1 reviews

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1

EAN: 5028612206516

Release Date: October 26, 1999
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Tracks:

•	O Emmanuel (Advent Antiphon) - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
•	A Maiden Most Gentle - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
•	Virgin-Born We Bow Before Thee - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Heber, Reginald
•	Gabriel's Message - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Baring-Gould, Rev S
•	Of the Father's Heart Begotten - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
•	Zion hears the watchmen's voices - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
•	Plainsong: O Wisdom Which Camest Out - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
•	Hymn to the Virgin - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Britten, Benjamin
•	The Cherry Tree Carol - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Traditional
•	Jesus Christ the Apple Tree - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Poston, Elizabeth
•	In Dulci Jubilo BWV 729 - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Bach, Johann Sebast
•	The Lamb - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Tavener, John
•	O Little Town of Bethlehem - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Traditional
•	What Can I Give Him? - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Rossetti, Christina
•	Noel Grand Jeu et Duo - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Daquin, Louis Claud
•	I Sing of a Maiden - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Traditional
•	Plainsong: O Dayspring, Brightness of Light Everlasting - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
•	The Three Kings - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Cornelius, Peter
•	The Little Road to Bethlehem - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Rose, Margaret
•	See Amid the Winter's Snow - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Goss, John
•	A New Year Carol - The Choir of Chester Cathedral,
•	Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Madan
•	A Grateful Heart - The Choir of Chester Cathedral, Herbert, George

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

Takes me home- literally November 2, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Having spent the best part of my first nineteen years of life in Chester, under the shadow of it's fine cathedral, I can recommend this recording to anyone who wants to experience a warm yet distinctly different Christmas in music. David Poulter's appointment to Chester did the choir the power of good; one need only listen to previous recordings in comparison with this one to identify the improvement. What sets this disc apart is that, having gone through most of the traditional carols in volumes one and two (from York and Durham respectively) an innovative programme was needed. Whilst it could be argued that the Advent plainsong or Tavener's "The Lamb" aren't exactly "joyful", and such items as Plumstead's "A grateful heart" or Vann's "Virgin born, we bow before thee" are not specifically Christmas pieces, there is a warmth and homeliness that will draw listeners in. As is typical of Priory, the notes are brief and full texts are supplied. Take it as you will, but for me it will always remind me of some beautiful Christmases in the city that is my home.