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20101224 | The Festival, live from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, marks for many people around the world the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous Chapel Choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. Programme: Once in royal David's city (arr. Stephen Cleobury) - Bidding Prayer read by the Dean This is the truth sent from above (arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams) - First lesson: Genesis 3, vv 8-19 read by a Chorister Adam lay ybounden (Boris Ord) A Virgin most pure (arr. Stephen Cleobury) - Second lesson: Genesis 22 vv 15-18 read by a Choral Scholar In dulci jubilo (arr. Robert Lucas de Pearsall) If ye would hear the angels sing (Peter Tranchell) - Third lesson: Isaiah 9 vv 2, 6-7 read by a Representative of the Cambridge Churches Sussex Carol (arr. Philip Ledger) God rest you merry, gentlemen (arr. David Willcocks) - Fourth lesson: Isaiah 11 vv 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by a Representative of the City of Cambridge A tender shoot (Otto Goldschmidt) Det är en ros utsprungen (arr. Jan Sandström) - Fifth lesson: Luke 1 vv 26-35, 38 read by the Master over the Choristers Hymne à la Vierge (Pierre Villette) Sunny Bank (arr. Peter Hurford) - Sixth lesson: Luke 2 vv 1, 3-7 read by the Chaplain Mariä Wiegenlied (Max Reger) The holly and the ivy (arr. June Nixon) - Seventh lesson: Luke 2 vv 8-16 read by the Director of Music While shepherds watched (arr. Stephen Cleobury) Illuminare, Jerusalem (Judith Weir) - Eighth lesson: Matthew 2 vv 1-12 read by the Vice-Provost Christmas Carol (Einojuhani Rautavaara - first performance, commissioned by King's College) Ding, dong, merrily (arr. Mack Wilberg) - Ninth lesson: John 1 vv 1-14 read by the Provost O come, all ye faithful (arr. Stephen Cleobury) - Collect and Blessing Hark! the herald angels sing (arr. David Willcocks) Organ voluntaries: In dulci jubilo BWV 729 (JS Bach) Prelude & Fugue in B (Marcel Dupré) Choir of King's College, Cambridge Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Organ Scholar: Ben-San Lau Live broadcast: Friday 24th December, 15:00 GMT Repeats: Friday 24th December 21:30 GMT (West Africa) Saturday 25th December 01:30 GMT (The Americas) 04:30 GMT (East Asia) 09:30 GMT (Australasia) 10:30 GMT (Australasia) Please send any comments and questions to: world.class@bbc.co.uk The Traditional Service of Readings and Carols from King's College Cambridge | ||
20101224 | The Festival, live from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, marks for many people around the world the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous Chapel Choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. Programme: Once in royal David's city (arr. Stephen Cleobury) - Bidding Prayer read by the Dean This is the truth sent from above (arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams) - First lesson: Genesis 3, vv 8-19 read by a Chorister Adam lay ybounden (Boris Ord) A Virgin most pure (arr. - Second lesson: Genesis 22 vv 15-18 read by a Choral Scholar In dulci jubilo (arr. Robert Lucas de Pearsall) If ye would hear the angels sing (Peter Tranchell) - Third lesson: Isaiah 9 vv 2, 6-7 read by a Representative of the Cambridge Churches Sussex Carol (arr. Philip Ledger) God rest you merry, gentlemen (arr. David Willcocks) - Fourth lesson: Isaiah 11 vv 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by a Representative of the City of Cambridge A tender shoot (Otto Goldschmidt) Det är en ros utsprungen (arr. Jan Sandström) - Fifth lesson: Luke 1 vv 26-35, 38 read by the Master over the Choristers Hymne à la Vierge (Pierre Villette) Sunny Bank (arr. Peter Hurford) - Sixth lesson: Luke 2 vv 1, 3-7 read by the Chaplain Mariä Wiegenlied (Max Reger) The holly and the ivy (arr. June Nixon) - Seventh lesson: Luke 2 vv 8-16 read by the Director of Music While shepherds watched (arr. Illuminare, Jerusalem (Judith Weir) - Eighth lesson: Matthew 2 vv 1-12 read by the Vice-Provost Christmas Carol (Einojuhani Rautavaara - first performance, commissioned by King's College) Ding, dong, merrily (arr. Mack Wilberg) - Ninth lesson: John 1 vv 1-14 read by the Provost O come, all ye faithful (arr. - Collect and Blessing Hark! the herald angels sing (arr. Organ voluntaries: In dulci jubilo BWV 729 (JS Bach) Prelude & Fugue in B (Marcel Dupré) Choir of King's College, Cambridge Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Organ Scholar: Ben-San Lau Live broadcast: Friday 24th December, 15:00 GMT Repeats: Friday 24th December 21:30 GMT (West Africa) Saturday 25th December 01:30 GMT (The Americas) 04:30 GMT (East Asia) 09:30 GMT (Australasia) 10:30 GMT (Australasia) Please send any comments and questions to: world.class@bbc.co.uk The Traditional Service of Readings and Carols from King's College Cambridge | ||
20101224 | The Festival, live from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, marks for many people around the world the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous Chapel Choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. Programme: Once in royal David's city (arr. Stephen Cleobury) - Bidding Prayer read by the Dean This is the truth sent from above (arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams) - First lesson: Genesis 3, vv 8-19 read by a Chorister Adam lay ybounden (Boris Ord) A Virgin most pure (arr. - Second lesson: Genesis 22 vv 15-18 read by a Choral Scholar In dulci jubilo (arr. Robert Lucas de Pearsall) If ye would hear the angels sing (Peter Tranchell) - Third lesson: Isaiah 9 vv 2, 6-7 read by a Representative of the Cambridge Churches Sussex Carol (arr. Philip Ledger) God rest you merry, gentlemen (arr. David Willcocks) - Fourth lesson: Isaiah 11 vv 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by a Representative of the City of Cambridge A tender shoot (Otto Goldschmidt) Det är en ros utsprungen (arr. Jan Sandström) - Fifth lesson: Luke 1 vv 26-35, 38 read by the Master over the Choristers Hymne à la Vierge (Pierre Villette) Sunny Bank (arr. Peter Hurford) - Sixth lesson: Luke 2 vv 1, 3-7 read by the Chaplain Mariä Wiegenlied (Max Reger) The holly and the ivy (arr. June Nixon) - Seventh lesson: Luke 2 vv 8-16 read by the Director of Music While shepherds watched (arr. Illuminare, Jerusalem (Judith Weir) - Eighth lesson: Matthew 2 vv 1-12 read by the Vice-Provost Christmas Carol (Einojuhani Rautavaara - first performance, commissioned by King's College) Ding, dong, merrily (arr. Mack Wilberg) - Ninth lesson: John 1 vv 1-14 read by the Provost O come, all ye faithful (arr. - Collect and Blessing Hark! the herald angels sing (arr. Organ voluntaries: In dulci jubilo BWV 729 (JS Bach) Prelude and Fugue in B (Marcel Dupré) Choir of King's College, Cambridge Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Organ Scholar: Ben-San Lau Live broadcast: Friday 24th December, 15:00 GMT Repeats: Friday 24th December 21:30 GMT (West Africa) Saturday 25th December 01:30 GMT (The Americas) 04:30 GMT (East Asia) 09:30 GMT (Australasia) 10:30 GMT (Australasia) Please send any comments and questions to: world.class@bbc.co.uk The Traditional Service of Readings and Carols from King's College Cambridge | ||
2011 Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols | 20111224 | For many people around the world, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, from the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, marks the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous chapel choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Once in royal David's city (descant Cleobury) Bidding Prayer read by the Dean I wonder as I wander (Rütti) First lesson: Genesis 3, vv 8-19 read by a Chorister Remember, O thou man (Ravenscroft) Adam lay ybounden (Ord) Second lesson: Genesis 22 vv 15-18 read by a Choral Scholar Angels from the realms of glory (arr Jacques) Riu, riu, chiu (Flecha) Third lesson: Isaiah 9 vv 2, 6-7 read by a Member of College Staff Nowell sing we now all and some (medieval) Sussex Carol (arr Willcocks) It came upon the midnight clear (descant Cleobury) Fourth lesson: Isaiah 11 vv 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by a Representative of the City of Cambridge A spotless rose (arr Ledger) The Lamb (Tavener) Fifth lesson: Luke 1 vv 26-35, 38 read by a Representative of Eton College Blessed be that maid Mary (arr Cleobury) Bogoróditse Dyévo (Pärt) Sixth lesson: Luke 2 vv 1, 3-7 read by the Chaplain Christmas Eve (Tansy Davies – first performance, commissioned by King’s College) Sans Day Carol (arr Rutter) Seventh lesson: Luke 2 vv 8-16 read by the Director of Music The Shepherd’s Carol (Chilcott) While shepherds watched (descant Cleobury) Eighth lesson: Matthew 2 vv 1-12 read by the Vice-Provost The Three Kings (Cornelius arr Atkins) Illuminare, Jerusalem (Weir) Ninth lesson: John 1 vv 1-14 read by the Provost O come, all ye faithful (arr Willcocks) Collect and Blessing Hark! the herald angels sing (descant Willcocks) Organ voluntary: In dulci jubilo BWV 729 (Bach) Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Organ Scholar: Ben-San Lau Live broadcast: Saturday 24th December, 15:00 GMT Repeats: Sunday 25th December 01:30 GMT (The Americas) 09:30 GMT (Australasia and East Asia) 10:30 GMT (East Africa) If you have any comments or suggestions, please email: world.class@bbc.co.uk Christmas carols and readings from the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge. | |
2011 Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols | 20111224 | For many people around the world, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, from the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, marks the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous chapel choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Once in royal David's city (descant Cleobury) Bidding Prayer read by the Dean I wonder as I wander (Rütti) First lesson: Genesis 3, vv 8-19 read by a Chorister Remember, O thou man (Ravenscroft) Adam lay ybounden (Ord) Second lesson: Genesis 22 vv 15-18 read by a Choral Scholar Angels from the realms of glory (arr Jacques) Riu, riu, chiu (Flecha) Third lesson: Isaiah 9 vv 2, 6-7 read by a Member of College Staff Nowell sing we now all and some (medieval) Sussex Carol (arr Willcocks) It came upon the midnight clear (descant Cleobury) Fourth lesson: Isaiah 11 vv 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by a Representative of the City of Cambridge A spotless rose (arr Ledger) The Lamb (Tavener) Fifth lesson: Luke 1 vv 26-35, 38 read by a Representative of Eton College Blessed be that maid Mary (arr Cleobury) Bogoróditse Dyévo (Pärt) Sixth lesson: Luke 2 vv 1, 3-7 read by the Chaplain Christmas Eve (Tansy Davies – first performance, commissioned by King’s College) Sans Day Carol (arr Rutter) Seventh lesson: Luke 2 vv 8-16 read by the Director of Music The Shepherd’s Carol (Chilcott) While shepherds watched (descant Cleobury) Eighth lesson: Matthew 2 vv 1-12 read by the Vice-Provost The Three Kings (Cornelius arr Atkins) Illuminare, Jerusalem (Weir) Ninth lesson: John 1 vv 1-14 read by the Provost O come, all ye faithful (arr Willcocks) Collect and Blessing Hark! the herald angels sing (descant Willcocks) Organ voluntary: In dulci jubilo BWV 729 (Bach) Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Organ Scholar: Ben-San Lau Live broadcast: Saturday 24th December, 15:00 GMT Repeats: Sunday 25th December 01:30 GMT (The Americas) 09:30 GMT (Australasia and East Asia) 10:30 GMT (East Africa) If you have any comments or suggestions, please email: world.class@bbc.co.uk Christmas carols and readings from the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge. | |
2011 Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols | 20111224 | For many people around the world, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, from the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, marks the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous chapel choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Once in royal David's city (descant Cleobury) Bidding Prayer read by the Dean I wonder as I wander (Rütti) First lesson: Genesis 3, vv 8-19 read by a Chorister Remember, O thou man (Ravenscroft) Adam lay ybounden (Ord) Second lesson: Genesis 22 vv 15-18 read by a Choral Scholar Angels from the realms of glory (arr Jacques) Riu, riu, chiu (Flecha) Third lesson: Isaiah 9 vv 2, 6-7 read by a Member of College Staff Nowell sing we now all and some (medieval) Sussex Carol (arr Willcocks) It came upon the midnight clear (descant Cleobury) Fourth lesson: Isaiah 11 vv 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by a Representative of the City of Cambridge A spotless rose (arr Ledger) The Lamb (Tavener) Fifth lesson: Luke 1 vv 26-35, 38 read by a Representative of Eton College Blessed be that maid Mary (arr Cleobury) Bogoróditse Dyévo (Pärt) Sixth lesson: Luke 2 vv 1, 3-7 read by the Chaplain Christmas Eve (Tansy Davies – first performance, commissioned by King’s College) Sans Day Carol (arr Rutter) Seventh lesson: Luke 2 vv 8-16 read by the Director of Music The Shepherd’s Carol (Chilcott) While shepherds watched (descant Cleobury) Eighth lesson: Matthew 2 vv 1-12 read by the Vice-Provost The Three Kings (Cornelius arr Atkins) Illuminare, Jerusalem (Weir) Ninth lesson: John 1 vv 1-14 read by the Provost O come, all ye faithful (arr Willcocks) Collect and Blessing Hark! the herald angels sing (descant Willcocks) Organ voluntary: In dulci jubilo BWV 729 (Bach) Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Organ Scholar: Ben-San Lau Live broadcast: Saturday 24th December, 15:00 GMT Repeats: Sunday 25th December 01:30 GMT (The Americas) 09:30 GMT (Australasia and East Asia) 10:30 GMT (East Africa) If you have any comments or suggestions, please email: world.class@bbc.co.uk Christmas carols and readings from the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge. | |
2013 Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols From King's College | 20131224 | For many people around the world, the Festival - live from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge - marks the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous Chapel Choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. Photo: Getty Images | |
2013 Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols From King's College | 20131224 | For many people around the world, the Festival - live from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge - marks the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous Chapel Choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. Photo: Getty Images | |
24/12/2016 Gmt | 20161224 | A traditional celebration of Christmas with the annual Carol Service from King's College Cambridge. | |
24/12/2016 Gmt | 20161224 | A traditional celebration of Christmas with the annual Carol Service from King's College Cambridge. | |
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols | 20151224 | ||
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols | 20151224 | For many around the world, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, live from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, marks the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world-famous chapel choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. Live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge Hymn: Once in Royal David's City (desc. David Willcocks) Bidding Prayer read by the Dean What Sweeter Music? (John Rutter) First lesson: Genesis 3 vv 8-19 read by a Chorister This is the truth sent from above (Ralph Vaughan Williams) Adam Lay Ybounden (Boris Ord) Second lesson: Genesis 22 vv 15-18 read by a Choral Scholar Ding, Dong, Merrily on High (David Willcocks) In Dulci Jubilo (Robert Lucas Pearsall) Third lesson: Isaiah 9 vv 2, 6-7 read by a member of the College staff. Sussex Carol (arr. David Willcocks) Hymn: It came upon the midnight clear (desc. Stephen Cleobury) Fourth lesson: Isaiah 11 vv 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by a representative of the City of Cambridge. A Tender Shoot (arr. Otto Goldschmidt) A Spotless Rose (Philip Ledger) Fifth lesson: Luke 1 vv 26-38 read by a representative of our Sister College at Eton. The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (arr. David Willcocks) Nova, Nova (John Scott) Sixth lesson: Luke 2 vv 1 -7 read by the Chaplain In The Bleak Midwinter (Harold Darke) Dormi, Jesu (John Rutter) Seventh lesson: Luke 2 vv 8-16 read by the Director of Music The Shepherd's Carol (Bob Chilcott) Hymn: God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (arr. David Willcocks) Eighth lesson: Matthew 2 vv 1-12 read by the Vice-Provost The Flight (Richard Causton – newly commissioned) Here is the Little Door (Herbert Howells) Ninth lesson: John 1 vv 1-14 read by the Provost Hymn: O come, all ye faithful (arr. David Willcocks) Blessing Hymn: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (arr. David Willcocks) Organ voluntaries: In dulci jubilo (BWV 729) (Bach) Sortie on 'In dulci jubilo' (David Briggs) (broadcast on Radio 3 on Christmas Day only) Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Organ Scholar: Tom Etheridge Organ Scholar: Richard Gowers Producer: Philip Billson (Picture: The Chapel of King's College Cambridge) | |
A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols | 20151224 | For many around the world, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, live from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, marks the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world-famous chapel choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. Live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge Hymn: Once in Royal David's City (desc. David Willcocks) Bidding Prayer read by the Dean What Sweeter Music? (John Rutter) First lesson: Genesis 3 vv 8-19 read by a Chorister This is the truth sent from above (Ralph Vaughan Williams) Adam Lay Ybounden (Boris Ord) Second lesson: Genesis 22 vv 15-18 read by a Choral Scholar Ding, Dong, Merrily on High (David Willcocks) In Dulci Jubilo (Robert Lucas Pearsall) Third lesson: Isaiah 9 vv 2, 6-7 read by a member of the College staff. Sussex Carol (arr. David Willcocks) Hymn: It came upon the midnight clear (desc. Stephen Cleobury) Fourth lesson: Isaiah 11 vv 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by a representative of the City of Cambridge. A Tender Shoot (arr. Otto Goldschmidt) A Spotless Rose (Philip Ledger) Fifth lesson: Luke 1 vv 26-38 read by a representative of our Sister College at Eton. The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (arr. David Willcocks) Nova, Nova (John Scott) Sixth lesson: Luke 2 vv 1 -7 read by the Chaplain In The Bleak Midwinter (Harold Darke) Dormi, Jesu (John Rutter) Seventh lesson: Luke 2 vv 8-16 read by the Director of Music The Shepherd's Carol (Bob Chilcott) Hymn: God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (arr. David Willcocks) Eighth lesson: Matthew 2 vv 1-12 read by the Vice-Provost The Flight (Richard Causton – newly commissioned) Here is the Little Door (Herbert Howells) Ninth lesson: John 1 vv 1-14 read by the Provost Hymn: O come, all ye faithful (arr. David Willcocks) Blessing Hymn: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (arr. David Willcocks) Organ voluntaries: In dulci jubilo (BWV 729) (Bach) Sortie on 'In dulci jubilo' (David Briggs) (broadcast on Radio 3 on Christmas Day only) Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Organ Scholar: Tom Etheridge Organ Scholar: Richard Gowers Producer: Philip Billson (Picture: The Chapel of King's College Cambridge) | |
A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols From Kings | 20121224 | A traditional celebration of Christmas with the annual Carol Service from King's College Cambridge. | |
A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols From Kings | 20121224 | A traditional celebration of Christmas with the annual Carol Service from King's College Cambridge. | |
Nine Lessons And Carols From King's College | 20171224 | Christmas carols and readings live from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge A live broadcast from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. Hymn: Once in Royal David's City (desc. Cleobury) Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury Produced by Tim Allen for BBC World Service. | |
01 LAST | A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols | 20081224 | From King's College, Cambridge, the traditional celebration of the birth of Christ in r. |
01 LAST | A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols | 20081224 | From King's College, Cambridge, the traditional celebration of the birth of Christ in r... From King's College, Cambridge, the traditional celebration of the birth of Christ in readings from the Bible and choral music. |
01 LAST | A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols | 20081224 | From King's College, Cambridge, the traditional celebration of the birth of Christ in r... From King's College, Cambridge, the traditional celebration of the birth of Christ in readings from the Bible and choral music. |