The Nation's Favourite Carols

The Nation's Favourite Carols

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

2017

Here’s a recording that does exactly what it says on the tin. Hilary Davan Wetton conducts the City of London Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 22 tried-and-trusted Christmas classics. “In the Bleak Midwinter” appears twice, with settings by Harold Darke and Gutsav Holst—the former version in the deluxe company of Bryn Terfel. Grace Davidson is the classy soprano soloist, while Welsh tenor Trystan Griffiths adds some operatic ping to “O Holy Night”.

Joy to the World!

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

1:53

Ding Dong! Merrily on High

City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

1:58

In the Bleak Midwinter

Hilary Davan Wetton, City of London Choir, Bryn Terfel, Grace Davidson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

4:23

Shepherd's Pipe Carol

City of London Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Hilary Davan Wetton

3:04

O Holy Night

City of London Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Hilary Davan Wetton, Trystan

5:14

See Amid the Winter's Snow

City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Grace Davidson

4:55

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Hilary Davan Wetton, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir

3:21

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

2:01

The First Nowell

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

4:33

Angels' Carol

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Hilary Davan Wetton, City of London Choir

3:01

Unto Us Is Born a Son

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

1:58

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Hilary Davan Wetton, City of London Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3:18

Carol of the Bells

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Hilary Davan Wetton

2:15

Once in Royal David's City

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir, Grace Davidson, Hilary Davan Wetton

4:18

Silent Night

City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

2:45

It Came upon the Midnight Clear

Hilary Davan Wetton, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir

3:17

In the Bleak Midwinter

City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

4:11

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Hilary Davan Wetton, City of London Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

2:54

Coventry Carol

Hilary Davan Wetton, City of London Choir

3:06

Candlelight Carol

Hilary Davan Wetton, City of London Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3:36

Good King Wenceslas

Hilary Davan Wetton, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir

3:19

Away in a Manger

City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

2:16

O Come All Ye Faithful

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Choir, Hilary Davan Wetton

5:09

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Orchestra
Hilary Davan Wetton

Conductor
Bryn Terfel

Baritone
Grace Davidson

Soprano
Lowell Mason

Composer

Andrew Walton

Producer
Deborah Spanton

Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer
Andrew Walton

Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer