Ensemble Corund performs John Rutter: Nativity Carol

[@danandbarbhendricks2429]

Divine and sublime. Bless this wonderful ensemble and their incomparable Director ….

[@jerrera45]

John Rutter's music always reminds me of a peaceful Christmas eve . A softly burning log in the fireplace, the scent of evergreen boughs, and snow gently falling outside. Peace on Earth and goodwill towards men.

[@zippybogard]

How can anyone unlike this performance?

[@johnbristow8099]

The sheer beauty of the song and of this performance is breathtaking. It is one of my stress busters!

[@Austin-lw2cd]

I sing this song with the choir of my university, and I cryed secretly because this song is so beautiful lol

[@Lynduh47]

Absolutely stunning! So sensitive!

[@66FKC]

A very moving rendition of a beautiful carol!

[@G6304]

Brilliantly done, my father is a fan of the Kings College choirs over the decades, so I've heard it many time through the KCC records, but this one is fresh and so well done. The chamber orchestra is brilliant, the voices are rich.....very well done !

[@debdessaso]

The acoustics are incredible! There is so little background noise that the group sounds as if it is recording in a sound studio. Magnificent!

[@chipsaunt]

Best performance of this carol I have seen so far

[@roncammel1546]

So beautiful.

[@tmstone835]

Rutter music walks a fine line between pure beauty and pure schmaltz. This group kept it beautiful.

[@timothyj1966]

good Modern Carol

[@Scott6113]

I know! A chorus I belonged to groaned at singing Rutter, but his pieces are crowd pleasers.

[@Bobrogers99]

The Christmas season isn't complete until I play the few Ensemble Corund carols that are available on KZbin several times. Alas, there is no DVD available for this concert.

[@starnafin]

This choir is special.it is not like many choirs which tend to be high voice heavy.Wonderful. Please come to Scotland.

[@Lynduh47]

This is my favorite among all your carols. When I first sang this I was with so many beloved friends. Thank you for writing this stunning carol.

[@Vonnie777]

Beautiful

[@davidlake8820]

Es ist ausgezeichnet. Perfect rendition of a truly beautiful English carol.

[@slapcabbage]

Wonderful! Beautifully performed and once of my favourite carols - bravo xx

[@adamradford9441]

This and Kings College Choir are the very best versions. When Heaven meets Esrth.

[@alpha7ization]

Well done, so peaceful

[@debdessaso]

Magnificent!

[@wandastevensreilly4764]

Love it

[@timothyj1966]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@Scott6113]

I woke up with this playing in my head. What an evil thing the Coronavirus has done, to silence choral music! Bar closings and live sport cancellations don't bother me. This does. Many years ago I even was fortunate enough to perform in a choral group at Boston's Symphony Hall. Recently I've been more of a spectator, seeing The Boston Camerata and others. The only two things I like about Christmas are the lights and the music. Now there are only recordings.

[@wotaneye]

Just ignore bullshit rules and sing.

[@jerrera45]

Now that would bring a tear to the eye of the scruffiest of truck drivers.

[@howardhadley9347]

I don't appreciate Rutter because I feel he is very derivative and very commercial, but this group makes his work sound like a shining diamond. Makes the arrangement shine.

[@debdessaso]

If "commercial and derivative" means understandable, than I hope Rutter continues to write carols for a long time. I much prefer to listen to songs with discernible and meaningful words than those "high church" numbers sung in Latin any day!

[@archangelshiro]

Truly? That's so interesting, I disagree and love him for that exact reason. :3

[@fridaschneiderlein8246]

You're right. Singing those carols and bringing them to life is always a pleasure even though

[@fernandolehmann2113]

😢

[@davidstedeford387]

Born in a stable so bareBorn so long agoBorn 'neath light of starHe who loved us soFar away, silent he layBorn today, your homage payFor Christ is born for ayeBorn on Christmas DayCradled by mother so fairTender her lullabyOver her son so dearAngel hosts fill the skyFar away, silent he layBorn today, your homage payFor Christ is born for ayeBorn on Christmas DayWise men from distant far landSheperds from starry hillsWorship this babe so rareHearts with his warmth he fillsFar away, silent he layBorn today, your homage payFor Christ is born for ayeBorn on Christmas DayLove in that stable was bornInto our hearts to flowInnocent dreaming babeMake me thy love to knowFar away, silent he layBorn today, your homage payFor Christ is born for ayeBorn on Christmas DaySongwriters: John Rutter

[@seanpielli1161]

I'll be that guy. The men need to learn the rules of "White Tie" dress codes. those Tailcoats and/or waist coverings are dead wrong- half of them. Music is beautiful though

[@timothyj1966]

IT's Christmas and their signing is spot on. Don't.be.that.guy.

[@sallietaylor8503]

Sean and all this ridicule alters the quality of their singing?

[@gillchatfield3231]

You're quite wrong. That is absolutely the correct dress for the men. A wonderful performance of one of my favourites.