The Washington National Cathedral Choir (comprised of the Choir of Men and Boys, and the Choir of Men and Girls) is one of the few cathedral choirs in the United States with an affiliated school in the English Tradition—and this is their first recording on Gothic with their new director, Michael McCarthy. Appointed in 2003, McCarthy was the founding director of the London Oratory School Schola. The Schola recorded for the film scores of both The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and the Harry Potter film series. McCarthy brings a fresh approach to Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, and delightful readings of many other Christmas carols. One of America's finest Anglican choirs! - Gothic Records
Benjamin Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 Britten: A Hymn to the Virgin Richard Rodney Bennett: Suanni arr. Robert Lucas de Pearsall: In dulci jubilo arr. John Stainer: What child is this Kenneth Leighton: Lully lulla arr. Sandys, Bramley & Stainer: I saw three ships Morten Lauridsen: O magnum mysterium John Rutter: There is a flower Peter Warlock: Bethlehem Down Peter Wishart: Alleluya! A new work is come on hand
