Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "A Christmas Day with The Choir of King's College, Cambridge." This captivating album, released on December 25, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of timeless choral music that spans a variety of genres, including choral, Christmas, requiem, and classical. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, renowned for their historic Christmas Eve carol service, brings you a collection of 52 tracks that will transport you to a world of festive cheer and spiritual reflection.
The album features a diverse selection of beloved carols and hymns, such as "The First Nowell," "Away In A Manger," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and "Silent Night, Holy Night," as well as lesser-known gems like "The Three Kings," "Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night)," and "Lute-Book Lullaby (Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sang)." The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, under the direction of Daniel Hyde, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving, showcasing the rich harmonies and intricate arrangements that have made them a global favorite.
With a duration of over two and a half hours, this album is a comprehensive journey through the Christmas season, offering a mix of traditional and contemporary pieces that will appeal to listeners of all ages. Whether you're looking to create a festive atmosphere at home, find inspiration for your own holiday performances, or simply enjoy the beauty of choral music, "A Christmas Day with The Choir of King's College, Cambridge" is an essential addition to your holiday music collection.
The First NowellAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Away In A MangerWilliam J. Kirkpatrick, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Adeste Fideles (O come, all ye faithful)John Francis Wade, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Briggs, Stephen Cleobury
Once In Royal David's CityHenry John Gauntlett, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Briggs, Stephen Cleobury
Coventry CarolAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Three KingsPeter Cornelius, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
See Amid The Winter's SnowJohn Goss, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Christ Was Born on Christmas DayAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
O Little Town Of BethlehemAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
Past Three O' ClockAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Adam Lay YboundenBoris Ord, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Simon Preston, Sir David Willcocks
Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Away In A MangerWilliam J. Kirkpatrick, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Ding Dong! Merrily On HighAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Holly And The IvyTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
I Saw Three ShipsAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Simon Preston, Sir David Willcocks
The Infant KingAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Hugh Maclean, Boris Ord
Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: Spring CarolBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Rachel Masters, Stephen Cleobury
Silent Night, Holy NightFranz Xaver Gruber, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Rocking Carol: Little Jesu Sweetly SleepAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Shepherds in the Field Abiding (Ed. Wood)Traditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
A Great And Mighty WonderMichael Praetorius, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
King Jesus Hath A GardenAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Up! Good Christen folk, and listen - Tune from Piae CantionesAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Briggs, Stephen Cleobury
Blessed Be That Maid MaryAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Rejoice And Be MerryAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Cherry Tree Carol (Joseph Was an Old Man)Anonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Lullay My LikingGustav Holst, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Lute-Book Lullaby (Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sang) [Transcr. Shaw for Choir]Anonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Gabriel's MessageAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Simon Preston, Sir David Willcocks
Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: This Little BabeBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Rachel Masters, Stephen Cleobury
Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: In Freezing Winter NightBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Rachel Masters, Stephen Cleobury
In The Bleak MidwinterHarold Darke, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: As Dew In AprilleBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Rachel Masters, Stephen Cleobury
Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: Deo GraciasBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Rachel Masters, Stephen Cleobury
See Amid the Winter's SnowJohn Goss, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The First NowellAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, David Briggs, Stephen Cleobury
A Virgin Most PureAnonymous, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Hugh Maclean, Boris Ord
A boy was born, Op. 3: A Boy Was Born (Theme)Benjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ladies From Cambridge University Choir, Stephen Cleobury
A boy was born, Op. 3: Variation 1: Lullay, JesuBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ladies From Cambridge University Choir, Stephen Cleobury
A boy was born, Op. 3: Variation 2: HerodBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ladies From Cambridge University Choir, Stephen Cleobury
A boy was born, Op. 3: Variation 3: Jesu As Thou Art Our SaviourBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ladies From Cambridge University Choir, Stephen Cleobury
A boy was born, Op. 3: Variation 4: The Three KingsBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ladies From Cambridge University Choir, Stephen Cleobury
A boy was born, Op. 3: Variation 5: In The Bleak Mid-WinterBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ladies From Cambridge University Choir, Stephen Cleobury
A boy was born, Op. 3: Variation 6: Finale - Noel!Benjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ladies From Cambridge University Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: ProcessionBenjamin Britten, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Rachel Masters, Stephen Cleobury
Infant Holy, Infant LowlyTraditional, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, BWV 147Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Nicholas Daniel, James Vivian, Robert Quinney, Stephen Cleobury