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This absolutely essential Christmas collection is actually a combination of two Trinity College Choir recordings originally released separately under the titles "Carols from Trinity" and "A Child Is Born," the latter of which is still offered as a single CD. This two-disc set is a great value, both financially and musically. Here are 53 of the finest, most popular, best-loved, and best-sung Christmas carols, anthems, and motets from medieval times to the present, performed and recorded in the wonderful acoustic space of the Trinity College Chapel. Unlike the choirs of Trinity's famous Cambridge neighbors, King's and St. John's colleges--which consist entirely of men and boys, Trinity is a mixed ensemble with female sopranos and altos. The tone, blend, and balance are exquisite and the combination of the three stands as an ideal, and the choir's ensemble technique and musicianship are unsurpassed. --David Vernier
Customer reviews for 'Carols from Trinity - The Choir of Trinity College (2 CDs) (Conifer)'
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Not your Mother's collection of Carols
As an avid collector of sacred Christmas music, this was a solid addition.
Recording quality was excellent although DB level was on the soft side. The choice of carols included many rarely heard and a few classics. All were perfomed well with some refreshing arrangements. The organ solos were crisp and well done. Typically excellent as one can expect from this British mixed voice choir with John Marlow as director.
[Tuesday, January 06, 2009]
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Well-crafted music in the Anglican style
This is familiar, traditional Christmas music, very well-crafted and performed in the Anglican style of hymnody. One of the best ever Christmas albums.
[Tuesday, January 15, 2008]
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Exquisite descants and flawless performance
I have had the Carols from Trinity CD for years and,without doubt, it is the most delicious selection of Christmas music from the English tradition executed in the most exquisite manner. I also have A Child is Born, which, although splendid, is not as captivating as the first collection.
Particularly breathtaking are Richard Marlowe's gorgeous descants. They soar! Listen to "O Little Town of Bethlehem", it makes the back of your neck tingle! Similarly, "While Shepherds Watched" comes to new life in Marlowe's arrangement.
I have yet to find a finer set of Carols performed so flawlessly.
[Wednesday, November 02, 2005]
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