Tonight I bow to what seems inevitable at Christmas and share something from John Rutter.
Religious
A Calming Down After Yesterday
This is a text that has been set by many composers through the years – this is one of the older ones, sublimely sung by The Sixteen
A Slumber Song
All that running round the piano in yesterday’s video probably left you needing a rest – so here is something to let you relax.
A Wander Round A Piano
From yesterday’s quite ‘formal’ Ceremony of Carols we switch to something which is best described as a “bit of fun”. Up until now I have managed to avoid sharing anything that has recently appeared in my own newsfeed – however I think that this version is so different from what I heard earlier today that I can get away with a duplication of carol…..
The Songwriter Sings
The song that I was going to share today has already appeared in my newsfeed this morning – so I will save that for another time! This is a more than adequate replacement….
Queen Goes To Bethlehem
A bit of fun today…
Galway Playing Ireland – That’s Appropriate
Music by John Ireland today in an arrangement that is on one of the Christmas LPs in my collection.
Who Is The Little Drummer Boy?
This song probably had to be included in my seasonal choices at some point 😂🥁🥁🥁😂
Not We Three Kings
I am pretty sure that I first heard this carol when I sang it with my school choir. Its not the “Three Kings” that we are most used to.
An Even Older Carol
Again a very old carol – and once again there are many arrangements/versions/interpretations to choose from. All I can say is that this time Enya got my vote.