The second album from the Choir of St John’s with their new music director – Christopher Gray.At the centre of the programme are the atmospheric Quatre Motets pour le temps de Noël by Francis Poulenc, and the heartfelt Three Carol-Anthems by Herbert Howells who directed the Choir here at St John’s during the Second World War.Other items include the beautiful carol John Rutter wrote for the Choir in 1985, There is a flower, and the haunting Peace on earth by Master of the King’s Music, Errollyn Wallen.“My aim with this album has not been to break new ground with repertoire, but to ensure that classics remain fresh for the current generation” – Christopher Gray
Tracks:
O Holy NightIn the StillnessVerbum Caro Factum EstSussex CarolThere Is a FlowerThere Is No RoseA Spotless RoseSing LullabyHere Is the Little DoorIn Dulci JubiloPeace On EarthWhen Jesus Our Lord Was Born in Bethlehem/Say, Where Is He Born/There Shall a Star from Jacob Come ForthStille NachtO Magnum MysteriumQuem Vidistis Pastores DiciteVidentes StellamHodie Christus Natus EstIn the Bleak MidwinterThe Three Kings
