Live recording of the a great Christmas event at London South Bank's premier venue.
A feast of seasonal fare old and new featuring guest soprano Margaret Ferguson, organist Gerard Brooks and the Christmas Praise Choir augmented for this occasion by choirs and soloists from London schools.
Favourite carols include:
'O come all ye faithful'
'In the bleak midwinter'
'Mary's boychild'
'Angels from the realms of glory'
'It came upon a midnight clear'
'Hark the herald angels sing'.
Choir and solo items include:
'Mary did you know'
'Praise and joy'
'There were shepherds/Glory to God (from Messiah)'
'O mio babbino caro'.
Orchestral highlights include Mascagni's evocative 'Intermezzo' and a stunning transcription for organ and orchestra of Widor's famous 'Toccato in F (from Symphony No.5).
