Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of holiday music with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, as they present their captivating album "Sings Christmas Carols." Released on November 30, 2019, under Warner Music Group and X5 Music Group, this album is a harmonious blend of choral, Christmas, and classical genres, spanning an impressive 2 hours and 37 minutes.
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, renowned for their exquisite vocal performances, brings a fresh and inspiring interpretation to timeless Christmas carols and classical pieces. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from joyful and uplifting hymns like "Joy to the World!" and "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" to serene and contemplative pieces such as "Silent Night" and "In the Bleak Mid-Winter."
This collection also includes beloved carols like "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Away in a Manger," and "The First Nowell," as well as lesser-known gems like "The Cherry-Tree Carol" and "Gabriel's Message." The choir's impeccable harmonies and dynamic range shine through in each track, making this album a true celebration of the holiday season.
The album also showcases the choir's versatility with pieces from larger works, such as Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" and George Frideric Handel's "Messiah." These selections highlight the choir's ability to tackle complex compositions with grace and precision.
Whether you're looking to set the mood for a festive gathering or simply want to enjoy the beauty of choral music, "Sings Christmas Carols" by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, is a delightful addition to your holiday playlist.
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Tracks
Joy to the World!Anonymous, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
In dulci iubiloTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
O Come, All Ye FaithfulAnonymous, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Away in a MangerJohn Tavener, Sebastian Johns, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
The First NowellTraditional, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Hark! the herald angels sing (adapted W. H. Cummings)Felix Mendelssohn, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
A Child Is Born In Bethlehem, SSWV. 292Samuel Scheidt, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearTraditional, John Wells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Ding Dong! Merrily On HighTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
O Little Town of BethlehemTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Hosanna to the Son of DavidOrlando Gibbons, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Sussex Carol "On Christmas Night All Christians Sing"Traditional, John Wells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: III. The Three KingsPeter Cornelius, Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
See Amid the Winter's SnowJohn Goss, Jon Wimpeney, Peter Stevens, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
The Cherry-Tree CarolTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
I Saw Three ShipsTraditional, Adrian Kelly, Edward Moore, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Gabriel's MessageTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
God Rest You Merry, GentlemenTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Benjamin Bayl, Congregation
The Angels and the ShepherdsTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!Elizabeth Maconchy, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Hallelujah (chorus: Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Jesus Christ the Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: X. Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
In the Bleak Mid-WinterGustav Holst, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
I Wonder as I WanderJohn Jacob Niles, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
The Creation, Hob. XXI:2 Pt. 1: No. 13, The Heavens are tellingJoseph Haydn, Heather Harper, Robert Tear, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?Traditional, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Holly and the IvyTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Te Deum In CBenjamin Britten, James Lancelot, Rory Phillips, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
What Child Is ThisTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
As with Gladness Men of OldConrad Kocher, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28: I: ProcessionBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: II. Wolcom Yole!Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There is no roseBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V. BalulalowBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V: As dew in AprilleBenjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VI. This little BabeBenjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VII: Interlude (Andante pastorale)Benjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VIII. In Freezing Winter NightBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IX. Spring CarolBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: X: Deo Gracias!Benjamin Britten, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: XI. RecessionBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Angels from the Realms of GloryTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
I Saw a MaidenTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: V. Nyne otpushchaeshiSergei Rachmaninoff, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Ave verum corpus, T 92William Byrd, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Andrew Davis
Jubilate DeoBenjamin Britten, James Lancelot, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks