Hanover Boys Choir & London Brass: |Christmas Carols

Globally acclaimed London Brass and the magical sound of the Hanover Boys Choir in fruitful symbiosis: the present recording of English choral music for Christmas offers the entire spectrum of sound experiences, ranging from intimate two-voice settings to vibrant eight-voice arrangements. Christmas Carols unties pieces by the most important English composers of the Renaissance, Romantic era, and the modern period through their festively English Christmas atmosphere. The programme not only covers a broad range of styles, but illustrates the Christmas spirit from various perspectives. In addition to arrangements of traditional melodies, works such as Benjamin Britten’s “Hymn to the Virgin” and Bob Chilcott’s ‘shepherd’s Carol” stand side by side on this disc. The Hanover Boys Choir, directed by Jörg Breiding, is one of Germany’s leading vocal ensembles. With the present recording, Rondeau Production has captured the astounding beauty of the choir’s sound and the unique timbre of London Brass, and brings them to your home.