Tired of the same old seasonal chestnuts? Here's your solution - a wonderful collection of carols from the last half-century, mainly by British composers...Stephen Farr directs delectably sensitive performances, and the sound is immaculate.

No fewer than 12 are world premiere recordings. All are worth hearing.

It is all - inspired or tired, original or ordinary - delivered with captivating charm, considerable beauty of sound and unfussy clarity of detail. In addition to drawing some immensely lovely singing from the 23 voices of his Worcester College choir, Stephen Farr adds further distinction to the disc through some robust performances of organ solos

The repertoire here is a radical one, drawn as it is entirely from carols composed in the 20th century or during the early years of this one...If I have one favourite...it is Gabriel Jackson’s quietly lilting Hush! My Dear, its fluid harmonies softly carrying the words in the most haunting way. But the entire sequence, wisely chosen and sung with the utmost expressiveness and skill, is a pure delight.