Recorded at Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester, New York under the direction of newly appointed organist/choirmaster James Kealey, winner of the AGO 2022 National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance and one of The Diapason’s 2021 “20 under 30” young artists. This year's program includes the Third Church Choristers, and offers music by Carl Rutti, George Frederick Handel, Herbert Howells, Ola Gjeilo, and William Mathias.
Music Content:
Henry Gauntlett/arr. Willcocks: Once in Royal David’s City
Carl Rutti: I wonder as I wander
GF Handel: And the glory of the Lord (Messiah)
Reginald Jacques: In dulci jubilo
Herbert Howells: Magnificat (Gloucester)
Ola Gjeilo: Away in a manger
William Mathias: Sir Christèmas
Traditional Carols: Lo how a rose e’er blooming, O little town of Bethlehem, Gentle Mary laid her child, While shepherds watched their flocks, and O come all ye faithful.
