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Classic Christmas Carols - 50 Favourite Carols

Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Sir David Willcocks, Sir Philip Ledger & Stephen Cleobury

  • Release Date: 3rd Dec 2007
  • Catalogue No: 5150862
  • Label: Warner Classics
  • Length: 2 hours 38 minutes

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Contents

Gauntlett: Once in Royal David's city

5:14
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  • Ian Hare (organ), Sir David Willcocks (recorder), Sir David Willcocks (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • Ian Hare, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Ian Hare, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 21 & 22 [not 22 & 23] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

16th-century French: Ding dong! merrily on high (arr. Willcocks)

2:24
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  • John Wells (organ)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: O come, all ye faithful

4:47
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  • Philip Jones Brass Ensemble (organ), Sir David Willcocks (organ), Ian Hare (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • Ian Hare, Sir David Willcocks, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge, Ian Hare
  • Recorded: 1972-07-12
  • Recording Venue: 11 & 12 July 1972, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: The Holly and the Ivy

3:11
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  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1970-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 22 & 23 [not 21 & 22] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Mendelssohn: Hark! the herald angels sing

4:10
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  • Philip Jones Brass Ensemble (organ), Sir David Willcocks (organ), Ian Hare (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge, Ian Hare
  • Recorded: 1972-07-12
  • Recording Venue: 11 & 12 July 1972, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Gruber, F: Silent Night

3:05
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  • Stephen Varcoe (bass-baritone), Sir David Willcocks (bass-baritone), Choir of King's College Cambridge (bass-baritone)
  • Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
  • Stephen Varcoe, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Este's Psalter: While shepherds watched (Este's Psalter, 1592; descant Willcocks)

2:50
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  • John Wells (organ), Sir David Willcocks (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • John Wells, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • John Wells, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Darke: In the Bleak Midwinter (Christmas Carol): "In the bleak mid-winter frosty wind made moan"

4:23
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  • Thomas Bullard (baritone), Benjamin Bayl (organ)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Cleobury
  • Recorded: 1998-12-14
  • Recording Venue: 12-14 December 1998, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" (English Christmas Carol from "The Roxburghe Collection")

3:35
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  • Benjamin Bayl (organ), congregation, The Congregation (vocals)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Cleobury
  • Recorded: 1998-12-14
  • Recording Venue: 12-14 December 1998, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Tavener: The Lamb

3:31
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Cleobury
  • Recorded: 1998-12-14
  • Recording Venue: 12-14 December 1998, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Angels from the Realms Of Glory

2:37
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  • Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1978-12-15
  • Recording Venue: 12-15 December 1978, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Ord: Adam lay ybounden

1:08
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1978-12-15
  • Recording Venue: 12-15 December 1978, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Cornelius: Weihnachtslieder (6), Op. 8: Drei Kön'ge wandern aus Morgenland

2:42
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  • Stephen Varcoe (bass-baritone), Sir David Willcocks (bass-baritone), Choir of King's College Cambridge (bass-baritone)
  • Stephen Varcoe, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Varcoe, Choir of King's College Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: I saw a maiden

3:05
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  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing?

4:19
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  • Ian Hare (organ), Sir David Willcocks (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • Ian Hare, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Ian Hare, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1970-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 22 & 23 [not 21 & 22] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Quem pastores laudavere

1:58
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  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 22 & 23 [not 21 & 22] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day

1:55
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  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Anonymous: A Maiden Most Gentle (French Christmas Traditional, Arr. Andrew Carter)

2:48
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  • Thomas Trotter (organ)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1978-12-16
  • Recording Venue: 12-16 December 1978, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Howells: A Spotless Rose

3:10
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  • Gareth Morrell (bass-baritone), Philip Ledger (bass-baritone), Choir of King's College Cambridge (bass-baritone)
  • Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College Cambridge, Gareth Morrell
  • Philip Ledger, Gareth Morrell, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Sans Day Carol

3:01
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  • Philip Ledger (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ), Francis Grier (organ)
  • Francis Grier, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Niles: Anonymous: I Wonder As I Wander (Appalachian Traditional, arr. Andrew Carter)

3:11
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1979-12-15
  • Recording Venue: 13-15 December 1979, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Anonymous: The Cherry Tree Carol (English Christmas Carol, Arr. Sir David Willcocks)

1:51
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1979-12-15
  • Recording Venue: 13-15 December 1979, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Hadley, P: I Sing of a Maiden, for Two-Part Boys' Choir and Piano

2:31
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  • Francis Grier (organ)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Baring-Gould: Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol, Arr. Edgar Pettman)

2:33
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1979-12-15
  • Recording Venue: 13-15 December 1979, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Personent hodie

2:41
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  • Ian Hare (organ), Sir David Willcocks (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • Ian Hare, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Ian Hare, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 22 & 23 [not 21 & 22] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: The First Nowell

4:53
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  • Francis Grier (organ), Philip Ledger (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • Francis Grier, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1997-12-31
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: In Dulci Jubilo

3:29
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: O little town of Bethlehem (v.3 arr. Ledger)

3:28
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  • Francis Grier (organ), Philip Ledger (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • Francis Grier, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger, Francis Grier, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: I saw three ships (arr. Ledger)

1:44
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: It came upon the midnight clear (adapted & arr. Sullivan; descant Willcocks)

3:31
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  • John Wells (organ), Sir David Willcocks (recorder), Sir David Willcocks (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • John Wells, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • John Wells, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Kirkpatrick: Away in a Manger

2:10
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  • Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Sussex Carol

1:53
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  • Sir David Willcocks (director), John Wells (organ)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: O come, O come, Emmanuel (trans. J. M. Neale rev. T. A. Lacey; arr. Willcocks)

3:30
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  • Sir David Willcocks (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ), Ian Hare (organ)
  • Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 21 & 22 [not 22 & 23] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Richard Terry: Myn Lyking

3:17
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  • Sir David Willcocks (organ), Ian Hare (organ), Choir of King's College Cambridge (organ)
  • Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks, Ian Hare, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 21 & 22 [not 22 & 23] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Poston: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

2:30
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  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1965-08-05
  • Recording Venue: 3-5 August 1965 / Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

J. G. Ebeling: All My Heart This Night Rejoices (After a Lutheran Hymnal)

2:02
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Rutter: Dormi, Jesu

4:26
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  • Benjamin Bayl (organ)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Cleobury
  • Recorded: 1998-01-01
  • Recording Venue: 12-14 December 1998, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Mateo Flecha the elder: Cancionero de Uppsala: No. 46. "Riu, riu, chiu, la guarda ribera

2:00
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  • Julian Perkins (baritone)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Cleobury
  • Recorded: 1998-01-01
  • Recording Venue: 12-14 December 1998, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Bach, J S: O Jesulein süss, BWV 493 (Chorale Version)

1:50
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  • Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 2000-01-19
  • Recording Venue: 11-13 July 1999, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: The Shepherd's Cradle Song

3:40
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 21 & 22 [not 22 & 23] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: How Far Is It to Bethlehem? (English Carol)

2:13
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 21 & 22 [not 22 & 23] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: The Truth from Above

2:10
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 21 & 22 [not 22 & 23] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Piae Cantiones: Up! good Christen folk and listen

1:17
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Ravenscroft, T: Melismata: No. 23, Remember, O Thou Man, "A Christmas Carol"

3:19
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: Quittez, pasteurs: "Quittez, pasteurs, vos brebis, vos houlettes" (French Carol, arr. John Rutter)

3:40
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  • Robert Chilcott (tenor), Francis Grier (organ)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Philip Ledger
  • Recorded: 1975-12-22
  • Recording Venue: 18, 19 & 22 December 1975, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: The Lord At First Did Adam Make (Arr. David Willcocks)

4:10
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  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

trad.: The Infant King

3:16
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  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 21 & 22 [not 22 & 23] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Scheidt: A Child is born in Bethlehem

2:28
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Vaughan Williams: Trad / Arr Vaughan Williams: And All in the Morning

2:16
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  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1969-07-29
  • Recording Venue: 28 & 29 July 1969, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

anon.: Traditional: Of the Father's Heart Begotten (Christmas Carol)

5:05
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  • Ian Hare (organ)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Sir David Willcocks
  • Recorded: 1970-12-23
  • Recording Venue: 21 & 22 [not 22 & 23] December 1970, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

Bach, J S: Chorale Prelude BWV729 'In dulci jubilo'

2:41
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  • Thomas Trotter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-12-16
  • Recording Venue: 12-16 December 1978/Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

anon. 19th-century English: Joy to the World!

1:51
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  • Choir of King's College, Peter Stevens (organ), Cambridge, Jonathan Allen (recorder)
  • Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Cleobury
  • Recorded: 2007-07-31
  • Recording Venue: 30 & 31 July 2007, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

15th-century German: A great and mighty wonder

3:44
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  • Jonathan Allen (recorder)
  • Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College Cambridge
  • Recorded: 2007-07-31
  • Recording Venue: 30 & 31 July 2007, Chapel of King's College, Cambridge
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