Prior to 1991, students at Westminster Choir College organized services of lessons and carols during the season of Advent. Inspired by the famous Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's College, Cambridge, these services were held in Bristol Chapel under the leadership of Sacred Music students and accompanied by student organists. Each year, for the past 30 years, we have gathered to witness this familiar tradition and to be moved by sound and word. This evening brings stability, beauty, and comfort to all who experience the music in this great space. This 30th Anniversary live recording at the Princeton University Chapel includes the Westminster Alumni Choir, Westminster Chapel Choir, Westminster Choir, Westminster Concert Bell Choir, Westminster Jubilee Singers, Westminster Symphonic Choir, Timberdale Brass, and alumnus Robert McCormick on organ.
TRACKLIST OF WORKS:
Disc 1:
- Who is This King of Glory?
- Nata Lux
- Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)
- Angel Tidings
- Toccata on Veni Emmanuel
- I Wonder as I Wander
- Missa Carolae
- Come, O Come Emmanuel
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Handel: Messiah, HMW 56
- Organ Improvisation
- In Splendoribus Sanctorum (Strathclyde Motets)
- Dame Russa Trepak
- Betelehemu
Disc 2:
- Come, All Ye Faithful
- In the Bleak Midwinter
- On This Day Earth Shall Rise
- Dona Nobis Pacem
- Hark the Herald Angels Sing
- Festival First Nowell
- Silent Night
- Ringing in the Season
- Joy to the World
-
L’année d’or
-
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
