Celebrating the season from the Annunciation to the Nativity this programme covers the Renaissance to the modern day with works by Josquin, Byrd, and Gibbons, alongside first performances of special commissions from Tavener and Skempton.
The Choir of St Mary's Edinburgh is Scotland's premier cathedral choir, with a commitment to commissioning new sacred music.
Track Listing:
Rorate Coeli: Rorate Coeli - William Byrd
Orlando Gibbons: This Is The Record Of John: This Is The Record Of John - Orlando Gibbons
Praetorius: Magnificat Quinti Toni: Magnificat Quinti Toni - Hieronymous Praetorius
Monteverdi: Ave Maris Stella: Ave Maris Stella - Claudio Monteverdi
John Tavener: Mother Of God: Hymn To The Mother Of God - John Tavener
Britten: Hymn Of St. Columba: Hymn Of St. Columba - Benjamin Britten
Adam Lay Ybounden: Adam Lay Ybounden - Howard Skempton
Det ëR En Ros Utsprungen - Jan Sandstrom
Hills Of The North, Rejoice: Hills Of The North, Rejoice - Martin Shaw
Praeter Rerum Seriem: Praeter Rerum Seriem - Josquin Desprez
Angelus Ad Virginem: Angelus Ad Virginem - Anonymous
There Is No Rose: There Is No Rose - John Joubert
Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child: Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child - Kenneth Leighton
On Christmas Night - "Sussex Carol": On Christmas Night - "Sussex Carol" - Traditional
See Amid The Winter'S Snow: See Amid The Winter's Snow - John West
Away In A Manger: Away In A Manger - Jennifer Kelsey
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Felix Mendelssohn