Advent Live
The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
This new disc is an important snapshot of the continuing St John’s story, revealing that in recent years, under Andrew Nethsingha’s inspired direction, the choir has retained its renowned clarity,...
Advent Live
The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
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This new disc is an important snapshot of the continuing St John’s story, revealing that in recent years, under Andrew Nethsingha’s inspired direction, the choir has retained its renowned clarity,...
About
The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge’s advent service is a staple of the British choral world, and is broadcast on BBC Radio 3 almost every year. The service features much-loved favourites from the festive season alongside a variety of new works commissioned especially for the event.
This disc of live recordings features performances by the choir from their four most recent services from 2014-17.
Contents and tracklist
- Jack Hawkins, James Adams, Joseph Wicks, Michael Bell
- Choir of St John's College Cambridge
- Andrew Nethsingha
trad.:
The Truth Sent from Above (arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams & Christopher Robinson)
Work length2:39
- William Buttery, Glen Dempsey, Benedict Flinn
- Choir of St John's College Cambridge
- Andrew Nethsingha
- Stephanie Childress, Joseph Wicks, Julia Hwang
- Choir of St John's College Cambridge
- Andrew Nethsingha
Awards and reviews
December 2018
This new disc is an important snapshot of the continuing St John’s story, revealing that in recent years, under Andrew Nethsingha’s inspired direction, the choir has retained its renowned clarity, flamboyance and readiness to take risks. The various organ scholars also give splendid support throughout.
