Experience the enchanting sounds of the festive season with "A Belfast Christmas" by the Belfast Cathedral Choir. This captivating album, released on October 29, 2021, under the Resonus Classics label, offers a delightful blend of traditional carols and contemporary compositions, making it a perfect addition to your holiday playlist.
The Belfast Cathedral Choir, renowned for their exceptional vocal prowess, brings together some of Northern Ireland's finest singers to deliver a performance that is both heartwarming and inspiring. Recorded in the acoustically rich setting of Belfast Cathedral, the album features a varied program of seasonal carols from esteemed composers such as Elizabeth Poston, John Rutter, and Philip Ledger.
With a duration of one hour and seven minutes, "A Belfast Christmas" includes both familiar favorites and world premiere tracks, ensuring a fresh and engaging listening experience. Highlights include the enchanting "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree" by Elizabeth Poston, the soothing "Still, Still, Still," and the lively "Good King Wenceslas." The album also features several new compositions, adding a unique touch to the traditional Christmas repertoire.
Whether you're looking to set the mood for a cozy evening at home or seeking the perfect accompaniment for a festive gathering, "A Belfast Christmas" by the Belfast Cathedral Choir is sure to delight. The choir's impeccable harmonies and the rich, resonant acoustics of Belfast Cathedral create an atmosphere of warmth and joy that captures the true spirit of the season.
(C) 2021 Resonus Limited(P) 2021 Resonus Limited
Tracks
Jesus Christ the Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
The Voice of the Angel GabrielPhilip Ledger, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
Rorate coeli desuper!Gary Davison, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Gráinne Meyer, Matthew Owens
Adam Lay YboundenPhilip Stopford, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
Immortal BabePhilip Moore, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
The Holy Boy (A Carol of the Nativity)John Ireland, Matthew Owens
A Great and Mighty WonderErling Pedersen, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
I Sing of a MaidenPatrick Hadley, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
Mary's LullabyJohn Rutter, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
Lullay, My LikingPhilip Stopford, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
Watts' Cradle SongPhilip Moore, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
Four Carols, Op. 109: IV. A Gallery CarolJohn Gardner, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
Moonless Darkness Stands BetweenPhilip Wilby, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Gráinne Meyer, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
Still, Still, StillPhilip Ledger, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
Two Carols in Memory of Peter Warlock: II. O BethlehemElizabeth Poston, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
In the Bleak MidwinterPhilip Moore, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol)Philip Ledger, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens
What Shall We Offer Thee, O ChristPhilip Stopford, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
Toccata on Good King WenceslasMatthew Owens
Good King WenceslasBob Chilcott, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Jack Wilson, Matthew Owens