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Strange Wonders, The Wexford Carols, Vol. 2

$19.99

Details

Composer
Various
Artist
Caitriona O'Leary, Seth Lakeman, Clara Sanabras, Alison Balsom, John Smith, Stile Antico, Olov Johan
Format
CD
Label
HERESY RECORDS
Released
Jan 30, 2026
Catalog #
Heresy 026
UPC
715802313530

About

Strange Wonders, The Wexford Carols, Vol. II is the follow-up to the #1 Billboard and Amazon charting The Wexford Carols (2014), hailed by The Irish Times as "The Wexford Carols as they have never been heard before." Produced by celebrated Grammy-winning producer Ethan Johns (Paul McCartney, Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne) and led by renowned Irish singer/arranger Caitriona O'Leary, this new recording offers an intimate, spiritual, and mystical journey through eleven rarely-heard carols from Ireland's cherished Christmas tradition. The album features a world-class ensemble, including Alison Balsom (trumpet), Stile Antico (choir), Seth Lakeman, Clara Sanabras, John Smith, Olov Johansson, Simone Collavechi, Deirdre O'Leary, Mel Mercier, John Hearne, and Ethan Johns himself. Drawing on 17th-18th century Wexford carol traditions and blending early music, folk, and classical styles, Strange Wonders illuminates familiar moments of the Christmas story alongside rarely sung carols to saints of the Twelve Days. This moving collection brings Ireland's greatest Christmas music to life for today's audiences in a timeless new way.

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 Ye Sons of Men 04:23
    Track
    1
    Title
    Ye Sons of Men
    Duration
    04:23
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, Clara Sanabras, John Smith, Alison Balsom, Simone Collavecchi, Ethan Johns, Mel Mercier
  2. 2 The Darkest Midnight in December 07:27
    Track
    2
    Title
    The Darkest Midnight in December
    Duration
    07:27
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, Clara Sanabras, John Smith, Seth Lakeman, Simone Collavecchi, Olov Johannsson, Ethan Johns
  3. 3 This Great Mysterie (This Christmas Day You Pray Me Sing) 02:49
    Track
    3
    Title
    This Great Mysterie (This Christmas Day You Pray Me Sing)
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, Clara Sanabras, Deirdre O'Leary, Simone Collavecchi
    Ensemble
    Stile Antico
  4. 4 On Christmas Night All Christians Sing 03:50
    Track
    4
    Title
    On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
    Duration
    03:50
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, Clara Sanabras, Simone Collavecchi, Olov Johannsson, Ethan Johns
    Ensemble
    Stile Antico
  5. 5 The Night of the Nativity 02:56
    Track
    5
    Title
    The Night of the Nativity
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, Clara Sanabras, Simone Collavecchi, Ethan Johns, Mel Mercier
    Ensemble
    Stile Antico
  6. 6 St. Stephen Had an Angel's Face 02:03
    Track
    6
    Title
    St. Stephen Had an Angel's Face
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, John Hearne, Olov Johannsson
    Ensemble
    Stile Antico
  7. 7 On St. Stephen's Day (This Is St. Stephen's Day) 02:44
    Track
    7
    Title
    On St. Stephen's Day (This Is St. Stephen's Day)
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, Seth Lakeman, Olov Johannsson, Ethan Johns
  8. 8 A Carol for St. John's Day 10:03
    Track
    8
    Title
    A Carol for St. John's Day
    Duration
    10:03
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, John Smith, Seth Lakeman, Simone Collavecchi, Olov Johannsson, Ethan Johns, Mel Mercier
    Ensemble
    Stile Antico
  9. 9 Hail Ye Flow'rs of Martyrs 07:53
    Track
    9
    Title
    Hail Ye Flow'rs of Martyrs
    Duration
    07:53
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, Clara Sanabras, John Smith, Alison Balsom, Simone Collavecchi, Ethan Johns, Mel Mercier
  10. 10 This Feast of St. Sylvester 03:48
    Track
    10
    Title
    This Feast of St. Sylvester
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, John Hearne, Olov Johannsson
    Ensemble
    Stile Antico
  11. 11 The Enniscorthy Christmas Carol 05:03
    Track
    11
    Title
    The Enniscorthy Christmas Carol
    Duration
    05:03
    Composer
    Caitriona O'Leary
    Performer
    Caitriona O'Leary, Clara Sanabras, Alison Balsom, Simone Collavecchi, Olov Johannsson, Ethan Johns
    Ensemble
    Stile Antico