Another piece from our yearly Advent Service, and also from Handel’s Messiah. You’d think I’d be tired of it by now, but some things never grow old…
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Advent Calendar Day 2: The Record of John (Orlando Gibbons)
Today is our annual Advent Carol Service, and to me, Advent begins with The Record of John. As soon as Geoff plays the first bar of this in rehearsal, I feel that Christmas is coming, and feel, quite simply, happy.
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Advent Calender Day 1: Matin Responsory (Palestrina)
It’s December, which means it’s time for an Advent Calendar! Since I’m still a church music girl at heart, and since all the very best carols are more about Advent than Christmas itself, we’re going to have an Advent Carol – or something like one – every day from now to Christmas. Strictly no Rudolph allowed. I hope you enjoy!
Some Palestrina to start the season.
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