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The Cambridge Singers, founded and conducted by John Rutter, is joined here by the Farnham Youth Choir and the Royal Philharmonic in a collection of Christmas music that includes an assortment of traditional and newly written carols, folk songs, and orchestral holiday pieces. The CD would be of interest to anyone looking for an album of upbeat Christmas fare, who's open to some unfamiliar but highly appealing new selections. The most familiar carols, "O come, all ye faithful," and "Hark! the herald angels sing," are presented in attractive arrangements by Rutter and David Willcocks. Rutter is also responsible for most of the arrangements and orchestrations on the CD. Among the new pieces, Rutter's "Ave Maria," Bob Chilcott's "The Shepherd's Carol," and John David's "Born on a New Day" are especially attractive. Delius' orchestral Sleigh Ride is a fun foray into obscure repertoire, but Nigel Hess' A Christmas Overture, a medley of traditional carols, is of little interest. The performances are splendid -- the singing throughout is fresh, spontaneous, spirited, and unmannered -- and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra plays with polish, but also with a sense of fun. Sopranos Elin Manahan Thomas and Clara Sanabras and mezzo-soprano Melanie Marshall offer lovely solo versions of several of the carols. The sound is warm and clean.
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Adeste fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) (arr. D. Willcocks for choir) (Sir David Willcocks)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Conductor - John Francis Wade, Composer - David Willcocks, Composer - Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Farnham Youth Choir, Choir
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Piae Cantiones: Gaudate (arr. J. Rutter and M. Neaum) (Anonyme)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Anonymous, Composer - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Michael Neaum, Composer - Farnham Youth Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
The Shepherd's Carol (Bob Chilcott)
Bob Chilcott, Composer - Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Nos Galan (New Year's Eve) (arr. J. Rutter) (John Rutter)
Traditional, Composer - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Cambridge Singers, Choir - Elin Manahan Thomas, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
I wonder as I wander (arr. J. Rutter) (John Rutter)
Andrew Williams, Artist - Traditional, Composer - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Melanie Marshall, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Ave Maria (John Rutter)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (Arr. J. Rutter) (John Rutter)
Traditional, Composer - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Farnham Youth Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Rejoice and Be Merry (John Rutter)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
El Noi de la Mare (The Son of the Virgin) (arr. J. Rutter) (John Rutter)
Traditional, Composer - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Clara Sanabras, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
A Christmas Overture (Nigel Hess)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Rutter, Conductor - Nigel Hess, Composer
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Born on a New Day (arr. P. Knight) (Peter Knight)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Conductor - Peter Knight, Composer - John David, Composer - Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Magical Kingdom (Live) (John Rutter)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Farnham Youth Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Mary's Boy Child (arr. J. Rutter) (Jester Hairston)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Jester Hairston, Composer - Melanie Marshall, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Esta noche (This Night) (arr. J. Rutter) (John Rutter)
Traditional, Composer - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Cambridge Singers, Choir - Clara Sanabras, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
3 Small Tone Poems (Frederick Delius)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Rutter, Conductor - Frederick Delius, Composer
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy (arr. J. Rutter) (John Rutter)
Traditional, Composer - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Cambridge Singers, Choir - Melanie Marshall, Artist, MainArtist - Farnham Youth Choir, Choir
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
New Year (John Rutter)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
I Wish You Christmas (John Rutter)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Cambridge Singers, Choir - Farnham Youth Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. D. Willcocks) (Sir David Willcocks)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Felix Mendelssohn, Composer - John Rutter, Conductor - David Willcocks, Composer - Cambridge Singers, Choir - Farnham Youth Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (arr. J. Rutter) (Hugh Martin)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - John Rutter, Composer, Conductor - Hugh Martin, Composer - JOHN ANDERSON, Artist - Melanie Marshall, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
Album review
The Cambridge Singers, founded and conducted by John Rutter, is joined here by the Farnham Youth Choir and the Royal Philharmonic in a collection of Christmas music that includes an assortment of traditional and newly written carols, folk songs, and orchestral holiday pieces. The CD would be of interest to anyone looking for an album of upbeat Christmas fare, who's open to some unfamiliar but highly appealing new selections. The most familiar carols, "O come, all ye faithful," and "Hark! the herald angels sing," are presented in attractive arrangements by Rutter and David Willcocks. Rutter is also responsible for most of the arrangements and orchestrations on the CD. Among the new pieces, Rutter's "Ave Maria," Bob Chilcott's "The Shepherd's Carol," and John David's "Born on a New Day" are especially attractive. Delius' orchestral Sleigh Ride is a fun foray into obscure repertoire, but Nigel Hess' A Christmas Overture, a medley of traditional carols, is of little interest. The performances are splendid -- the singing throughout is fresh, spontaneous, spirited, and unmannered -- and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra plays with polish, but also with a sense of fun. Sopranos Elin Manahan Thomas and Clara Sanabras and mezzo-soprano Melanie Marshall offer lovely solo versions of several of the carols. The sound is warm and clean.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:12:57
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Cambridge Singers
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Collegium
- Genre: Classical
(C) 2008 Collegium (P) 2008 Collegium
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