Carols by Candlelight
Exultate Singers cond. David Ogden
Released 2015|Performed by: Exultate Singers cond. David Ogden
A reflective and festive collection of exquisite Christmas music, performed by Exultate Singers and accompanied by the harpist Kate Pearson.
A programme of exquisite Christmas music, performed by Exultate Singers and accompanied by the harpist Kate Pearson. Opening with the processional medieval plainchant Of the Father’s love begotten, the CD includes music for Advent and Christmas including arrangements of traditional favourite carols such as Tomorrow shall be my dancing day (arr. Rutter) and Stille Nacht, Sans Day Carol and Gabriel’s Message (all arr. Carpenter). Two Spanish carols arranged by Andrew Carter add to the mix as well as Christmas choral gems by Herbert Howells and John Joubert. Harold Darke’s In the bleak midwinter is beautifully accompanied by harp, and there are lyrical and dramatic 21st century works by James MacMillan, Francis Pott and David Ogden.