Experience the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Christmas from Gloucester Cathedral: See Amid the Winter's Snow" by the renowned Gloucester Cathedral Choir. Released on June 8, 2010, this exquisite choral album captures the spirit of Christmas through a collection of timeless carols and hymns, beautifully performed by one of the UK's most esteemed choirs.
Spanning a duration of 57 minutes, this album features 18 tracks that blend traditional and contemporary pieces, showcasing the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and the rich acoustic ambiance of Gloucester Cathedral. From the joyous "Ding dong! Merrily on high" to the serene "Silent Night," each track is a testament to the choir's precision and emotional depth.
The album includes beloved classics such as "O little town of Bethlehem," "It came upon a midnight clear," and "Once in royal David's City," as well as lesser-known gems like "The Three Mummers" and "A carol of praise." The Gloucester Cathedral Choir's interpretation of these pieces is both reverent and innovative, offering a fresh perspective on familiar melodies.
Recorded under the Griffin Records label, this album is a must-listen for fans of choral music and a perfect addition to any holiday playlist. Whether you're looking to celebrate the season or simply enjoy the beauty of choral singing, "Christmas from Gloucester Cathedral: See Amid the Winter's Snow" is sure to delight and inspire.
2010 Griffin Records2010 Griffin Records
Tracks
Tomorrow shall be my dancing dayGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
Silent NightGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
The Three MummersGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
Ding dong! Merrily on highGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
I sing of a MaidenGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
See amid the winter's snowGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
There is no roseGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing?Gloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
The LambGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
A carol of praiseGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
Once in royal David's CityGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
Blessed be that maid MaryGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
As I outrodeGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
Sing lullabyGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
Carol for TodayGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
O little one sweetGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
It came upon a midnight clearGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
Hymn of the NativityGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
O little town of BethlehemGloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Lee, John Sanders
A New Year CarolGloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders, Mark Lee
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