Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Verbum caro (chant)
01. "Verbum caro (chant)" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Salutation Carol
02. "Salutation Carol" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Nowell sing we, both all and some
03. "Nowell sing we, both all and some" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Gaudete
04. "Gaudete" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Hail Mary full of grace
05. "Hail Mary full of grace" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Gloria in excelsis
06. "Gloria in excelsis" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): There is no rose
07. "There is no rose" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Nowell, nowell: Out of your sleep
08. "Nowell, nowell: Out of your sleep" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Remember o thou man
09. "Remember o thou man" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Quid petis, o fili?
10. "Quid petis, o fili?" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Sweet was the song
11. "Sweet was the song" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Lullaby my sweet little baby
12. "Lullaby my sweet little baby" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Ave rex angelorum
13. "Ave rex angelorum" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Drive the cold winter away
14. "Drive the cold winter away" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Nowell, nowell: The boares head
15. "Nowell, nowell: The boares head" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): The old year now has passed away
16. "The old year now has passed away" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Angelus ad Virginem
17. "Angelus ad Virginem" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Nowell, nowell: Dieu vous garde
18. "Nowell, nowell: Dieu vous garde" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Make we joy
19. "Make we joy" Christus Natus Est (An Early English Christmas): Verbum caro
20. "Verbum caro"
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Originally released on the Collins label (Barcode 723722520426)
"Christus Natus Est - An Early English Christmas" is an atmospheric CD that immerses the listener in the sound world of the English Renaissance and early Baroque Christmas tradition. Performed by the celebrated vocal ensemble The Sixteen under the direction of Harry Christophers, together with specialist soloists, this recording brings together motets, carols and liturgical pieces that were sung in England around the Christmas season. Crystal-clear ensemble work, finely balanced voices and an intimate, contemplative mood make this album ideal both for focused listening and for creating a festive, yet tranquil Christmas ambience. The carefully curated programme guides you from meditative, almost mystical choral sonorities to radiant, jubilant pieces that celebrate the Nativity with stylistic authenticity and emotional depth. The artists on this recording - including leading early-music interpreters such as Mark Padmore, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Michael George and the choir and orchestra of The Sixteen - are internationally respected for their stylistic sensitivity and vocal excellence in sacred repertoire. The Sixteen, founded and directed by Harry Christophers, rank among the world's foremost choirs for Renaissance and Baroque music. With an extensive discography, numerous awards and acclaimed concert tours across Europe, America and Asia, they have played a key role in the revival and popularisation of early English choral music. Their recordings are regularly praised for their purity of intonation, expressive phrasing and historically informed yet vibrant interpretations, and "Christus Natus Est - An Early English Christmas" continues this tradition at a particularly high artistic level. The CD is released on Coro, the in-house label of The Sixteen, which has developed a strong profile in early and sacred music. Coro stands for meticulously produced recordings, audiophile sound quality and lovingly designed programmes that often shed new light on lesser-known works or entire repertoire areas. With a catalogue that focuses on Renaissance, Baroque and classical vocal music, Coro has established itself as a benchmark label for listeners who value both artistic integrity and excellent recording technology. The collaboration between The Sixteen and Coro guarantees a production in which musical depth, scholarly foundation and technical perfection come together to create a compelling listening experience that will enrich any classical Christmas collection.
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