Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Christmas with "Christmas at Westminster Abbey" by The Choir Of Westminster Abbey. This enchanting album, released in 1984, captures the essence of the holiday season through a stunning collection of 20 choral pieces, each meticulously arranged and performed by the renowned Choir Of Westminster Abbey under the direction of Simon Preston.
Recorded in the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey, London, this album offers a unique blend of classical, modern, vocal, and folk styles, showcasing the choir's exceptional talent and the rich acoustic environment of their historic venue. The album features a mix of well-known Christmas carols and lesser-known gems, arranged by notable composers such as Jacob Praetorius, John Rutter, and Robert Lucas de Pearsall.
From the joyous "Ding Dong! Merrily On High" to the serene "Jesus Christ The Apple Tree," each track is a testament to the choir's precision and emotional depth. The album also includes traditional pieces like "The Holly And The Ivy" and "Good King Wenceslas," as well as more contemporary works like "Up! Awake! From Highest Steeple" and "Illuminare Jerusalem."
With a duration of 57 minutes, "Christmas at Westminster Abbey" is a perfect companion for the holiday season, offering a sense of tranquility and celebration. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking to enhance your Christmas experience, this album is a treasure trove of musical delight. The Choir Of Westminster Abbey's impeccable performance and the stunning arrangements make this album a timeless classic that will bring the spirit of Christmas to your home year after year.
Up! Awake! From Highest Steeple - Arr. Jacob Praetorius (1586-1651)Anonymous, Christopher Herrick, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Remember O Thou ManArthur Oldham, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
There Stood In Heaven A Linden Tree - Arr. G.H. PalmerAnonymous, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Alleluya, A New Work Is Come On HandPeter Wishart, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Salve puerule - Arr. John RutterMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston, Christopher Herrick
The Holly And The IvyTraditional, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Jesus Christ The Apple TreeElizabeth Poston, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Resonet in laudibus - Arr. Herbert Birtner (1900-1942)Michael Praetorius, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston, Christopher Herrick
Ding Dong! Merrily On HighAnonymous, Thoinot Arbeau, Simon Preston, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Nowell (Out Of Your Sleep Arise)Peter Maxwell Davies, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Allelujah! Freuet euch, ihr Christen alleAndreas Hammerschmidt, Christopher Herrick, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Up! Good Christen Folk, And ListenAnonymous, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
In dulci jubilo (Gesangbuch von Joseph Klug, 14. Jhdt.) - Arr. Robert Lucas de Pearsall (1795-1856)Traditional, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"Felix Mendelssohn, Christopher Herrick, Simon Preston, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Puer Natus in BethlehemSamuel Scheidt, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Rocking - Arr. David WillcocksAnonymous, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing DayJohn Gardner, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston, Christopher Herrick
Illuminare JerusalemAnonymous, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
A Shepherd's CarolBenjamin Britten, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
Good King WenceslasAnonymous, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston, Christopher Herrick
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