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'Christmas Music Sung by the Choir of Chester Cathedral' CD
'Christmas Music Sung by the Choir of Chester Cathedral' CD
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Experience the beauty and spirit of Christmas with this richly varied collection, performed by the Choir of Chester Cathedral. Produced by Philip Rushforth (Organist and Master of the Choristers) and Organist Benjamin Chewter, the CD features a selection of traditional and contemporary choral works, alongside stunning organ solos.
Highlights include Peter Warlock’s Adam lay ybounden, Morten Lauridsen’s O magnum mysterium, David Willcocks’ beloved arrangements of Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing and I Saw Three Ships, and the 15th-century Song of the Nuns of Chester. Organ works by Langlais, Mulet, and Gigout add richness to this evocative Christmas offering.
A perfect blend of festive joy and contemplative beauty, this recording is ideal for Advent listening or as a meaningful seasonal gift.
Track Listing
| Track Name | Time | ||
| 1 | Adam lay ybounden | Peter Warlock | 1:27 |
| 2 | There is no rose | John Joubert | 2:33 |
| 3 | It came upon the midnight clear | arr: David Willcocks | 2:57 |
| 4 | Organ: Ave Maria Stella | Jean Langlais | 6:48 |
| 5 | Angelus ad Virginem | arr: David Willcocks | 2:43 |
| 6 | I wonder as I wander | Carl Rutti | 2:04 |
| 7 | Organ: Noel | Henri Mulet | 3:02 |
| 8 | O magnum mysterium | Morten Lauridsen | 6:03 |
| 9 | God rest you merry gentlemen | arr: David Willcocks | 3:23 |
| 10 | Organ: Rhapsodie sur des Noels | Eugene Gigout | 5:59 |
| 11 | Balulalow | Peter Warlock | 2:10 |
| 12 | I saw three ships | arr: David Willcocks | 1:58 |
| 13 | Song of the Nuns of Chester | Chester 15th C Plainsong arr: Martin Bussey | 3:43 |
| 14 | The Holy Boy | John Ireland | 3:15 |
| 15 | Organ: Cradle Song | Herbert Sumsion | 5:04 |
| 16 | Hark the herald-angels sing | arr: David Willcocks | 2:57 |
| 17 | Bethleham Down | Peter Warlock | 4:26 |
| 18 | Lully, lulla, lullay | Philip Stopford | 4:03 |
| 19 | Tomorrow shall be my dancing day | John Sanders | 2:35 |
| 20 | Organ; Sleigh Ride | Leroy Anderson arr: Thomas Trotter | 3:08 |
| 21 | The Little Road to Bethlehem | Michael Head | 2:45 |
| 22 | Hodie Christus natus est |
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