The Naxos Book of Carols is collection of both the very old and the very new. Commissioned by the leading international classical music label, Naxos, these twenty-four arrangements of traditional and original carols tell the Christmas story - from the hope of Advent and the message of the Angels, to the humble birth of the baby in Bethlehem and the coming of the King of kings. This collaboration between Naxos and Faber Music has brought this volume, containing all 24 carols in four narrative sequences, in new arrangements for SATB choir with minimum divisi. There is a good mix of accompanied and a capella (even the latter have optional accompaniments) and there is practical guidance on how the carols may be used by congregations, as well as choirs with varied resources. The original CD, performed by the award-winning choir Tonus Peregrinus and directed by the composer Antony Pitts, is included within the book making it incredible value for money.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Of the Father`s heart Begotten
O quickly come
Verbum Patris umanatur, O, O
Lo! He Comes
The Holly and the Ivy
Lo, there a Rose is blooming
Alleluya - a new work
Ding! Dong! meriily on high
While shepherds watched
The Song of Angels
Hark! The herald angels sing
Silent Night
Away in a manger
Baby Jesus, hush! Now sleep
O little town of bethlehem
Jesu, the very thought is sweet
O come, all ye faithful
Personent hodie
In dulci Jubilo
Good King Wenceslas
We three kings of Orient are
I saw three ships come sailing in
Hail to the Lord`s Anointed
