UK Best Christmas Choral Music
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 4 December 2024
Tracklist
- 1What Child Is This (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury2:31
- 2The Holly and the Ivy (Arr. Walford Davies)Sir David Willcocks & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:12
- 3Joy to the World (Arr. John Rutter)Stephen Cleobury, Peter Stevens & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge1:52
- 4Once in Royal David's City (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge5:15
- 5The Lamb (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Stephen Cleobury & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:31
- 6God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Benjamin Bayl, Stephen Cleobury & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:35
- 7Angels from the Realms of Glory (Arr. Ledger)Philip Ledger & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:38
- 8A Great and Mighty Wonder (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Stephen Cleobury, Jonathan Allen & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:44
- 9Adam lay ybounden (Arr. Ord)Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury1:14
- 10O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Ian Hare, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge4:47
- 11In the Bleak Midwinter, H. 73 No. 1 (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury4:50
- 12See Amid the Winter's Snow (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Stephen Cleobury, Jon Wimpeney, Peter Stevens & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge4:47
- 13O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:30
- 14I Wonder as I Wander (Arr. Andrew Carter)Philip Ledger & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:11
- 15Weihnachtslieder Op. 8: III. Die KönigeSir David Willcocks, Stephen Varcoe & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:43
- 16Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Ian Hare, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge4:10
- 17O Little Town of Bethlehem (Arr. Philip Ledger)Philip Ledger, Francis Grier & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:32
- 18Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing? (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge4:19
- 19I Saw a Maiden (Arr. Edgar Pettman)Sir David Willcocks & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:05
- 20Gabriel's Message (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury2:31
- 21In dulci jubilo (Arr. Pearsall)Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury3:14
- 22Silent Night (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, Stephen Varcoe & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:05
- 23Sans Day Carol (Arr. Rutter)Sir Philip Ledger, Francis Grier & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:01
- 24A Maiden Most Gentle (Arr. Andrew Carter)Philip Ledger, Thomas Trotter & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:49
- 25While shepherds watched (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, John Wells & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:51
- 26Away in a Manger (Arr. Philip Ledger)Philip Ledger & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:10
- 27How far is it to Bethlehem? (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:14
- 28Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing DaySir David Willcocks & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge1:55
- 29A Spotless Rose (Arr. Philip Ledger)Philip Ledger, Gareth Morrell & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:11
- 30Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:31
- 31It Came upon the Midnight Clear (Arr. Arthur Sullivan)Sir David Willcocks, John Wells & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:32
- 32Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, John Wells & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:24
- 33O Jesulein süss, BWV 493 (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury1:51
- 34Quem pastores laudavere (Arr. Rutter)Sir David Willcocks & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge1:59
- 35The Cherry-Tree Carol (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Philip Ledger & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge1:51
- 36A Tender Shoot (Arr. Cleobury)Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury1:46
- 37Myn LykingSir David Willcocks, Ian Hare & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:18
- 38Personent hodieSir David Willcocks, Ian Hare & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:41
- 39Sussex Carol (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, John Wells & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge1:53
- 40Dormi Jesu (Arr. Stephen Cleobury)Stephen Cleobury, Benjamin Bayl & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge4:27
- 41The First Noel (Arr. Philip Ledger & John Stainer)Sir Philip Ledger, Francis Grier & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge4:53
- 42A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IVb. Balulalow (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, James Clarke, Julian Godlee, Osian Ellis & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge1:39
- 43A Babe Is Born, Op. 55Philip Ledger, Thomas Trotter & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:12
- 44I Saw Three Ships (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Stephen Cleobury, Adrian Kelly, Edward Moore & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge1:36
- 45In dulci jubilo, BWV 729Stephen Cleobury2:39
- 46Up! Good Christen Folk, and Listen (Arr. Woodward)Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury1:16
- 47A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There Is No Rose (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, Osian Ellis & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:22
- 48The Truth from AboveChoir of King’s College, Cambridge & Stephen Cleobury2:28
- 49A Maiden Most Gentle (Arr. Carter)Philip Ledger, Thomas Trotter & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:49
- 50Up! Good Christen Folk and Listen (Arr. Woodward)Philip Ledger & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge1:17
- 51Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Hallelujah (Chorus)Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:52
- 52The Infant King (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge3:17
- 53In the Bleak Mid-Winter (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, John Wells, Stephen Varcoe & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge4:34
- 54Of the Father's heart begotten (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge5:05
- 55A Child Is Born in Bethlehem (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)Sir David Willcocks & Choir of King’s College, Cambridge2:28
Release credits
- organ [6]
- choir vocals [2-7, 10, 16, 20-21, 26, 30, 32, 41, 43, 49]
- producer [10, 16]
- organ [41]
- organ [2, 4, 10, 16]
- organ [32]
- balance [10, 16]
- organ [3]
- brass [10, 16]
- arranger [41], conductor [7, 26, 41, 43, 49]
- conductor [2, 4, 10, 16, 30, 32]
- arranger [41]
- arranger [5], conductor [3, 5-6, 20, 20-21]
- organ [43, 49]
Issues
UDigital Media4 December 2024