Candlelight: Seasonal Reflections and Celebrations, John Rutter, Music CD

Candlelight: Seasonal Reflections and Celebrations
1.	Candlelight Carol 4:14
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
2.	O Magnum Mysterium, motet for 4 voices 4:05
	Composed by Tom�s Luis de Victoria
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
3.	When Icicles Hang: Blow, blow, thou winter wind 3:54
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
4.	Puer nobis, for chorus 2:25
	Composed by Richard Rodney Bennett
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
5.	Magnificat for soprano, chorus & orchestra: Of a Rose, a lovely Rose 5:02
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
6.	Lullay Mine Liking, for soloists & chorus 3:41
	Composed by Richard Rodney Bennett
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers, Clare Wilkinson, Elin Manahan Thomas, City of London Sinfonia, Sam Evans and ben Breakwell
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In this compilation of music from previously released Christmas albums, John Rutter writes that his intent is to create a collection that reflects the variety of the Christmas season -- the religious and the secular, the contemplative and the festive -- and is fully successful in gathering selections that are diverse, but fit well together. The Cambridge Singers have a sweet sound and sing with full but pure, straight tone that's ideal for this repertoire. Many of the songs and carols are a cappella, but some are accompanied with delicacy by the London Sinfonietta, and Rutter conducts with a soft-edged suppleness. Rutter's own pieces are prominently featured; eight of the twenty pieces are his, as well as several of the arrangements. His secular song "Blow, blow, thou winter wind" is one of the album's highlights -- a lovely and evocative setting of a text from As You Like It -- and his "Candlelight Carol" and "What Sweeter Music" are fast becoming classics with amateur choirs. Harold Darke's "In the bleak mid-winter" and Richard Rodney Bennett's "Lullay mine liking" are also outstanding examples of Anglican anthems. The album includes non-English fare, including pieces by Victoria, Palestrina, and Poulenc. The sound is warm and resonant. The album should be of interest to anyone looking for a mellow, beautifully sung collection of Christmas music other than the most familiar carols. Stephen Eddins, All Music Guide

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Candlelight: Seasonal Reflections and Celebrations
1.	Candlelight Carol 4:14
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
2.	O Magnum Mysterium, motet for 4 voices 4:05
	Composed by Tom�s Luis de Victoria
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
3.	When Icicles Hang: Blow, blow, thou winter wind 3:54
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
4.	Puer nobis, for chorus 2:25
	Composed by Richard Rodney Bennett
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
5.	Magnificat for soprano, chorus & orchestra: Of a Rose, a lovely Rose 5:02
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
6.	Lullay Mine Liking, for soloists & chorus 3:41
	Composed by Richard Rodney Bennett
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers, Clare Wilkinson, Elin Manahan Thomas, City of London Sinfonia, Sam Evans and ben Breakwell
7.	In the Bleak Midwinter 4:39
	Composed by Harold Darke
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
8.	Away in a Manger 2:49
	Composed by James R. Murray
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
9.	Wind in the Willows, for narrator, vocal ensemble & orchestra: Wild Wood Carol 3:13
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
10.	Videntes stellam, motet for chorus (4 motets pour le temps de No�l), FP 152/3 2:40
	Composed by Poulenc
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
11.	Suite Antique (for flute, harpsichord & strings): Chanson 3:19
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by John Birch, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Andrew Nicholson
12.	What Sweeter Music 4:23
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
13.	Veni, Redemptor Gentium, hymn 2:50
	Composed by Sarum Chant
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
14.	Hodie Christus natus est, for 4 voices 2:14
	Composed by G.P. Da Palestrina
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
15.	Hodie Christus natus est, motet for chorus (4 motets pour le temps de No�l), FP 152/4 2:07
	Composed by Poulenc
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
16.	Les anges dans nos campagnes (French), carol (AKA Angels We Have Heard On High) 2:20
	Composed by Christmas Traditional
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
17.	What Cheer?, carol arrangement for chorus (Christmas Carols No. 2) 1:20
	Composed by William Walton
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
18.	Wassail Song ("Here We Come A-Wassailing"), carol 2:43
	Composed by Christmas Traditional
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
19.	When Icicles Hang: Good ale 2:47
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia
20.	The Very Best Time of Year, carol 3:47
	Composed by John Rutter
	Conducted by John Rutter
	Performed by The Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia

All Music Guide

In this compilation of music from previously released Christmas albums, John Rutter writes that his intent is to create a collection that reflects the variety of the Christmas season -- the religious and the secular, the contemplative and the festive -- and is fully successful in gathering selections that are diverse, but fit well together. The Cambridge Singers have a sweet sound and sing with full but pure, straight tone that's ideal for this repertoire. Many of the songs and carols are a cappella, but some are accompanied with delicacy by the London Sinfonietta, and Rutter conducts with a soft-edged suppleness. Rutter's own pieces are prominently featured; eight of the twenty pieces are his, as well as several of the arrangements. His secular song "Blow, blow, thou winter wind" is one of the album's highlights -- a lovely and evocative setting of a text from As You Like It -- and his "Candlelight Carol" and "What Sweeter Music" are fast becoming classics with amateur choirs. Harold Darke's "In the bleak mid-winter" and Richard Rodney Bennett's "Lullay mine liking" are also outstanding examples of Anglican anthems. The album includes non-English fare, including pieces by Victoria, Palestrina, and Poulenc. The sound is warm and resonant. The album should be of interest to anyone looking for a mellow, beautifully sung collection of Christmas music other than the most familiar carols. Stephen Eddins

Product Details

Format: CD
Original Release: 2006
Release Date: 10/09/2007
Label: COLLEGIUM
Catalog No.: 518
UPC: 040888051824
Sales Rank: 16,334

Album Credits
Performance Credits
John Rutter		Primary Artist