01. Higginbottom, Edward "I - Processional : I wonder as I wander (Appalachian carol)"
02. Higginbottom, Edward "II - Redemption : Adam lay ybounden"
03. Higginbottom, Edward "II - Redemption : Alma redemptoris"
04. Higginbottom, Edward "III - Annunciation : The Angel Gabriel - Basque Carol"
05. Higginbottom, Edward "III - Annunciation : Ave Maria"
06. The Choir Of New College, Oxford "A Spotless Rose (Herbert Howells 1892-1983: publ. Stainer and Bell)"
07. Higginbottom, Edward "III - Annunciation : There is no rose"
08. The Choir Of New College, Oxford: Edward Higginbottom, director "The Little Road To Bethlehem"
09. Higginbottom, Edward "IV - The journey to Bethlehem : Once in royal David's City"
10. Higginbottom, Edward "V - The birth : Stille Nacht"
11. Higginbottom, Edward "V - The birth : Sing Lullaby"
12. Higginbottom, Edward "V - The birth : Gloria sei dir gesungen (part III of "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme")"
13. Higginbottom, Edward "V - The birth : O Magnum Mysterium"
14. Higginbottom, Edward "V - The birth : In dulci jubilo"
15. Higginbottom, Edward "V - The birth : O Jesulein süß"
16. Higginbottom, Edward "VI - The visit of the shepherds : While Shepherds watched their flocks by night"
17. Higginbottom, Edward "VI - The visit of the Shepherds : Quem vidistis pastores"
18. Higginbottom, Edward "VI - The visit of the shepherds : Shepherds shake off your drowsy sleep (Besaon?on carol tune)"
19. Higginbottom, Edward "VI - The visit of the shepherds : Adeste Fideles"
20. Higginbottom, Edward "VII - The visit of the kings : Videntes Stellam"
21. Higginbottom, Edward "VII - The visit of the kings : Rocking Carol (Czech traditional carol)"
22. Higginbottom, Edward "VII - The visit of the kings : Here is the little door"
23. Higginbottom, Edward "VII - The visit of the kings : Hark ! the herald angels sing"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
The unique radiance of traditional English choral singing that made Agnus Dei such a phenomenon is displayed in this set of international Christmas music by Higginbottom & The Choir of New College, Oxford. Mixing familiar tunes with less frequently heard gems, the carol texts take the listener from Annunciation through Epiphany with music from around the world - including the eloquent Poulenc Christmas Motets and Herbert Howell's haunting carol-anthems.