{"product_id":"kings-college-choir-cambridge-directed-by-philip-ledger-a-festival-of-lessons-and-carols-from-kings","title":"King's College Choir, Cambridge Directed By Philip Ledger – A Festival Of Lessons And Carols From King's","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing's College Choir, Cambridge, Directed By Philip Ledger – A Festival Of Lessons And Carols From King's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmerse yourself in the timeless sound of English Christmas choral music with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Festival Of Lessons And Carols From King's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the renowned King's College Choir, Cambridge, under the direction of Sir Philip Ledger. Combining traditional carols, sacred vocal works and readings from the Christmas story, this recording reflects one of Britain's most cherished musical and festive traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has been held at King's College Chapel, Cambridge, since 1918. Its distinctive format brings together biblical readings tracing the story of humanity, the birth of Christ and the promise of salvation, interspersed with music that ranges from medieval sacred repertoire to familiar Christmas hymns. First broadcast by the BBC in 1928, the service has become an internationally recognised part of Christmas for generations of listeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Ledger served as Director of Music at King's College from 1974 to 1982, succeeding Sir David Willcocks. A distinguished conductor, organist and educator, Ledger continued the college's celebrated English choral tradition while bringing his own musical judgement to its performances and recordings. His association with the choir makes this album an appealing document of an important period in the institution's musical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe programme opens with the much-loved \"Once In Royal David's City\", whose familiar melody establishes the contemplative atmosphere of the service. From there, the Bidding Prayer and successive lessons are woven together with carols and sacred works, including \"Resonet In Laudibus\", the medieval English poem \"Adam Lay Ybounden\", the traditional \"Sussex Carol\" and \"A Maiden Most Gentle\". The combination of spoken readings and choral music gives the recording a sense of occasion that distinguishes it from a straightforward collection of seasonal songs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second side continues with traditional favourites such as \"Stille Nacht\", \"Chester Carol\" and \"Angels From The Realm Of Glory\", before building towards the concluding sequence of \"O Come, All Ye Faithful\", the Christmas Eve Collect and Blessing, and \"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing\". The final organ voluntary, \"In Dulci Jublio\", provides a fitting musical conclusion to the programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor listeners who appreciate traditional Christmas carols, classical choral music and the heritage of British cathedral singing, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Festival Of Lessons And Carols From King's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an evocative seasonal listening experience. It is particularly suited to those who value the combination of sacred readings, traditional repertoire and the distinctive clarity of a celebrated English chapel choir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive choice for a Christmas record collection, this recording celebrates a musical tradition that has connected generations of listeners with the spirit and sound of Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Once In Royal David's City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. The Bidding Prayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3. Resonet In Laudibus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4. First Lesson - Genesis III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5. Adam Lay Ybounden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA6. Sussex Carol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA7. Second Lesson - Isaiah IX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA8. Joseph And Mary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA9. Third Lesson - St. Luke I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA10. A Maiden Most Gentle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA11. Fourth Lesson - St. Luke II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. Stille Nacht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2. Chester Carol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3. Fifth Lesson - St. Luke II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB4. Angels From The Realm Of Glory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB5. Sixth Lesson - St. Matthew II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB6. A Babe Is Born\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB7. Seventh Lesson - St. John I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB8. O Come, All Ye Faithful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB9. The Collect For Christmas Eve And The Blessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB10. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB11. 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