2013
The traditional Christmas carol concert from King's College Chapel, Cambridge. Stephen Cleobury conducts the famous chapel choir in carols old and new.
The traditional Christmas carol concert from King's College Chapel, Cambridge. Stephen Cleobury conducts the famous chapel choir in carols old and new, including Once in Royal David's City, In Dulci Jubilo, Ding Dong Merrily On High and Angels from the Realms of Glory. The story of the Nativity is told in the words of the King James Bible and in Christmas poems by Edwin Muir, GK Chesterton and Ben Jonson.
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Hear Radio 4's coverage of carols and readings from the candlelit King's College chapel.
Clips
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Carol: Rocking Carol
Duration: 01:45
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Carols from King's 'In Dulci Jubilo'
Duration: 03:12
Music Played
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Henry John Gauntlett
Once in Royal David's City
Performer: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. -
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
In Dulci Jubilo
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Gabriel's Message
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Angelus ad virginem
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Benjamin Britten
A Hymn to the Virgin
Performer: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. -
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Arvo Pärt
Bogoroditse Dyevo (Mother of God and Virgin)
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Herbert Howells
A Spotless Rose is Blowing
Performer: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. -
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
O Little Town of Bethlehem
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Rocking Carol
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
A Virgin Most Pure
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Bob Chilcott
The Shepherd's Carol
Performer: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. -
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
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William James Kirkpatrick
Away in a Manger
Performer: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. -
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Sussex Carol
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Morten Lauridsen
O Magnum Mysterium
Performer: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. -
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John Francis Wade
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Performer: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Producer | James Whitbourn |
| Director | Pamela Hossick |
| Executive Producer | Tommy Nagra |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Eve 2013 18:15
- Christmas Day 2013 11:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Atmospheric coverage of the annual festival from King's College, Cambridge