Label: Signum (SIGCD459) | Year: 2016 Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright (countertenor), Julian Gregory (tenor), Christopher Bruerton (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Jonathan Howard (bass)
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The King’s Singers follow their recent Great American Songbook album with the Christmas equivalent, on a disc that pays homage to the group’s roots whilst acknowledging their current passion for swing.
Traditional favourites such as “The First Nowell,” “In the Bleak Midwinter,” and the beautiful Austrian carol “Still, Still, Still,” jockey for position amongst modern-day classics like “Winter Wonderland,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Sleigh Ride.” All are presented in new arrangements by some of the group’s favourite arrangers: Robert Rice, Keith Roberts and Alexander L’Estrange.
Track Listing
Santa Claus is Coming to TownJohn F. Coots, arr. Alexander L'Estrange2.50
In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst, arr. Alexander L'Estrange5.00
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasMeredith Wilson, arr. Alexander L'Estrange3.03
Still, Still, StillTraditional, arr. Alexander L'Estrange3.38
Carol of the BellsPeter J Wilhousky, arr. Keith Roberts2.43
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearRichard Storrs Willis, arr. Robert Rice4.15
Frosty vs. Rudolph: The Re-bootWalter Rollins, Steve Nelson & Johnny Marks, arr. Robert Rice3.47
White ChristmasIrving Berlin, arr. Robert Rice3.10
Ding Dong! Merrily on HighTraditional, arr. Robert Rice2.24
The First NowellTraditional, arr. Robert Rice4.58
Sleigh RideMitchell Parrish, arr. Alexander L'Estrange2.31
The Little Boy that Santa Claus ForgotMichael Carr, Tommie Connor & Jimmy Leach, arr. Alexander L'Estrange3.31
Silent NightFranz Xavier Gruber, arr. Keith Roberts4.21
Winter WonderlandFelix Bernard, arr. Alexander L'Estrange4.34
Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasHugh Martin, arr. Keith Roberts2.48
We Wish You a Merry ChristmasTraditional, arr. Alexander L'Estrange2.20
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