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All Is Bright
JAN PIETERSZOON SWEELINCK
(1562-1621)
1.
Hodie Christus natus est
2:46
ANON
(c. 1420)
2.
There is no rose
3:35
DIETERICH BUXTEHUDE
(C. 1637-1707)
3.
In dulci jubilo
5:20
GERMAN TRADITIONAL
(14th century: harmonized by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621))
4.
Lo, how a Rose e'er bloomin
2:20
PETER CORNELIUS
(1824-1874)
Chorale text by Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608)
5.
The Three Kings
2:51
WILLIAM WALTON
(1902-1983)
Text anon. 16th century
6.
What cheer?
1:12
7.
All this time
1:44
Text anon. 16th century
8.
King Herod and the cock
2:10
Text traditional
9.
Make we joy now in this fest
4:21
Text anon. 15th century
HERBERT HOWELLS
(1892-1983)
10.
A Spotless Rose
3:21
Words of 14th century origin
ERIC WHITACRE
(b. 1970)
11.
Lux Aurumque
3:54
Text Edward Esch
WILLIAM MATHIAS
(1934-1992)
12.
A babe is born, Op. 55
3:12
Text anon. 15th century
13.
Sir Christèmas
1:22
Text anon. c. 1500
FRANZ XAVER GRUBER
(1787-1863)
14.
Stille Nacht (Silent Night)
3:14
JENNIFER HIGDON
(b. 1962)
15.
O magnum mysterium
7:39
CHARLES IVES
(1874-1954)
16.
A Christmas Carol
1:55
DANIEL PINKHAM
(b. 1923)
17.
Sweet Music
4:36
Text from England's Helicon, London 1600
NED ROREM
(b. 1923)
18.
While all things were in quiet silence
2:32
Text Antiphon of Matins, Christmas I
ANON
(English melody,1591)
19.
The Coventry Carol
4:07
VIRGIL THOMSON
(1896-1989)
20.
O My Deir Hert
2:27
Text Martin Luther
TRADITIONAL
(Welsh carol)
21.
Deck the Hall
1:14
TOM VIGNIERI
(b. 1961)
22.
Hodie Christus natus est
4:32
72:07
Chamber: Trinity Handbell Ensemble
Choral: Handel and Haydn Society Chorus
Conductor:Grant Llewellyn
11-13 April 2005
Notes
Following the success of the beautiful a cappella choral album Peace: A Choral Album for our Times (AV 0039), the Handel and Haydn Society offers a seasonal offering that once again fuses the familiar with new works which are destined to inspire the festive imagination. Sample Jennifer Higdon’s atmospheric O Magnum Mysterium with glasses and chimes, or Eric Whitacre’s harmonious Lux aurumque, alongside longtime favourites such as Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming and The Coventry Carol in a unique arrangement with hand bells. Another special feature is the world premiere recording of Tom Vignieri’s Hodie Christus natus est, commissioned for the Handel and Haydn Society. For the ensemble’s Welsh-born Music Director Grant Llewellyn this recording is a deeply personal project, recapturing the annual spirit of caroling, maintaining tradition whilst forging new frontiers.
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"this is a most impressive and highly enjoyable disc. The standard of performance is excellent throughout and the musical programme is enterprising, interesting and well balanced. The recorded sound is excellent. This is as fine a Christmas disc as I’ve heard in a long time. If you’re looking for a seasonal gift for a musical friend this year then this could be the perfect solution. But one word of warning. Don’t sample it first or you may be tempted to keep it instead as a treat for yourself.
I’m certain that this excellent CD will be in my player this Christmas Eve!
John Quinn
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