Experience the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Christmas from Wells," a captivating choral album by the renowned Wells Cathedral Choir, directed by Matthew Owens. Released on November 1, 2016, under Regent Records, this album is a celebration of the rich musical traditions of Wells Cathedral, featuring a blend of beloved carols and lesser-known gems performed with exquisite precision and warmth.
Spanning 17 tracks and a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes, "Christmas from Wells" showcases the choir's versatility and artistry. The album opens with "The Lord of All" and includes a mix of traditional carols like "Ding Dong! Merrily on High" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas," as well as contemporary compositions such as "Mary's Lullaby" and "Wild Wood Carol." The choir's performance is complemented by the beautiful vocals of soloists Matthew Owens and Jonathan Vaughn, adding depth and richness to the recordings.
The Wells Cathedral Choir, known for its stellar reputation, is composed of 18 boy choristers, 18 girl choristers, and 12 adult male singers called the Vicars Choral. Their collective talent and dedication to preserving the 1100-year-old musical tradition of Wells Cathedral shine through in every track. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply looking to enhance your holiday playlist, "Christmas from Wells" offers a timeless and enchanting listening experience.
2016 Regent Records Ltd2016 Regent Records Ltd
Tracks
The Lord of AllRobin Walker, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
Mary's LullabyJohn Rutter, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
Wild Wood CarolJohn Rutter, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
Christmas LullabyJohn Rutter, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
Shepherd's Pipe CarolJohn Rutter, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
The LambJohn Tavener, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
No Small WonderPaul Edwards, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
O Magnum MysteriumMorten Lauridsen, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
God Is with UsJohn Tavener, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
Ding Dong! Merrily on HighSir David Willcocks, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: VI. Bogoroditse DevoSergei Rachmaninoff, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
O Leave Your SheepKenneth Leighton, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
The Twelve Days of ChristmasJohn Rutter, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
Antiphon to MaryBasil Athanasiadis, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
Det är en Ros entsprungenJan Sandström, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasHugh Martin, Ralph Blane, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
Toccata-Prelude: Vom Himmel hochGarth Edmundson, Jonathan Vaughn
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