David Dunnett

Ikon, David Hill

This glorious programme represents both the unique magic of Christmas carols, and the deeply rooted tradition of re-inventing their words and music for the times in which they are performed. From David Hill’s unashamedly lush, close-part harmonies enhancing Silent Night, to Eric Whitacre’s hallmark luminous vocal textures in Lux aurumque, this recording is a superb celebration of the moving atmosphere and festive nature of the Christmas season. This programme is drawn from an exciting collection of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany music for mixed voice choirs, edited by David Hill. This fine recording presents a varied selection of beautiful carols that capture the essence of the collection in stunning performances by the choir IKON.

• anon.: Angelus ad virginem
• trad.: Coventry Carol
• trad.: Ding dong! merrily on high
• trad.: O come, o come, Emmanuel
• Gruber, F: Silent Night
• Holst: Lullay my liking, H129, Op. 34 No. 2
• Howells: Long, Long Ago
• Joubert: Torches
• Kirkpatrick: Away in a Manger
• Leighton: The Christ Child
• Martin, M: Adam lay ybounden
• Niles: I wonder as I wander
• Peacock, A: Venite, Gaudete!
• Pearsall: In dulci jubilo
• Praetorius, M: Resonet in laudibus (à 6)
• Tavener: Rocking
• Wade, J F: O come, all ye faithful
• Warlock: Bethlehem Down
• Whitacre: Lux aurumque