A ceremony of carols, op. 28 (21:38) -- Rejoice in the lamb, op. 30 (16:55) -- A boy was born, op. 3 (31:09).
Note
The 1st work for chorus (SSA (children's voices))--and harp; the 2nd work a cantata, for vocal soloists (TrATB), chorus (SATB), and organ; the 3rd work for treble solo, unison boys' chorus, and mixed chorus (SSAATTBB).
Words by Christopher Smart (2nd work)--and from various principally anon. sources (1st and 3rd works).
Sung in English, except portions of the 1st work, sung in Latin.
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976, composer.
Title
A ceremony of carols ; Rejoice in the Lamb ; A Boy was born / Britten.
Publisher
[London] : Decca, [1991]
Playing time
002308 001656 002806
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Digital file characteristics
audio file
Performer
Choir of King's College, Cambridge ; Stephen Cleobury, director ; Rachel Masters, harp (1st work) ; Peter Barley, organ (2nd work) ; women from Cambridge University Chamber Choir (3rd work).
Event
Recorded 1990 September and December King's College, Cambridge.
Language
Sung in English, except portions of the 1st work, sung in Latin.