Advent at St Paul’s – The Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral

Experience the beauty and anticipation of the Advent season through this rich collection of sacred choral music, performed by The Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral under the direction of John Scott, with Andrew Lucas on the organ.

This vibrant recording captures the spiritual essence of Advent — from the radiant joy of William Byrd’s Laetentur caeli to the contemplative power of Benjamin Britten’s Hymn to St Columba. Featuring works by composers including Palestrina, Parsons, Gibbons, and Rutter, the album offers an inspiring journey from expectation to celebration.

Beautifully recorded within the majestic acoustics of St Paul’s Cathedral, Advent at St Paul’s is an essential addition for lovers of sacred choral music and those seeking meaningful reflection during the Advent season.

Track Listing:

1. Processional: Laudes Regiae [5'40]
2. Mattins Responsory (after Palestrina) [3'13]
3. Ecce Concipies – Jacob Handl [2'18]
4. Blow out the Trumpet in Sion – Martin Peerson [2'39]
5. Drop Down Ye Heavens from Above – Richard Lloyd [7'01]
6. Laetentur Caeli – William Byrd [3'21]
7. Echo Carol – Philip Wilby [3'09]
8. Hosanna to the Son of David – Thomas Weelkes [2'10]
9. A Hymn of St. Columba – Benjamin Britten [2'26]
10. Rejoice in the Lord Alway – Anonymous [3'19]
11. This is the Record of John – Orlando Gibbons [4'43]
12. Hymn to the Creator of Light – John Rutter [7'57]
13. Angelus ad Virginem (arr. Willcocks) [2'36]
14. Virga Jesse Floruit – Anton Bruckner [4'00]
15. Ave Maria – Robert Parsons [5'17]
16. Vesper Responsory (after Palestrina) [1'40]
17. O Come, O Come Emmanuel (arr. Carter) [3'55]
18. Organ Toccata on Veni Emmanuel – Andrew Carter [4'18]

Album Details:

• Choir: St Paul’s Cathedral Choir
• Director: John Scott
• Organist: Andrew Lucas
• Recorded: June 1997
• Label: Helios / Hyperion
• Total Playing Time: 67:24
• Format: CD