The Cambridge Singers, The King's Singers, John Rutter, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
Release Date: 31 October 2003
Label: Collegium / Collegium Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 040888051329
Genres: Classical
Description
A perfect Christmas present for music-loving children, this album brings together three musical fables written by John Rutter. The Reluctant Dragon and The Wind in the Willows, both adapted by David Grant from Kenneth Grahame stories, were commissioned for Christmas concerts given by The King's Singers. Written by Rutter himself, the story of Brother Heinrich's Christmas is built around the legend that the carol In dulci jubilo was first sung by angels who miraculously appeared to the medieval monk Heinrich Suso one Christmas Eve.
With Richard Baker and Brian Kay (narrators).
"I predict that this album will become part of our family Christmas." - Cross Rhythms
"Three musical fables that were written with children and adults in mind. The Reluctant Dragon, The Wind in the Willows, and Brother Heinrich's Christmas are the magic spark of Christmas on this imaginative release." - AllMusic
"This is an enchanting recording, suitable for all children from ages 3 to 90!" - Church Music Quarterly
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
