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A Very English Christmas / Tenebrae
Signum Classics

A Very English Christmas / Tenebrae

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Details

Composer
PRESTON GARDNER WARLOCK
Artist
Tenebrae, Short, Sherlock
Format
CD
Label
Signum Classics
Released
Sep 11, 2015
Catalog #
SIGCD902
UPC
635212090220

About

Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), the BBC Music Magazine Award award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision return to disc on Signum with a sumptuous album of Carols, Hymns and other celebratory works for Christmas. Among the composers to feature on this disc are John Gardner, Peter Warlock, Philip Ledger and Arnold Bax, A singer of great acclaim, Nigel Short was a member of the world-renowned vocal ensemble The King’s Singers from 1994–2000. Upon leaving the group, he formed Tenebrae, a virtuosic choir that embraced his dedication to passion and precision.

REVIEW:

If you’re looking for a collection of Christmas music that includes a lot of pieces you don’t often hear, don’t overlook this outstanding release. Lovers of choral music will need no introduction to Tenebrae, a superb mixed chorus of around 16. This is their third album of Christmas music, and it is the most interesting of the three.

– American Record Guide

Tracklist 22 tracks

  1. 1 I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In 02:05
    Track
    1
    Title
    I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Simon Preston
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  2. 2 There Is No Rose 02:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    There Is No Rose
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Simon Preston
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  3. 3 Tomorrow shall be my dancing day, Op. 75, No. 2 02:31
    Track
    3
    Title
    Tomorrow shall be my dancing day, Op. 75, No. 2
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    John Gardner
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  4. 4 Love Came Down at Christmas 02:32
    Track
    4
    Title
    Love Came Down at Christmas
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Richard Lloyd
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  5. 5 Rejoice and Be Merry 01:55
    Track
    5
    Title
    Rejoice and Be Merry
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Christopher Robinson
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  6. 6 The Birds 01:55
    Track
    6
    Title
    The Birds
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Richard Hickox
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  7. 7 Benedicamus Domino 01:21
    Track
    7
    Title
    Benedicamus Domino
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Peter Warlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  8. 8 Adam Lay Ybounden 01:20
    Track
    8
    Title
    Adam Lay Ybounden
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Peter Warlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  9. 9 I Saw a Fair Maiden 03:47
    Track
    9
    Title
    I Saw a Fair Maiden
    Duration
    03:47
    Composer
    Peter Warlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  10. 10 Balulalow 02:05
    Track
    10
    Title
    Balulalow
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Peter Warlock
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  11. 11 As Dew in Aprylle 01:52
    Track
    11
    Title
    As Dew in Aprylle
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Peter Warlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  12. 12 Adam lay ybounden 02:01
    Track
    12
    Title
    Adam lay ybounden
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Philip Ledger
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  13. 13 On Christmas Day 03:49
    Track
    13
    Title
    On Christmas Day
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Simon Preston
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  14. 14 On Christmas Night 02:16
    Track
    14
    Title
    On Christmas Night
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Philip Ledger
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  15. 15 I Sing of a Maiden 04:19
    Track
    15
    Title
    I Sing of a Maiden
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Arnold Bax
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  16. 16 No Small Wonder 02:42
    Track
    16
    Title
    No Small Wonder
    Duration
    02:42
    Composer
    Paul Edwards
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  17. 17 There Is No Rose 02:39
    Track
    17
    Title
    There Is No Rose
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Jonathan Lane
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  18. 18 Come Rock His Cradle 04:27
    Track
    18
    Title
    Come Rock His Cradle
    Duration
    04:27
    Composer
    Richard Knight
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  19. 19 I Sing of a Maiden 02:10
    Track
    19
    Title
    I Sing of a Maiden
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Alec Redshaw
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  20. 20 Balulalow 02:37
    Track
    20
    Title
    Balulalow
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    John Gardner
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  21. 21 Mary Walked Through a Wood of Thorn 02:01
    Track
    21
    Title
    Mary Walked Through a Wood of Thorn
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Philip Radcliffe
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short
  22. 22 A Gallery Carol 02:13
    Track
    22
    Title
    A Gallery Carol
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    John Gardner
    Performer
    James Sherlock
    Ensemble
    Tenebrae
    Conductor
    Nigel Short