The story of Christ's birth has prompted generations of composers to expressions of joy and mystical reflection. Our selection of carols for this album unveils a whole treasure chest of offerings, some familiar, some less so, all giving voice to various elements of the nativity story. With the generous support of the Pureland Foundation we focus both on the miraculous Incarnation and the central role of the Virgin Mary. O Magnum Mysterium.
Suzi Digby OBE
William Byrd [1543-1623]
1. O magnum mysterium 2'43
Adrian Peacock
2. Venite, Gaudete! 2'23
Roderick Williams
3. O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel 7'08
Judith Weir
4. Drop down, ye heavens, from above 1'40
Thomas Tallis [c.1505-1585]
5. Videte miraculum 9'55
Anonymous
6. Coventry Carol (Medieval) 2'42
Allain Richard
7. Coventry Carol 3'52
Anonymous
8. Nova, nova 1'57
James MacMillan
9. Nova! Nova! Ave fit ex Eva 5'39
John Rutter
10. Suzi's Carol 5'00
Jamie W. Hall
11. As I lay upon a night 3'13
Anonymous
12. There is no rose (Medieval) 3'22
Ben Rowarth
13. There is no rose 4'41
Thomas Hyde
14. Sweet was the song 2'02
Anonymous
15. Now may we singen 4'25
Cecilia McDowall
16. Now may we singen (Medieval) 3'29
Fredrik Sixten
17. Mary's Lullaby (Silent Night) 4'01
Steven Sametz
18. Gaudete 2'15
Morten Lauridsen
19. O magnum mysterium (1994) 6'00 |
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