【Choir】№14 God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ MUSIC FROM: English Traditional ※ Published by: William B. Sandys (1833) ※ Lyrics from: Charles Dickens' …More
【Choir】№14 God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ MUSIC FROM: English Traditional ※ Published by: William B. Sandys (1833) ※ Lyrics from: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol ※ Arranged by: David Willcocks ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, Hymn ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: English ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § [All] God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ our Saviour Was born upon this day, To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray: O tidings of comfort and joy. [Choir] From God our heavenly Father A blessèd angel came, And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same, How that in Bethlehem was born: The Son of God by name: O tidings of comfort and joy. [All] The shepherds at those tidings Rejoicèd much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm, and wind, And went to Bethlehem straightway This blessèd …More
【Choir】№13 The Shepherd's Carol (Bob Chilcott) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Music by: Bob Chilcott (2000) ※ Lyrics by: Anonymous, Traditional ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, …More
【Choir】№13 The Shepherd's Carol (Bob Chilcott) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Music by: Bob Chilcott (2000) ※ Lyrics by: Anonymous, Traditional ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, A cappella ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: English ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § We stood on the hills, Lady, Our day’s work done, Watching the frosted meadows That winter had won. The evening was calm, Lady, The air so still, Silence more lovely than music Folded the hill. There was a star, Lady, Shone in the night, Larger than Venus it was And bright, so bright. Oh, a voice from the sky, Lady, It seemed to us then, Telling of God being born In the world of men. And so we have come, Lady, Our day’s work done, Our love, our hopes, ourselves We give to your son.
GOTHIC CATHEDRAL of SAINT-CÉCILE, Albi, France. TOPCAMERMAN on Nov 22, 2010 Albi Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Saint Cecilia (French: Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi), is the most important …More
GOTHIC CATHEDRAL of SAINT-CÉCILE, Albi, France. TOPCAMERMAN on Nov 22, 2010 Albi Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Saint Cecilia (French: Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi), is the most important religious building in Albi, southern France, and the seat of the Archbishop of Albi (in full, Albi-Castres-Lavaur). First built as a fortress begun in 1287 and under construction for 200 years, it is claimed to be the largest brick building in the world.[1]
【Choir】№12 Angels from the Realms of Glory ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: REGENT SQUARE (B♭ major) ※ Music by: Henry Thomas Smart (1866) ※ Lyrics by: James Montgomery (1816) …More
【Choir】№12 Angels from the Realms of Glory ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: REGENT SQUARE (B♭ major) ※ Music by: Henry Thomas Smart (1866) ※ Lyrics by: James Montgomery (1816) ※ Arranged by: Reginald Jacques ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, A cappella ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: English & Latin ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye who sang creation’s story Now proclaim Messiah’s birth: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching o’er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing; Yonder shines the Infant Light: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In his temple shall appear: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Though an infant now we view him, He shall fill his Father’s throne, Gather all the nations to him; Every knee shall …More
【Choir】№11 A Virgin Most Pure (arr. Cleobury) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: SANDYS (C major) ※ Music by: Barney W. English ※ Lyrics from: English Traditional ※ Arranged by …More
【Choir】№11 A Virgin Most Pure (arr. Cleobury) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: SANDYS (C major) ※ Music by: Barney W. English ※ Lyrics from: English Traditional ※ Arranged by: Stephen Cleobury ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: English ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § A virgin most pure, as the prophets do tell, Hath brought forth a baby, as it hath befel; To be our Redeemer from death, hell and sin, Which Adam’s transgression hath wrapped us in: [Refrain] Aye, and therefore be merry, Rejoice and be you merry; Set sorrows aside; Christ Jesus our Saviour was born on this tide. At Bethlem in Jewry a city there was, Where Joseph and Mary together did pass, And there to be taxed with many one mo’, For Caesar commanded the same should be so: [Refrain] But when they had enter’d the city so fair, A number of people so mighty was there, That Joseph and Mary, whose substance …More
【Choir】№10 Rocking Carol (arr. Willcocks) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: ROCKING (F major or modal) ※ Music from: Czech Traditional ※ Collected by: Martin Shaw (1928) ※ Lyrics …More
【Choir】№10 Rocking Carol (arr. Willcocks) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: ROCKING (F major or modal) ※ Music from: Czech Traditional ※ Collected by: Martin Shaw (1928) ※ Lyrics from: Czech Traditional ※ Translated by: Percy Dearmer ※ Arranged by: David Willcocks ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, Lullaby, A cappella ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: English ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, do not stir; We will lend a coat of fur We will rock you, rock you, rock you, We will rock you, rock you, rock you; See the fur to keep you warm, Snugly round your tiny form. Mary’s little baby, sleep, sweetly sleep, Sleep in comfort, slumber deep; We will rock you, rock you, rock you We will rock you, rock you, rock you; We will serve you all we can, Darling, darling little man.
【Choir】№9 O Little Town of Bethlehem ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: FOREST GREEN (F major or modal) ※ Music from: English Traditional ※ Lyrics by: Phillips Brooks (1868) ※ …More
【Choir】№9 O Little Town of Bethlehem ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: FOREST GREEN (F major or modal) ※ Music from: English Traditional ※ Lyrics by: Phillips Brooks (1868) ※ Based on: Luke 2:11, 12 ※ Arranged by: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1906) ※ Descant by: Thomas Armstrong ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, Hymn ※ Number of voices: 4+1vv ※ Voicing: SATB+Descant ※ Language: English ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § [All] O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night. [Choir] How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming; But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him, still The dear Christ enters in. [All] O holy Child of …More
【Choir】№8 Ding! Dong! Merrily on High ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: BRANLE DE L'OFFICIEL (G major or modal) ※ Music by: Jehan Tabourot (1588) ※ Lyrics by: George Ratcliffe …More
【Choir】№8 Ding! Dong! Merrily on High ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: BRANLE DE L'OFFICIEL (G major or modal) ※ Music by: Jehan Tabourot (1588) ※ Lyrics by: George Ratcliffe Woodward (1924) ※ Arranged by: Malcolm Williamson ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, A cappella ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: English & Latin ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § Ding! dong! merrily on high In heaven the bells are ringing! Ding! dong! verily the sky Is riven with angel-singing! Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis. E’en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And “I-o, i-o, i-o!” By priest and people sungen: Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis. Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers: Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis.
【Choir】№7 A Spotless Rose (Herbert Howells) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Music by: Herbert Howells ※ Lyrics from: German Carol (14th century) ※ Translated by: Catherine Winkworth …More
【Choir】№7 A Spotless Rose (Herbert Howells) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Music by: Herbert Howells ※ Lyrics from: German Carol (14th century) ※ Translated by: Catherine Winkworth ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, A cappella ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: English ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § A spotless Rose is blowing, Sprung from a tender root, Of ancient seers’ foreshowing, Of Jesse promised fruit; Its fairest bud unfolds to light Amid the cold, cold winter, And in the dark midnight. The Rose which I am singing, Whereof Isaiah said, Is from its sweet root springing In Mary, purest Maid; For through our God’s great love and might, The blessèd Babe she bare us In a cold, cold winter’s night.
【Choir】№6 Bogoróditse Dyévo (Arvo Pärt) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Music by: Arvo Pärt ※ Lyrics from: The Orthodox Liturgy ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, A cappella ※ Number …More
【Choir】№6 Bogoróditse Dyévo (Arvo Pärt) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Music by: Arvo Pärt ※ Lyrics from: The Orthodox Liturgy ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, A cappella ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: Russian ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § Богородице Дево, радуйся, Благодатная Марие, Господь с Тобою: благословена Ты в женах и благословен плод чрева Твоего, яко Спаса родила еси душ наших. § Translation § Rejoice, O virgin Mary, Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, For thou hast borne the Saviour of our souls.
【Choir】№5 A Hymn to the Virgin (B. Britten) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Music by: Benjamin Britten ※ Lyrics by: Anonymous (14th century) ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, Anthem …More
【Choir】№5 A Hymn to the Virgin (B. Britten) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Music by: Benjamin Britten ※ Lyrics by: Anonymous (14th century) ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, Anthem, A cappella ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: English & Latin ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § Of one that is so fair and bright Velut maris stella, Brighter than the day is light, Parens et puella: I cry to thee, thou see to me, Lady, pray thy Son for me, Tam pia, That I may come to thee. Maria! All this world was forlorn Eva peccatrice, Till our Lord was y-born De te genetrice. With ave it went away Darkest night, and comes the day Salutis; The well springeth out of thee. Virtutis. Lady, flow’r of ev’ry thing, Rosa sine spina, Thou bare Jesu, Heaven’s King, Gratia divina: Of all thou bear’st the prize, Lady, queen of paradise Electa: Maid mild, mother es Effecta.
【Choir】№4 Angelus ad Virginem (arr. Cleobury) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: ANGELUS AD VIRGINEM (G major) ※ Music from: Irish traditional (14th century) ※ Lyrics from: A …More
【Choir】№4 Angelus ad Virginem (arr. Cleobury) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: ANGELUS AD VIRGINEM (G major) ※ Music from: Irish traditional (14th century) ※ Lyrics from: A medieval poetry (13th century) ※ Arranged by: Stephen Cleobury ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: Latin ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § Angelus ad Virginem Sub intrans in conclave, Virginis formidinem Demulcens, inquit: Ave! Ave regina virginum; Caeli terraeque Dominum Concipies Et paries intacta Salutem hominum; Tu porta caeli facta, Medela criminum. Quomodo conciperem Quae virum non cognovi? Qualiter infringerem Quod firma mente vovi? Spiritus Sancti gratia Perficiet haec omnia; Ne timeas, Sed gaudeas, secura Quod castimonia Manebit in te pura Dei potentia. Ad haec virgo nobilis Respondens inquit ei: Ancilla sum humilis Omnipotentis Dei. Tibi caelesti nuntio, Tanti secreti conscio, Consentiens, …More
【Choir】№2 In Dulci Jubilo (arr. Pearsall) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO (F major / F major or modal) ※ Music from: German Traditional (14th century) ※ Original …More
【Choir】№2 In Dulci Jubilo (arr. Pearsall) ╬ Carols from King's College, Cambridge 2013 ※ Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO (F major / F major or modal) ※ Music from: German Traditional (14th century) ※ Original lyrics by: Henry Suso / Amandus (1328) ※ Translated by: Christopher Moore ※ Arranged by: Robert Lucas de Pearsall ※ Genre: Sacred, Christmas carol, A cappella ※ Number of voices: 4vv ※ Voicing: SATB ※ Language: Latin & English ※ Choir of: King's College, Cambridge (2013) ※ Directed by: Stephen Cleobury § Lyrics § In dulci jubilo let us our homage shew; Our heart’s joy reclineth In praesepio, And like a bright star shineth Matris in gremio. Alpha es et O. Alpha es et O. O Jesu parvule, I yearn for thee alway! Listen to my ditty, O Puer optime, Have pity on me, pity, O princeps gloriae! Trahe me post te! Trahe me post te! O Patris caritas, O Nati lenitas! Deeply were we stainèd Per nostra crimina; But thou hast for us gainèd Coelorum gaudia. O that we were there! O that we were there! Ubi sunt …More
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Cerimonia di accensione dell'Albero di Natale. (en) The lighting ceremony of the Christmas Tree (donated this year from Bavaria) will take place with the participation …More
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Cerimonia di accensione dell'Albero di Natale. (en) The lighting ceremony of the Christmas Tree (donated this year from Bavaria) will take place with the participation of local authorities and vaticans. (it) La cerimonia di accensione dell'Albero, donato quest'anno dalla Baviera, avverrà con la partecipazione delle Autorità locali e Vaticane.
The Palestrina 400 Concert. Basílica de Santa María la Mayor. Roma The Tallis Scholars. Directed by Peter Phillips Surge, illuminare Missa Papae Marcelli Kyrie 4:20 Missa Papae Marcelli Gloria 8.40 …More
The Palestrina 400 Concert. Basílica de Santa María la Mayor. Roma The Tallis Scholars. Directed by Peter Phillips Surge, illuminare Missa Papae Marcelli Kyrie 4:20 Missa Papae Marcelli Gloria 8.40 Missa Papae Marcelli Credo 14.30 Missa Papae Marcelli Sanctus 23.43 Missa Papae Marcelli Agnus Dei 30.35 Miserere mei Deus [Allegri] 38.45 Stabat Mater 52.40 Alma Redemptoris Mater 1.02.00 Magnificat 1.05.00 Nunc dimittis 1.15.00
