Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, as they present their highly anticipated album "Carols from King’s College, Cambridge." Released on December 25, 2024, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, this album is a timeless collection of cherished Christmas carols and choral masterpieces.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 32 minutes, the album features 25 tracks that blend traditional carols with classical compositions, offering a rich and diverse musical experience. From the hauntingly beautiful "In the Bleak Midwinter" by Gustav Holst to the joyous "Joy to the World!" arranged by John Rutter, each piece is performed with the impeccable precision and ethereal harmonies that the Choir of King's College, Cambridge is renowned for.
The album includes beloved classics such as "Silent Night," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful," as well as lesser-known gems like "Myn Lyking" by Hubert Parry and "The Lamb" by John Tavener. The arrangements by notable composers and arrangers such as David Willcocks, John Rutter, and Henry Walford Davies add a unique depth and richness to the performances.
Recorded in the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, the album captures the serene and reverent atmosphere of this iconic setting. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, under the skilled direction of conductor Daniel Hyde, delivers a performance that is both technically flawless and deeply moving.
Whether you are a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to add some holiday cheer to your season, "Carols from King’s College, Cambridge" is a must-listen. This album is a celebration of the spirit of Christmas, offering a musical experience that is both uplifting and profound.
Traditional: I Saw Three Ships (Arr. Ledger)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Praetorius: Quem pastores laudavereMichael Praetorius, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Willcocks
Traditional / Arr. Willcocks: The Cherry Tree CarolTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Warlock: Adam Lay YboundenPeter Warlock, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IV. (b) BalulalowBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Osian Ellis, David Willcocks
Traditional: In dulci jubilo (Arr. Pearsall)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Traditional: Angels from the Realms of Glory (Arr. Ledger)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Traditional: The Holly and the Ivy (Arr. Davies)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Willcocks
Cummings & Mendelssohn: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (After Mendelssohn's Gutenberg Cantata, WoO 9, MWV D4)Felix Mendelssohn, William Hayman Cummings, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ian Hare, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Willcocks
Tavener: The LambJohn Tavener, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Traditional: The First Nowell (Arr. Stainer & Ledger)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Francis Grier, Philip Ledger
Gauntlett: Once in Royal David's City (Arr. Mann & Willcocks)Henry John Gauntlett, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ian Hare, David Willcocks
Traditional: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Arr. Ledger)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Francis Grier, Philip Ledger
Gruber: Silent night (Arr. Willcocks)Franz Xaver Gruber, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Varcoe, David Willcocks
Darke: In the Bleak MidwinterHarold Darke, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, John Wells, Stephen Varcoe, David Willcocks
Traditional: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (Arr. Willcocks)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, John Wells, David Willcocks
Bach, JS: Musicalisches Gesang-Buch: No. 203, O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild, BWV 493Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Terry: Myn LykingRichard Runciman Terry, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ian Hare, David Willcocks
Traditional / Arr. Willcocks: How Far Is It to Bethlehem?Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Willcocks
Traditional: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. Willcocks)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ian Hare, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Willcocks
Traditional: A Spotless RoseHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Gareth Morrell, Philip Ledger
Traditional: Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing? (Arr. Willcocks)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ian Hare, David Willcocks
Holst: 3 Hymns for the English Hymnal: No. 1, In the Bleak Mid-WinterGustav Holst, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Traditional / Arr. Willcocks: God Rest You Merry, GentlemenTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Benjamin Bayl, Stephen Cleobury
Traditional / Arr. Rutter: Joy to the World!Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Peter Stevens, Stephen Cleobury
Poston: Jesus Christ the Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Willcocks
Traditional / Arr. Rutter: Sans Day CarolTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Francis Grier, Philip Ledger
Traditional: Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. Willcocks)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, John Wells, David Willcocks
Traditional / Arr. Pettman: Gabriel's MessageTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Traditional: I Saw a Maiden (Arr. Pettman)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Willcocks