St. Paul's Cathedral Choir & Andrew Carwood - Carols With St. Paul's Cathedral Choir (2017) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Formed 900 years ago, the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir – one of the world’s most celebrated cathedral choirs – finally makes their debut on Decca with an album of traditional and brand new festive carols from the heart of London, under the direction of Andrew Carwood.

On this album, old and new sit side by side as classic carols in famous arrangements rub shoulders with new works such as Philip Stopford’s beautiful setting of the 16th Century Lully Lulla Lullay, and Graham Jordan Ellis’s captivating There Is No Rose which is rarely recorded. Other works new to Decca include the lively Carol of the Bells and John Rutter’s ravishing All Bells in Paradise.

The Cathedral of St Paul’s in London is among the world’s most recognised buildings, in the very heart of London. The Choir sings 7 services a week, added to which are televised UK state occasions held at St. Paul’s, ranging from the wedding of Charles and Diana to the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

In addition to its role at services in this world-famous Cathedral, the Choir frequently gives concerts and broadcasts, notably a 3-week, 7-state sell-out tour of the USA earlier in 2015.

St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir presents a survey of festive works: old favourites and mingle in a fine Christmas album perfect for the Festive Season. Featuring cherished carols from Classic FM’s annual “Nation’s Favourite Carols” poll as well as new discoveries making their first appearance on Decca.

Tracklist:
01. Mendelssohn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
02. Gauntlett: Once In Royal David's City - Andrew Carwood and Nathaniel Morley and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
03. Gruber: Silent Night - Andrew Carwood and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
04. Traditional: Ding Dong! Merrily On High - Andrew Carwood and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
05. Ellis: There Is No Rose - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
06. Holst: In The Bleak Midwinter - Andrew Carwood and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
07. Anonymous: O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
08. Leontovych: Carol Of The Bells - Andrew Carwood and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
09. Stopford: Lully, Lulla, Lullay - Andrew Carwood and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
10. Anonymous: Gaudete - Andrew Carwood and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
11. Hadley: I Sing Of A Maiden - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
12. Rutter: All Bells In Paradise - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
13. Anonymous: Angelus Ad Virginem - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
14. Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op.25 English Version The Shepherd's Farewell - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
15. Warlock: Benedicamus Domino - Andrew Carwood and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
16. Adam: O Holy Night - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
17. Ord: Adam Lay Ybounden - Andrew Carwood and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
18. Britten: A New Year Carol - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
19. Wade: O Come All Ye Faithful - Andrew Carwood and Simon Johnson and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir

Personnel:
St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
Andrew Carwood, direction