Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Christmas with the renowned Westminster Cathedral Choir. "Christmas Carols with Westminster Cathedral Choir," set for release on December 14, 2024, under UME - Global Clearing House, is a captivating collection of sacred and traditional carols that will transport you to the heart of the holiday season. Spanning a rich tapestry of genres including Gregorian chant, choral, and requiem, this album offers a profound and uplifting musical experience.
The choir's ethereal voices bring to life beloved classics such as "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night! Holy Night!" and "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," alongside lesser-known gems like "A Maiden Most Gentle" and "Bethlehem Down." The album also features the choir's masterful rendition of Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols," a choral masterpiece that showcases their impeccable blend and technical prowess.
With a duration of over two hours, this album is a comprehensive journey through the rich tapestry of Christmas music. The Westminster Cathedral Choir, known for their pristine vocals and deep reverence for sacred music, delivers a performance that is both spiritually uplifting and aesthetically stunning. Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to add some holiday cheer to your collection, "Christmas Carols with Westminster Cathedral Choir" is a must-listen for the season.
3 Carol-Anthems: No. 3, Sing LullabyHerbert Howells, James O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir
The LambJohn Tavener, James O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Welcome, Yule!Hubert Parry, James O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Arr. Ledger)Felix Mendelssohn, Iain Simcock, Westminster Cathedral Choir, James O'Donnell
Gaude et laetare, JerusalemJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin
Deus in adiutoriumAnonymous, Graham Titus, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin, Martin Baker
Dixit DominusAnonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin
Confitebor tibiAnonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin
Beatus virAnonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin
Laudate pueriAnonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin
Laudate DominumLodovico Grossi da Viadana, Anonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin
Apparuit benignitas et humanitas salvatoris nostri DeiAnonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Richard Butler
Responsorium breve "Hodie scietis quia veniet Dominus"Anonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Nicholas Keay
Christe redemptor omniumAnonymous, Benedict Payne, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin, Martin Baker
Crastina die delebitur iniquitas terraeAnonymous, Clifford Lister, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Cum ortus fuerit sol de caelo IAnonymous, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Magnificat a 5Thomas Tallis, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Cum ortus fuerit sol de caelo IIAnonymous, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Tonus orationis "Kyrie eleison"Anonymous, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Graham Titus, Martin Baker
Benedicamus DominoAnonymous, Graham Titus, Martin Baker, Matthew Martin, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Alma redemptoris mater a 5Tomás Luis de Victoria, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Post partumAnonymous, Graham Titus, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Hodie Christus natus est, SWV 456Heinrich Schütz, Ian Aitkenhead, Martin Baker, Matthew Martin, Nicholas Mulroy, Westminster Cathedral Choir
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: I. ProcessionBenjamin Britten, Sioned Williams, David Hill, Westminster Cathedral Choir
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: II. Wolcom Yole!Benjamin Britten, David Hill, Sioned Williams, Westminster Cathedral Choir
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There Is No RoseBenjamin Britten, David Hill, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Sioned Williams
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IV. That Yongë ChildBenjamin Britten, David Hill, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Sioned Williams, Robert Ogden
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V. BalulalowBenjamin Britten, David Hill, Jeremy Unwin, Sioned Williams, Westminster Cathedral Choir
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VI. As Dew in AprilleBenjamin Britten, Sioned Williams, David Hill, Westminster Cathedral Choir
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VII. This Little BabeBenjamin Britten, Sioned Williams, David Hill, Westminster Cathedral Choir
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VIII. InterludeBenjamin Britten, Sioned Williams
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IX. In Freezing Winter NightBenjamin Britten, Francis Shepherd, Jeremy Unwin, Sioned Williams, David Hill, Westminster Cathedral Choir
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: X. Spring CarolBenjamin Britten, David Hill, Marc Stevens, Robert Ogden, Sioned Williams, Westminster Cathedral Choir