Immerse yourself in the enchanting harmonies and timeless melodies of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, with their captivating album "The 50 Greatest Christmas Carols." Released on November 28, 2021, under Warner Music Group and X5 Music Group, this album is a celebration of the festive season, featuring a diverse collection of choral classics that span various genres, including Christmas carols, classical pieces, and requiems.
With a duration of 2 hours and 36 minutes, this album offers an extensive journey through beloved carols and lesser-known gems, showcasing the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and musicality. From traditional favorites like "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World" to intricate choral works such as Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" and Rachmaninoff's "All-Night Vigil," the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving.
The album also includes beautiful renditions of well-known carols like "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "The First Nowell," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," as well as enchanting pieces like "Dormi Jesu" and "Away In a Manger." Each track is meticulously arranged and performed with the precision and artistry that the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, is renowned for.
Whether you're a fan of choral music, a lover of Christmas carols, or simply seeking a beautiful and uplifting musical experience, this album is sure to delight and inspire. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, brings a sense of warmth, joy, and reverence to these timeless pieces, making "The 50 Greatest Christmas Carols" a must-listen for the holiday season and beyond.
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Tracks
Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Arr. Ledger)Traditional, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Silent Night (Arr. Willcocks)Franz Xaver Gruber, Sir David Willcocks, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Joy to the WorldAnonymous, Stephen Cleobury, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Away In a MangerJohn Tavener, Stephen Cleobury, Sebastian Johns, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Dormi JesuJohn Rutter, Stephen Cleobury, Benjamin Bayl, 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
The First NowellTraditional, Philip Ledger, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Ding Dong! Merrily on HighTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28: I. ProcessionBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: II. Wolcom Yole!Benjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There Is No RoseBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V. BalulalowBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VI. As Dew in AprilleBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VII. This Little BabeBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VIII. Interlude (Andante pastorale)Benjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IX. In Freezing Winter NightBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: X. Spring CarolBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: XI. Deo Gracias!Benjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: XII. RecessionBenjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Hosanna to the Son of DavidOrlando Gibbons, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Ave verum corpus, T 92William Byrd, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: III. The KingsPeter Cornelius, Sir David Willcocks, Stephen Varcoe, 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
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
Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27Benjamin Britten, Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Jubilate Deo (1961)Benjamin Britten, Philip Ledger, James Lancelot, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Sussex CarolTraditional, Sir David Willcocks, John Wells, 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
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
Te Deum In C MajorBenjamin Britten, Philip Ledger, James Lancelot, Rory Phillips, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
What Child Is ThisTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
As with Gladness Men of OldConrad Kocher, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
I Saw a MaidenTraditional, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: V. Nyne otpushchaeshiSergei Rachmaninoff, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Great and Mighty WonderTraditional, Stephen Cleobury, Jonathan Allen, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
A Maiden Most GentleTraditional, Sir Philip Legder, Thomas Trotter, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601Johann Sebastian Bach, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge