Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Kerst Hymnen: King’s Choir Christmas Carols" by the renowned Choir of King's College, Cambridge. This exquisite collection of classic Christmas carols and hymns, released on October 22, 2021, under Warner Music Group and X5 Music Group, is a timeless celebration of the festive spirit.
The album spans a rich tapestry of genres, including choral, Christmas, requiem, and classical, offering a diverse and captivating musical experience. With a duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, it features beloved carols such as "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," as well as lesser-known gems like "The Cherry-Tree Carol" and "Gabriel's Message."
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, is celebrated for its pristine vocals and profound musicality, and this album is no exception. Each track is performed with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing the choir's unparalleled skill and the rich traditions of Christmas music. Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to enhance your holiday playlist, this album is a must-listen.
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Tracks
Ding Dong! Merrily on HighTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, 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
Joy to the WorldAnonymous, Stephen Cleobury, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
What Child Is ThisTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Arr. Ledger)Traditional, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: III. The KingsPeter Cornelius, Sir David Willcocks, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The First NowellTraditional, Philip Ledger, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Silent Night (Arr. Willcocks)Franz Xaver Gruber, Sir David Willcocks, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Away In a MangerJohn Tavener, Stephen Cleobury, Sebastian Johns, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Hosanna to the Son of DavidOrlando Gibbons, Sir David Willcocks, 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
Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, 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
I Saw a MaidenTraditional, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Ave verum corpus, T 92William Byrd, 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
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
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
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