Experience the enchanting sounds of the holiday season with "Carols from Worcester" by the renowned Worcester Cathedral Choir. This captivating album, released on December 14, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of timeless Christmas carols and choral masterpieces, beautifully arranged and performed by one of the UK's most esteemed choirs.
Spanning a rich repertoire of 25 tracks, "Carols from Worcester" offers a delightful blend of traditional and contemporary carols, each meticulously arranged by notable composers such as Llewellyn, Ribo, Jorda, and Humphris. The album features beloved classics like "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," "Joy to the World," and "Once in Royal David's City," alongside lesser-known gems like "The Song of the Birds" and "Mary, Mother of God's Dear Child."
The Worcester Cathedral Choir, known for their impeccable vocal prowess and deep connection to the sacred music tradition, delivers a performance that is both technically brilliant and deeply moving. The choir's rich, resonant voices fill the historic Worcester Cathedral, creating an atmosphere of warmth and reverence that is palpable in every note.
"Carols from Worcester" is not just an album; it's an immersive experience that captures the essence of the holiday season. Whether you're a longtime fan of choral music or simply looking to add some festive cheer to your holiday playlist, this album is sure to become a cherished part of your Christmas traditions. With a duration of 1 hour and 23 minutes, it's the perfect accompaniment to your holiday gatherings, providing a soothing and uplifting soundtrack to the season.
Join the Worcester Cathedral Choir in this enchanting journey through the sounds of Christmas, and let the timeless beauty of these carols fill your heart with joy and wonder.
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Arr. Llewellyn)Felix Mendelssohn, Worcester Festival Choral Society, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Adrian Partington, Donald Hunt
Joy to the World (Arr. LLewelyn)Anonymous, Adrian Partington, Worcester Festival Choral Society, Donald Hunt
The Song of the Birds (Arr. Ribo)Anonymous, Donald Hunt, Worcester Cathedral Choir
What Shall We Give to the Child? (Arr. Ribo)Anonymous, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, William Carslake
Mary, Mother of God's Dear Child (Arr. Jorda)Anonymous, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt
Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. LLewelyn)Anonymous, Donald Hunt, Worcester Festival Choral Society
Sans Day Carol (Arr. Humphris)Anonymous, Donald Hunt, Worcester Cathedral Choir
Once in Royal David's City (Irby)[Arr. Mann/Wells]Henry John Gauntlett, Adrian Partington, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Worcester Festival Choral Society
King Jesus Hath a Garden (Arr. LLewelyn)Anonymous, Donald Hunt, Worcester Festival Choral Society, Adrian Partington
Hush You, My BabyWilliam Llewellyn, Donald Hunt, Worcester Cathedral Choir
The Yorkshire Wassail (Arr. Humphris)Anonymous, Benjamin Ryder, Donald Hunt, Worcester Cathedral Choir
The Twelve Days of Christmas (Arr. Austin/Humphris)Anonymous, Donald Hunt, Worcester Festival Choral Society
A Gallery Carol (Arr. Wells)Anonymous, Worcester Festival Choral Society, Adrian Partington, Donald Hunt
SusanniRonald Corp, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt
Illuminare, JerusalemJudith Weir, Adrian Partington, Donald Hunt, Worcester Cathedral Choir
All and SomeJeremy Thurlow, Donald Hunt, Worcester Cathedral Choir
In the Bleak MidwinterWilliam Llewellyn, Donald Hunt, Worcester Festival Choral Society
Away in a Manger (Cradle Song)[Arr. Llewellyn]William J. Kirkpatrick, Thomas Blunt, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. Llewellyn)Anonymous, Donald Hunt, Worcester Festival Choral Society, Adrian Partington
Il est né, le divin enfant (Arr. Llewellyn)Anonymous, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt
The First Nowell / Mary's Child (Arr. Llewellyn)John Stainer, Geoffrey Ainger, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Worcester Festival Choral Society, Donald Hunt, Adrian Partington
Ave verum corpus, Op. 2 No. 1Edward Elgar, Donald Hunt, Adrian Partington, Worcester Cathedral Choir
Evening SceneEdward Elgar, Donald Hunt, Worcester Cathedral Choir
How Calmly the EveningEdward Elgar, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt
The Lord Is My ShepherdCharles Villiers Stanford, Donald Hunt, Paul Trepte, Worcester Cathedral Choir