"Let Christians All with Joyful Mirth" is a captivating choral album by The Priory Singers, Belfast, released on October 17, 2005, via Priory Records. This enchanting collection of 26 tracks, spanning approximately 72 minutes, is a delightful journey through traditional and contemporary Christmas carols and hymns, all beautifully arranged and performed by the talented ensemble.
The album features a mix of well-known classics and lesser-known gems, each track showcasing the exquisite vocal prowess of The Priory Singers, Belfast. Notable arrangements by Philip Stopford and Harry Grindle add a unique touch to beloved songs like "We Three Kings" and "Silent Night," while traditional pieces like "In Olden Time" and "The First Christmas" highlight the group's versatility and musical depth.
From the joyous opening track "Let Christians All with Joyful Mirth" to the triumphant closing hymn "Rejoice, Rejoice!", this album is a perfect blend of festive cheer and spiritual reflection. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking to enhance your holiday playlist, "Let Christians All with Joyful Mirth" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album's high-quality production and the singers' impeccable harmonies make it an excellent choice for both casual listeners and choral enthusiasts alike.
(C) 2005 Priory Records(P) 2005 Priory Records
Tracks
Let Christians All with Joyful MirthKeith Rogers, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
Lullay LullowDonald Davison, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle
The King Shall Come When Morning DawnsDonald Davison, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
A Snowy FieldDorothy Park, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle, Unknown Artist
CollaudemusMartin White, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
The Virgin's Hush SongCharles John Brennan, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle, Unknown Artist
In Olden TimeHuston Graham, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle
What Is That Light?Harry Grindle, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford
The Heavenly BabeHavelock Nelson, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle, Unknown Artist
The AnnunciationCharles John Brennan, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle, Unknown Artist
The Special ChildJohn Anderson, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
Hush Thee to SleepFrederick Powell, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle, Unknown Artist
Puer natus in BethlehemPhilip Hammond, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle
Christe salveChristopher Boodle, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle, Unknown Artist
A Farmer's CarolAlex McKee, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle
There Is No Rose of Such VirtuePhilip Prosser, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle
Hear Those Glorious Sounds SymphoniusAlfred Burrowes, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
As Joseph Was A-WalkingRaymond Warren, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle
We Three Kings (Arr. P. Stopford for Choir & Organ)Traditional, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
The First ChristmasJohn MacDowell, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
Dormi, JesuKeith Rogers, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle, Unknown Artist
Lullaby of the NativityJohn Crothers, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle, Unknown Artist
The Darkest Midnight in DecemberPhilip Bolton, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
Love Came Down at Christmas (Arr. H. Grindle for Choir)Anonymous, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle
Silent Night, H. 145 (Sung in English) [Arr. H. Grindle for Choir & Organ]Franz Xaver Gruber, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Philip Stopford, Harry Grindle
Rejoice, Rejoice!Philip Stopford, The Priory Singers, Belfast, Harry Grindle
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