Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, as they present their latest album, "Sings Christmas Carols." Released on November 30, 2019, under the Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group label, this album is a captivating collection of classic and contemporary choral pieces that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
Under the direction of former King's College organ scholar Daniel Hyde, the world-renowned choir delivers a performance that is both timeless and fresh. The album spans a diverse range of genres, including choral, Christmas, requiem, and classical, offering a rich and varied listening experience. With a duration of 2 hours and 37 minutes, "Sings Christmas Carols" is a comprehensive journey through the festive season's most beloved melodies.
The tracklist features an impressive array of carols, from traditional favorites like "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night" to lesser-known gems such as "The Cherry-Tree Carol" and "Gabriel's Message." The album also includes excerpts from larger works, such as Handel's "Messiah" and Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols," showcasing the choir's versatility and technical prowess.
Recorded during the BBC's 2019 Christmas broadcasts, these performances capture the essence of the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a service that has become a beloved Christmas tradition for millions around the world. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, is celebrated for its angelic voices and precise harmonies, and this album is a testament to their enduring excellence.
Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to add some holiday cheer to your season, "Sings Christmas Carols" is a must-listen. Let the sublime voices of the King's College Choir transport you to the heart of Christmas, as they sing carols old and new with unparalleled beauty and grace.
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Tracks
Joy to the World!Anonymous, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
In dulci iubiloTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
O Come, All Ye FaithfulAnonymous, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Away in a MangerJohn Tavener, Sebastian Johns, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
The First NowellTraditional, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Hark! the herald angels sing (adapted W. H. Cummings)Felix Mendelssohn, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
A Child Is Born In Bethlehem, SSWV. 292Samuel Scheidt, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearTraditional, John Wells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Ding Dong! Merrily On HighTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
O Little Town of BethlehemTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Hosanna to the Son of DavidOrlando Gibbons, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Sussex Carol "On Christmas Night All Christians Sing"Traditional, John Wells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: III. The Three KingsPeter Cornelius, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
See Amid the Winter's SnowJohn Goss, Jon Wimpeney, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
The Cherry-Tree CarolTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
I Saw Three ShipsTraditional, Adrian Kelly, Edward Moore, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Gabriel's MessageTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
God Rest You Merry, GentlemenTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Benjamin Bayl, Congregation
The Angels and the ShepherdsTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!Elizabeth Maconchy, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Hallelujah (chorus: Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Jesus Christ the Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: X. Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
In the Bleak Mid-WinterGustav Holst, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
I Wonder as I WanderJohn Jacob Niles, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
The Creation, Hob. XXI:2 Pt. 1: No. 13, The Heavens are tellingJoseph Haydn, Heather Harper, Robert Tear, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?Traditional, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Holly and the IvyTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Te Deum In CBenjamin Britten, James Lancelot, Rory Phillips, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
What Child Is ThisTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
As with Gladness Men of OldConrad Kocher, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28: I: ProcessionBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: II. Wolcom Yole!Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There is no roseBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V. BalulalowBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V: As dew in AprilleBenjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VI. This little BabeBenjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VII: Interlude (Andante pastorale)Benjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VIII. In Freezing Winter NightBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IX. Spring CarolBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: X: Deo Gracias!Benjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: XI. RecessionBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Angels from the Realms of GloryTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
I Saw a MaidenTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: V. Nyne otpushchaeshiSergei Rachmaninoff, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Ave verum corpus, T 92William Byrd, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis
Jubilate DeoBenjamin Britten, James Lancelot, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks