Seraphic Fire presents a captivating collection of choral and harp music with their album "Candlelight Carols: Music for Chorus & Harp," released on November 11, 2014, under their own label, Seraphic Fire Media. This enchanting album spans 16 tracks, totaling 51 minutes of exquisite performances, showcasing the group's signature blend of traditional carols and contemporary compositions.
Under the skilled direction of Patrick Dupré Quigley, Seraphic Fire masterfully interweaves original arrangements of beloved holiday classics with modern masterpieces, creating a unique and captivating listening experience. The album features the ethereal harmonies of the chorus beautifully complemented by the delicate and resonant tones of the harp, played by Jacqueline Kerrod.
From the hauntingly beautiful "O magnum mysterium" to the joyful "Patapan," the album offers a diverse range of styles and moods, ensuring there's something to enchant every listener. Highlights include the serene and introspective "In the Bleak Midwinter," the lively and festive "Angels We Have Heard on High," and the tender lullaby "Sleep, Little Baby, Sleep."
Seraphic Fire's commitment to artistic excellence and innovative programming shines through in this album, making "Candlelight Carols: Music for Chorus & Harp" a standout addition to any music lover's collection. Whether you're seeking the perfect accompaniment to your holiday celebrations or simply wish to indulge in some exquisite choral music, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Watching the WheatJohn Thomas, Jacqueline Kerrod
What Sweeter MusicJohn Rutter, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 1, O magnum mysteriumFrancis Poulenc, Seraphic Fire, Patrick Dupre Quigley
In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst, Seraphic Fire, Patrick Dupre Quigley, Jacqueline Kerrod, Kathryn Mueller, Amanda Crider
Angels We Have Heard on HighTraditional, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: Deo GraciasBenjamin Britten, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: There Is No RoseBenjamin Britten, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: BalulalowBenjamin Britten, Seraphic Fire, Patrick Dupre Quigley, Jacqueline Kerrod, Kathryn Mueller
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: This Lttle BabeBenjamin Britten, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
Sleep, Little Baby, SleepJake Runestad, Seraphic Fire, Patrick Dupre Quigley
Still, Still, StillTraditional, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
Lux Aeterna: O nata luxMorten Lauridsen, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
Quittez pasteursTraditional, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
Huron CarolTraditional, Seraphic Fire, Patrick Dupre Quigley
The Joy of Children: PatapanKirke Mechem, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
Candlelight CarolJohn Rutter, Seraphic Fire, Jacqueline Kerrod, Patrick Dupre Quigley
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