John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Farnham Youth Choir
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
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Wayne Marshall (organ)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Patricia Forbes (soprano)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, BBC Concert Orchestra, Melanie Marshall (mezzo-soprano)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Helen Gough (baroque cello), William Hunt (violone), Wayne Marshall (chamber organ)
John Rutter, Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
Manchester Camerata, John Rutter
Takacs Quartet
The Nash Ensemble
Steven Isserlis
The Brabant Ensemble / Stephen Rice
Marie Stockmarr Becker & Ilaria Macedonio
Jan Vermeulen, Veerle Peeters
Franches Dhont, Emma Wills, Thomas Boodts
Javier Negrin & Daniel Molina
