Roderick Williams, Martin Ford, Vasari Singers & Jeremy Backhouse - Music on Christmas Morning (2023)

Christmas is a time for special musical experiences, from gentle traditional carols to rousing calls for worship. This recording fully represents the Vasari Singers' renowned seasonal programmes, mixing familiar festive fun with newly inspired creations such as the world premiere recording of Helena Paish's beautiful setting of words by the youngest of the Bronte sisters. From the evocative narrative of Finzi's In Terra Pax to the joyous potpourri of A Merry Little Christmas, this, like the Vasari Singers' previous Christmas release, A Winter's Light (Naxos 8.573030), is a recording to treasure.

Tracklist
01. In Terra Pax, Christmas Scene, Op. 39 (Arr. M. Ford for 2 Voices, Choir and Organ)
02. On Christmas Night "Sussex Carol" (Arr. D. Willcocks for Choir and Organ)
03. Christmas Lullaby (Version for Choir and Organ)
04. A Spotless Rose
05. Venite, Gaudete!
06. Music on Christmas Morning
07. Dormi, Jesu
08. Les anges dans nos campagnes
09. Quelle est cette odeur agréable? (Arr. D. Willcocks for Voice, Choir and Organ)
10. Ding Dong! Merrily On High (Arr. S. Nicholson for Choir and Organ)
11. Candlelight Carol (Version for Choir and Organ)
12. London Waits (Past Three O'clock)
13. Nova, nova
14. Sleep, Jesus, Sleep (Arr. R. Panufnik for Voice, Choir and Piano)
15. A Merry Little Christmas (Arr. G. Richards for Choir and Piano)
16. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. B. Chilcott for Choir and Piano)