performances, brings you a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary carols. The album spans a diverse range of styles, from the solemn and reflective to the joyous and celebratory, offering a comprehensive musical journey through the Christmas season.
With a duration of 2 hours and 36 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of musical delights. It features beloved classics such as "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Silent Night," and "Joy to the World," alongside lesser-known gems like "Dormi Jesu" and "The Cherry-Tree Carol." The choir's impeccable harmonies and precise delivery bring each piece to life, creating an atmosphere of warmth and festive cheer.
The album also includes selections from Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols," a series of carols composed for treble voices and harp, showcasing the choir's versatility and technical prowess. The serene and contemplative pieces from this suite provide a moment of quiet reflection amidst the festive celebrations.
Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply looking to enhance your holiday season with beautiful music, "The 50 Greatest Christmas Carols" by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, is sure to delight and inspire. This album is a testament to the enduring power of choral music and the timeless appeal of Christmas carols.
Tracks
Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Arr. Ledger)Traditional, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Silent Night (Arr. Willcocks)Franz Xaver Gruber, Sir David Willcocks, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Joy to the WorldAnonymous, Stephen Cleobury, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Away In a MangerJohn Tavener, Stephen Cleobury, Sebastian Johns, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Dormi JesuJohn Rutter, Stephen Cleobury, Benjamin Bayl, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
O Come, All Ye FaithfulAnonymous, Sir David Willcocks, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The First NowellTraditional, Philip Ledger, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Ding Dong! Merrily on HighTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28: I. ProcessionBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: II. Wolcom Yole!Benjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There Is No RoseBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V. BalulalowBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VI. As Dew in AprilleBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VII. This Little BabeBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VIII. Interlude (Andante pastorale)Benjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IX. In Freezing Winter NightBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: X. Spring CarolBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: XI. Deo Gracias!Benjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: XII. RecessionBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Hosanna to the Son of DavidOrlando Gibbons, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Ave verum corpus, T 92William Byrd, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: III. The KingsPeter Cornelius, Sir David Willcocks, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
See Amid the Winter's SnowJohn Goss, Stephen Cleobury, Jon Wimpeney, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Cherry-Tree CarolTraditional, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearTraditional, Sir David Willcocks, John Wells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
God Rest You Merry, GentlemenTraditional, Benjamin Bayl, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Congregation
A Child Is Born In BethlehemSamuel Scheidt, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27Benjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Jubilate Deo (1961)Benjamin Britten, Philip Ledger, James Lancelot, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Sussex CarolTraditional, Sir David Willcocks, John Wells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
In dulci jubiloTraditional, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Angels from the Realms of GloryTraditional, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
I Saw Three ShipsTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Adrian Kelly, Edward Moore, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Gabriel's MessageTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Angels and the ShepherdsTraditional, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!Elizabeth Maconchy, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Jesus Christ the Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
In the Bleak Midwinter, H. 73 No. 1Gustav Holst, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
I Wonder as I WanderJohn Jacob Niles, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?Traditional, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Holly and the IvyTraditional, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Te Deum In C MajorBenjamin Britten, Philip Ledger, James Lancelot, Rory Phillips, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
What Child Is ThisTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
As with Gladness Men of OldConrad Kocher, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
I Saw a MaidenTraditional, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: V. Nyne otpushchaeshiSergei Rachmaninoff, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Great and Mighty WonderTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Jonathan Allen, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Maiden Most GentleTraditional, Sir Philip Legder, Thomas Trotter, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601Johann Sebastian Bach, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
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