The Naxos Book Of Carols (with CD) PITTS ANTONY

Classique

Contenu

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Of The Father’s Heart Begotten; O Quickly Come; Verbum Patris Umanatur, O, O; Lo! He Comes; The Holly And The Ivy; Lo, There A Rose Is Blooming; Alleluya; Ding! Dong! Merrily On High; While Shepherds Watched; The Song Of Angels; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Silent Night; Away In A Manger; Baby Jesus, Hush! Now Sleep; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; Jesu, The Very Thought Is Sweet; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Personent Hodie; In Dulci Jubilo; Good King Wenceslas; We Three Kings Of Orient Are; I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In; Hail To The Lord’s Anointed

Description :

The Naxos Book of Carols is collection of both the very old and the very new. Commissioned by the leading international classical music label, Naxos, these twenty-four arrangements of traditional and original carols tell the Christmas story - from the hope of Advent and the message of the Angels, to the humble birth of the baby in Bethlehem and the coming of the King of kings.

This collaboration between Naxos and Faber Music has brought this volume, containing all 24 carols in four narrative sequences, in new arrangements for SATB choir with minimum divisi. There is a good mix of accompanied and a capella (even the latter have optional accompaniments) and there is practical guidance on how the carols may be used by congregations, as well as choirs with varied resources.

The original CD, performed by the award-winning choir Tonus Peregrinus and directed by the composer Antony Pitts, is included within the book making it incredible value for money.