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

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / John Scott

Celebrate the joy of the festive season with Christmas at St. Paul’s Cathedral, a beautiful collection of Christmas carols and choral masterpieces performed by the renowned Choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral. This stunning album captures the spirit of Christmas with a mix of traditional carols, classical arrangements, and seasonal choral works, all brought to life in the breathtaking acoustics of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Featuring The Holly and the Ivy, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Sleigh Ride, and Bethlehem Down, this album brings together timeless Christmas melodies alongside rare and exquisite choral gems. With arrangements by Christopher Palmer and Dana Perna, the recording showcases the richness of the choir’s harmonies and the grandeur of one of the world’s most iconic cathedrals.

A must-have for lovers of classical and sacred music, this album is perfect for creating a magical and uplifting atmosphere during the holiday season.

Track Listing:

1. The Holly and the Ivy (Fantasie über Weihnachtslieder) (Arr. Christopher Palmer)
2. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140 (Excerpt): Zion hears the watchmen’s voices
3. The Sussex Mummers’ Christmas Carol (Arr. Dana Perna)
4. A Legend (Excerpt from Lieder, Op. 54) – Thomas Colwell
5. A Spotless Rose – Martin Oxenham
6. Sleigh Ride
7. The Noble Stem of Jesse
8. Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Excerpt from Choral Preludes, Op. 122)
9. A Christmas Sequence (Film music from Ben-Hur and King of Kings, Arr. Christopher Palmer) – Mary and Joseph - Star
10. Bethlehem Down
11. A Maid Peerless – Thomas Colwell
12. A New Year Carol
13. In Bethlehem City
14. I Sing of a Maiden (Arr. Christopher Palmer)
15. Christmas Day