Christmas from the Chapel Royal - The Choir of HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace & Carl Jackson - Resonus Classics - RES10327

Christmas from the Chapel Royal

£12.99
Total playing time [67:27]

The Choir of HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace
Rufus Frowde (organ)
Carl Jackson (conductor)

The Choir of HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace build on the tradition established by its historic forebears of cradling new church music, with a programme of music for Advent, Christmas and the Epiphany featuring seven premiere recordings alongside new interpretations of more established repertory that has become embedded in the musical heritage at the Palace.

The album features music by composers including Philip Moore, Andrew Carter, William Mathias, Martin Hindmarsh, David Willcocks and Francis Grier.

Album Booklet (PDF)

Tracklist

Vasyl Barvinsky (1888–1963)
1. Shcho to za predïvo
(Oh, what a wonder!)

Martin Hindmarsh (b.1952)
2. Of a rose sing we

Andrew Carter (b.1939)
3. Angelus ad virginem

David Willcocks, arr. (1919–2015)
4. God rest you merry, gentlemen

Paul Edwards (b.1955)
5. No small wonder

Rufus Frowde (b.1978)
6. Adam lay ybounden

Stephen Jackson, arr. (b.1951)
7. Noël nouvelet

Philip Moore (b.1943)
8. Variations: Noël nouvelet

Rufus Frowde
9. Joyful and Triumphant
(Fanfare on ‘Adeste fideles’)

John Francis Wade (1711/12–86),
arr. David Willcocks, descant by
Christopher Robinson (b.1936)
10. O come, all ye faithful

George McPhee (b.1937)
11. Whence is that goodly
fragrance flowing?

William Mathias (1934–92)
12. A babe is born, Op.55

Denis Bédard (b.1950)
13. Variations sur ‘In dulci jubilo’

Francis Grier (b.1955)
14. The Christmas Rose
15. I saw a stable
16. Moonless darkness

Martin Hindmarsh, arr.
17. Three Kings of Orient

Louis Halsey (b.1929)
18. Coventry Carol

Andrew Smith (b.1970)
19. Veni Emmanuel

William Harold Ferguson (1874–1950)
20. From the eastern mountains

“

'The performances are fine and executed with a character and finesse for which Jackson and his choir are well-known, and overall this is an excellent contribution to this year's Christmas discs.'

- Cathedral Music Magazine

'The performances are fine and executed with a character and finesse for which Jackson and his choir are well-known, and overall this is an excellent contribution to this year's Christmas discs.'
Cathedral Music Magazine

'The Choir of HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace and director Carl Jackson master this varied, almost cliché-free programme, conjuring spirit of place.'
Choir & Organ

'For a savvy blend of old and new, try 'Christmas from the Chapel Royal', sung with palpable commitment by the Choir of HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace under conductor Carl Jackson. As well as classy arrangements of traditional favourites, there are special treats like William Mathias’ 'A babe in born' and Martin Hindmarsh’s 'Of a rose sing we.''
Limelight

Credits
© 2023 Resonus Limited
Ⓟ 2023 Resonus Limited
Catalogue No. RES10327
Producer, engineer & editor: Adam Binks
EAN: 5060262793633
Release date: 20 October 2023