Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Carol of the Bells - Christmas at St. Paul's" by the renowned St. Paul's Cathedral Choir. This captivating album, set to release on December 14, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a choral celebration of Christmas, featuring a diverse collection of 32 beloved carols and hymns that span a rich musical heritage.
The St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, known for their exquisite vocal prowess and deep-rooted tradition, brings to life timeless classics such as "Silent Night," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," alongside lesser-known gems like "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" and "Gaudete." The album also includes a beautiful rendition of "Carol of the Bells," a Ukrainian folk song composed by Mykola Leontovych, adding a touch of international flair to the festive repertoire.
With a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through the sounds of Christmas, from the solemn and reflective to the joyous and triumphant. The choir's harmonious blend and precise articulation shine through each track, creating an atmosphere of warmth and reverence that is quintessential to the holiday spirit.
Recorded in the acoustically stunning St. Paul's Cathedral, the album benefits from the cathedral's renowned architecture, which enhances the choir's performance with its natural resonance. The result is a recording that is both intimate and grand, inviting listeners to experience the magic of Christmas in one of the world's most iconic settings.
Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to add some festive cheer to your holiday season, "Carol of the Bells - Christmas at St. Paul's" is a delightful addition to your music collection. Let the angelic voices of the St. Paul's Cathedral Choir fill your home with the timeless beauty of Christmas carols, and celebrate the season in style.
Carol Of The BellsMykola Leontovych, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
Coventry CarolAnonymous, John Scott, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Jesu Joy Of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Neil Black, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
In The Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
O Come All Ye FaithfulJohn Francis Wade, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
Ding Dong! Merrily On HighTraditional, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Lully, Lulla, LullayPhilip Stopford, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
GaudeteAnonymous, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Once In Royal David's CityHenry John Gauntlett, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Nathaniel Morley, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
Ave Maria, D.839Franz Schubert, Kiri Te Kanawa, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Thelma Owen, English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Rose
O Little Town Of BethlehemAnonymous, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
O Holy NightAdolphe Adam, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
A New Year CarolBenjamin Britten, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
All Bells In ParadiseJohn Rutter, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
There Is No RoseGraham J. Ellis, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
L'Enfance du Christ, Op.25 - English Version: The Shepherd's FarewellHector Berlioz, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
I Sing Of A MaidenPatrick Hadley, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
Adam Lay YboundenBoris Ord, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Angelus Ad VirginemAnonymous, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
Benedicamus DominoPeter Warlock, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: BalulalowBenjamin Britten, Anthony Way, Lucy Wakeford, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, English Chamber Orchestra
The Lord Bless You and Keep YouJohn Rutter, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson, Andrew Carwood
Do You Hear What I Hear?Noël Regney, Gloria Shayne, Anthony Way, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, John Scott
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Arr. Carter for Choir & Organ)Anonymous, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, Andrew Lucas
Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night)Traditional, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, John Scott
In the Bleak MidwinterHarold Darke, Anthony Way, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, John Scott
Away In A MangerWilliam J. Kirkpatrick, Anthony Way, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, English Chamber Orchestra
The Holly and the IvyTraditional, Anthony Way, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, English Chamber Orchestra
See Amid The Winter's SnowJohn Goss, Anthony Way, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, John Scott
Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: III. The Three Kings (Arr. Atkins for Bass and Choir)Peter Cornelius, John Scott, Jonathan Arnold, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
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