040888013327

A Christmas Festival

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Farnham Youth Choir

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Format: CD

Cat No: COLCD133

Release Date:  26 October 2008

Label:  Collegium / Collegium Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  040888013327

Genres:  Classical  

  • Description

    John Rutter directs the Cambridge Singers, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the award-winning Farnham Youth Choir alongside guest soloists Melanie Marshall, Clara Sanabras and Elin Manahan Thomas, for an unforgettable festival of Christmas music.



    "John Rutter fans won't want to miss A Christmas Festival…" - Choir & Organ



    "A merry little Christmas with John Rutter." - MusicWeb International



    "A Christmas Festival derives from concerts John Rutter has directed at the Royal Albert Hall. The sparkling fanfare introducing O Come, all ye faithful, gives a typical flavour. Rutter gleefully using the full resources of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to light the soundstage up with seasonal glitter. There are plenty of more contemplative settings, too, not least Bob Chilcott's tender Shepherd's Carol and Rutter's own Ave Maria." - BBC Music Magazine

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. J.F. Wade: O come, all ye faithful
      • 2. Michael Neaum & John Rutter: Gaudete
      • 3. Chilcott: The Shepherd's Carol
      • 4. Nos galan (arr. Rutter)
      • 5. I wonder as I wander (arr. Rutter)
      • 6. Ave Maria (arr. Rutter)
      • 7. Tomorrow shall be my dancing day (arr. Rutter)
      • 8. Rejoice and be merry (arr. Rutter)
      • 9. El Noi de la Mare (arr. Rutter)
      • 10. Nigel Hess: A Christmas Overture
      • 11. John David: Born on a new day
      • 12. Rutter: Magical Kingdom
      • 13. Jester Hairston: Mary’s Boy Child
      • 14. Esta noche (arr. Rutter)
      • 15. Delius: Sleigh Ride
      • 16. The Virgin Mary had a baby boy (arr. Rutter)
      • 17. Rutter: New Year
      • 18. Rutter: I wish you Christmas
      • 19. Mendelssohn: Hark! the herald angels sing
      • 20. Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane: Have yourself a merry little Christmas