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A Choral Christmas

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Article Number: 505217000

VOCES8, the internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble, presents a joyous musical Christmas spectacular full of sparkling, cinematic new arrangements of beloved carols by U.S. composer Taylor Scott Davis on its new album, A Choral Christmas. The album features several world premiere recordings of brand new works and arrangements, including the album's centerpiece, a major new work for chorus and orchestra, Taylor Scott Davis' stunning setting of the Magnificat. Also featured is the quiet and intimate new a cappella song "The Sleeping Child" by British composer Bob Chilcott, written especially for VOCES8. "A Choral Christmas" is VOCES8's most extensive recording to date - featuring the VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra for the first time, with instrumental soloists, and conducted by VOCES8 co-founder and countertenor Barnaby Smith.

Tracklist:

1. Joy to the World *
2. Away in a Manger *
3. Chilcott: The Sleeping Child *
4. O Come, All Ye Faithful *
5. Davis: Magnificat: I. Magnificat anima mea *
6. Davis: Magnificat: II. Shall I Rejoice *
7. Davis: Magnificat: III. Et misericordia *
8. Davis: Magnificat: IV. Deposuit *
9. Davis: Magnificat: V. Gloria Patri *
10. O Come, O Come Emmanuel *
11. Silent Night *
12. In Dulci Jubilo
13. Gabriel's Message *
14. Hewitt Jones: A Christmas Cracker
15. Anderson: Sleigh Ride

*World premiere works & arrangements

Tracks 1, 2, 4, 10, 11 arranged by Taylor Scott Davis
Track 13 arranged by Jim Clements
Tracks 2 and 11 featuring Jack Liebeck (violin)

Format Album
Release Date 2023

Tracklist

  1. 1. Joy to the World (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)
  2. 2. Away in a Manger (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)
  3. 3. The Sleeping Child
  4. 4. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)
  5. 5. I. Magnificat anima mea (Version for Full Orchestra)
  6. 6. II. Shall I Rejoice (Version for Full Orchestra)
  7. 7. III. Et misericordia (Version for Full Orchestra)
  8. 8. IV. Deposuit (Version for Full Orchestra)
  9. 9. V. Gloria Patri (Version for Full Orchestra)
  10. 10. O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)
  11. 11. Silent Night (Arr. Taylor Scott Davis)
  12. 12. In dulci jubilo (Arr. Pearsall)
  13. 13. Gabriel's Message (Arr. Clements)
  14. 14. A Christmas Cracker
  15. 15. Sleigh Ride