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The Rose in the Middle of Winter - Carols by Bob Chilcott
Naxos

The Rose in the Middle of Winter - Carols by Bob Chilcott

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Composer
CHILCOTT
Artist
Matthew Berry, Commotio
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Nov 19, 2013
Catalog #
8573159
UPC
747313315970

About

The music on this disc, which is unfailingly attractive, certainly communicates with the listener directly and strongly.

That communication with the listener is undoubtedly enhanced by the performances of Commotio. Their singing is technically excellent and they consistently demonstrate complete commitment to the music. I was very interested to see that the producer of this disc is Nigel Short, the conductor of Tenebrae and a former colleague of Bob Chilcott in The King’s Singers. If it was daunting for Matthew Berry and his choir to have two highly experienced singers and choral conductors… Short and his engineer Will Brown have ensured that the recorded sound is excellent: clear, atmospheric and beautifully balanced.

I think this delightful disc will enhance the musical side of Christmas for a lot of people.

– John Quinn, MusicWeb International

Tracklist 22 tracks

  1. 1 Song of the Crib 05:42
    Track
    1
    Title
    Song of the Crib
    Duration
    05:42
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  2. 2 Les anges dans nos campagnes 02:50
    Track
    2
    Title
    Les anges dans nos campagnes
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  3. 3 The Advent Candle 02:59
    Track
    3
    Title
    The Advent Candle
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Tanya Houghton
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  4. 4 The Rose in the Middle of Winter 02:51
    Track
    4
    Title
    The Rose in the Middle of Winter
    Duration
    02:51
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  5. 5 The Heart-in-Waiting 03:45
    Track
    5
    Title
    The Heart-in-Waiting
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  6. 6 The shepherds sing 03:45
    Track
    6
    Title
    The shepherds sing
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Laurie Ashworth, Josie Simmons, Tanya Houghton
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  7. 7 The Shepherd's Carol 03:30
    Track
    7
    Title
    The Shepherd's Carol
    Duration
    03:30
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  8. 8 This is the truth (I) 03:02
    Track
    8
    Title
    This is the truth (I)
    Duration
    03:02
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Alice James, Tim Elton, Tanya Houghton, Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  9. 9 Adam lay ybounden 01:47
    Track
    9
    Title
    Adam lay ybounden
    Duration
    01:47
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Alice James, Tim Elton, Tanya Houghton, Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  10. 10 A spotless Rose 03:48
    Track
    10
    Title
    A spotless Rose
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Alice James, Tim Elton, Tanya Houghton, Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  11. 11 The Cherry Tree Carol 01:56
    Track
    11
    Title
    The Cherry Tree Carol
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Alice James, Tim Elton, Tanya Houghton, Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  12. 12 O little town 03:33
    Track
    12
    Title
    O little town
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Alice James, Tim Elton, Tanya Houghton, Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  13. 13 Sweet was the song 03:52
    Track
    13
    Title
    Sweet was the song
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Laurie Ashworth, Alice James, Tim Elton, Tanya Houghton, Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  14. 14 Rejoice and be merry 01:55
    Track
    14
    Title
    Rejoice and be merry
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Alice James, Tim Elton, Tanya Houghton, Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  15. 15 This is the truth (II) 03:17
    Track
    15
    Title
    This is the truth (II)
    Duration
    03:17
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Alice James, Tim Elton, Tanya Houghton, Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  16. 16 What sweeter music 04:16
    Track
    16
    Title
    What sweeter music
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  17. 17 Mid-Winter (version for chorus, flute and harp) 03:54
    Track
    17
    Title
    Mid-Winter (version for chorus, flute and harp)
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Alice James, Tanya Houghton
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  18. 18 The Bethlehem Star 02:33
    Track
    18
    Title
    The Bethlehem Star
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  19. 19 Silent night (arr. B. Chilcott for choir and organ) 03:52
    Track
    19
    Title
    Silent night (arr. B. Chilcott for choir and organ)
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Gruber
    Performer
    Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  20. 20 The night he was born 05:27
    Track
    20
    Title
    The night he was born
    Duration
    05:27
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Performer
    Richard Pearce
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  21. 21 Gifts for the Child of Winter 03:46
    Track
    21
    Title
    Gifts for the Child of Winter
    Duration
    03:46
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry
  22. 22 Before the ice (O magnum mysterium) 07:09
    Track
    22
    Title
    Before the ice (O magnum mysterium)
    Duration
    07:09
    Composer
    Bob Chilcott
    Ensemble
    Commotio
    Conductor
    Matthew Berry