A Christmas Festival

~ Release by John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Farnham Youth Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▼CD 1
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1O Come, All Ye Faithful
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04) and Farnham Youth Choir (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
O Come, All Ye Faithful (arr. Willcocks)
composer:
John Francis Wade
arranger:
David Willcocks
translator:
Frederick Oakeley
publisher:
Oxford University Press
part of:
The New English Hymnal (hymn book) (number: 30)
arrangement of:
O Come, All Ye Faithful (English version of Latin “Adeste fideles”)
John Francis Wade4:11
2Gaudete (Rejoice)
choir vocals:
Farnham Youth Choir (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
arranger:
Michael Neaum
orchestrator:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Gaudete, gaudete Christus est natus ("Piæ cantiones 1582" version)
lyricist and composer:
[anonymous] (Special Purpose Artist)
part of:
Piæ cantiones (1582)
[unknown]1:52
3The Shepherd’s Carol
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
The Shepherd’s Carol
lyricist:
Clive Sansom (Poet)
composer:
Bob Chilcott (in 2000)
Bob Chilcott2:49
4Nos galan (New Year’s Eve)
soprano vocals:
Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano) (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Nos Galan
lyricist:
Talhaiarn (Welsh poet and architect)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]2:01
5I Wonder as I Wander
solo viola:
Andrew Williams (viola player) (in 2008-04)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Melanie Marshall (British mezzo‐soprano) (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
I Wonder as I Wander (arr. Rutter)
lyricist and composer:
John Jacob Niles (American folklorist and folk musician)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
arrangement of:
I Wonder as I Wander
[traditional]3:49
6Ave Maria
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Ave Maria (Rutter)
writer:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2006)
dedicated to:
Lydia Smallwood
John Rutter3:07
7Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
choir vocals:
Farnham Youth Choir (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Dancing Day: 6. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
composer:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
is based on:
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (traditional English)
part of:
Dancing Day (Cycle of eight traditional carols for SSA voices with harp or piano accompaniment)
[traditional]2:54
8Rejoice and Be Merry
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Rejoice and Be Merry
lyricist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
composer:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
John Rutter2:40
9El noi de la marc (The Son of the Virgin)
soprano vocals:
Clara Sanabras (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
El noi de la mare
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]3:19
10A Christmas Overture
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
A Christmas Overture
composer:
Nigel Hess (composer) (in 2007)
was commissioned by:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
Nigel Hess7:29
11Born on a New Day
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Born on a New Day
lyricist:
Philip Lawson (baritone)
composer:
John David (British songwriter/producer/bassist aka John Williams)
arranger:
Peter Knight (British arranger, conductor and composer)
is based on:
New Day
John David2:47
12Magical Kingdom
choir vocals:
Farnham Youth Choir (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Magical Kingdom
lyricist and composer:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
John Rutter3:32
13Mary’s Boy Child
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Melanie Marshall (British mezzo‐soprano) (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Mary’s Boy Child
lyricist and composer:
Jester Hairston
publisher:
Bourne Music Ltd.
Jester Hairston4:29
14Esta noche (This Night)
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04)
soprano vocals:
Clara Sanabras (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2006)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
[traditional]2:06
15Sleigh Ride
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Three Small Tone Poems, RT vi/7: II. Winter Night (Sleigh Ride)
composer:
Frederick Delius (composer)
part of:
Three Small Tone Poems, RT vi/7
Frederick Delius5:49
16The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04) and Farnham Youth Choir (in 2008-04)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Melanie Marshall (British mezzo‐soprano) (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]4:12
17New Year
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
New Year
lyricist and composer:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
John Rutter4:21
18I Wish You Christmas
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04) and Farnham Youth Choir (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
I Wish You Christmas
lyricist and composer:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
John Rutter4:32
19Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
choir vocals:
The Cambridge Singers (in 2008-04) and Farnham Youth Choir (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (arr. Wilcocks)
additional lyricist:
George Whitefield (in 1753)
lyricist:
Charles Wesley (hymn writer) (in 1739)
additional composer:
William H. Cummings (in 1855)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1840)
arranger:
Sir David Willcocks
publisher:
Oxford University Press
arrangement of:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Christmas carol)
Felix Mendelssohn4:12
20Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
oboe:
John Anderson (classical oboist) (in 2008-04)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Melanie Marshall (British mezzo‐soprano) (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 2008-04)
conductor:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945) (in 2008-04)
arranger:
John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
recorded at:
Cadogan Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
writer:
Ralph Blane (in 1943) and Hugh Martin (in 1943)
publisher:
EMI Feist Catalog Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd. and Leo Feist, Inc.
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company - do not use as release label), フジパシフィック音楽出版 SBK事業部 (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (from 2015-01-01 to present)
part of:
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944 film)
Hugh Martin3:00

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Release

liner notes:John Rutter (English choral music composer, conductor, arranger and producer, born 1945)
choir vocals:The Cambridge Singers
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1831880 [info]