Advent Live
) | Label: SIG Catalog: SIGCD535 Format: CD Wicks, Joseph; Denholm, Anne; Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge; Childress, Stephanie; Buttery, William; Cutting, Hugh; Adams, James; Hawkins, Jack; Nethsingha, Andrew; Dempsey, Glen; Flinn, Benedict; Bell, Michael; Hwang, JuliaA Staple of the British choral world, the Advent service from St John's College, Cambridge is broadcast on BBC Radio 3 every year, and features a variety of new commissions alongside much-loved favorites from the festive season. This album of live recordings features performances by the choir from their four most recent services from 2014-17. The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge (link is external) is one of the finest collegiate choirs in the world – known and loved by millions from its broadcasts, concert tours and over 90 recordings. Founded in the 1670s, the Choir is known for its rich, warm and distinctive sound, its expressive interpretations and its ability to sing in a variety of styles. Alongside this discipline, the Choir is particularly proud of its happy, relaxed and mutually supportive atmosphere. The Choir is directed by Andrew Nethsingha following in a long line of eminent Directors of Music, recently Dr George Guest, Dr Christopher Robinson and Dr David Hill.  Price: $25.98 |