The Choir of Merton College, Oxford / Benjamin Nicholas
Release Date: 03 November 2023
Label: Delphian Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801918343216
Composer/Series: Bob Chilcott
Description
Hailed as 'a palpable success ... and utterly new' at its premiere performance, Bob Chilcott's Christmas Oratorio brings the magic, wonder and joy of a centuries-old story to modern-day life.
This first recording reassembles the glittering cast of soloists from the premiere: Nick Pritchard's Evangelist, intimately accompanied by harp and flute, is joined by mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly and bass Neal Davies.
Benjamin Nicholas's award-winning Choir of Merton College, Oxford enrich the Christmas story with carols that are sure to become instant favourites. The composer is delighted with the recording, describing it as 'elegant, well paced and poised ... The choir is fabulous - confident and sure'.
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