Nativity Carol (John Rutter)

My introduction to John Rutter was in the recording, The Holly and the Ivy: Carols from Clare College. I love Christmas music and this album became a favorite and made me pay attention to the work of John Rutter who is one of the most notable composers and choral directors living today. Rutter has certainly made his mark in sacred choral music.  “Nativity Carol” is one of Rutter’s compositions and appears on The John Rutter Christmas Album.  It is performed here by the King’s College Choir, Cambridge

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Monday Music: Herefordshire Carol

The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

Form the Your Tube notes:

In this arrangement this is sometimes called the Herefordshire Carol as the tune was collected by Vaughan Williams at King's Pyon in that county. Otherwise, and in the longer version collected by Sharp, it is often known by its first line: 'This Is the Truth Sent From Above'.

When Vaughan Williams is sung at church, it is always a good day.

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Monday Music: John Rutter's Nativity Carol

My introduction to John Rutter was in the recording, The Holly and the Ivy: Carols from Clare College. I love Christmas music and this album became a favorite and made me pay attention to the work of John Rutter who is one of the most notable composers and choral directors living today. Rutter has certainly made his mark in sacred choral music.  “Nativity Carol” is one of Rutter’s compositions and appears on The John Rutter Christmas Album.  It is performed here by the King’s College Choir, Cambridge

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