Choir of Westminster School- Now May We Singen (CD)
The Choir of Westminster School blends the ancient and modern in this festive collection of choral works, drawing on Advent and Christmas music by composers including Judith Weir, James MacMillan, John Tavener, Roxanna Panufnik and Ralph Vaughan Williams. With a national reputation for excellence, the Choir of Westminster school gives annual concerts at the Barbican and performs regularly at venues including Westminster Abbey, St John's Smith Square and the Houses of Parliament. Under the direction of Timothy Garrard, Director of Music, the Choir rehearses regularly throughout the week in preparation for twice-weekly services in Westminster Abbey and evensongs in the School Chapel.
Tracklist:
- Novo Profusi Gaudio
- Drop Down, Ye Heavens, From Above
- Once In Royal David’s City (Harm. Arthur Henry Mann, Arr. James O'donnell)
- The Strathclyde Motets: O Radiant Dawn
- Alleluia! A New Work Is Come On Hand
- Mary’s Magnificat
- Ex Maria Virgine: Ave Rex Angelorum
- It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (Adapt. Arthur Sullivan, Arr. David Willcocks)
- Lullay, Myn Lyking
- Now May We Singen
- The King Of Blis
- O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, Desc. Timothy Garrad)
- Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
- Angels Sing: Jesus Christ Is Born
- My Musick Shine
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. David Willcocks)
- Sir Christèmas
- Sleep, Holy Babe
- O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. David Willcocks)
The Choir of Westminster School blends the ancient and modern in this festive collection of choral works, drawing on Advent and Christmas music by composers including Judith Weir, James MacMillan, John Tavener, Roxanna Panufnik and Ralph Vaughan Williams. With a national reputation for excellence, the Choir of Westminster school gives annual concerts at the Barbican and performs regularly at venues including Westminster Abbey, St John's Smith Square and the Houses of Parliament. Under the direction of Timothy Garrard, Director of Music, the Choir rehearses regularly throughout the week in preparation for twice-weekly services in Westminster Abbey and evensongs in the School Chapel.
Tracklist:
- Novo Profusi Gaudio
- Drop Down, Ye Heavens, From Above
- Once In Royal David’s City (Harm. Arthur Henry Mann, Arr. James O'donnell)
- The Strathclyde Motets: O Radiant Dawn
- Alleluia! A New Work Is Come On Hand
- Mary’s Magnificat
- Ex Maria Virgine: Ave Rex Angelorum
- It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (Adapt. Arthur Sullivan, Arr. David Willcocks)
- Lullay, Myn Lyking
- Now May We Singen
- The King Of Blis
- O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, Desc. Timothy Garrad)
- Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
- Angels Sing: Jesus Christ Is Born
- My Musick Shine
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Arr. David Willcocks)
- Sir Christèmas
- Sleep, Holy Babe
- O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. David Willcocks)