These wonderful carols were selected by a man who has lived a far from mundane life.
In the last music column of the year, William Price King shares some of the all time favourite carols for us all to enjoy.
“In the Bleak Midwinter”is based on a poem by the English poet Christina Rossetti which was first set to music in The English Hymnal in 1906 by Gustav Holst. In 1911 Harold Drake wrote another version of this hymn which became a popular Christmas carol, mostly preferred by choir masters and choral experts. Sung here by the Choir of Kings College.
“Ding! Dong! Merrily on High” The Portland Ensign Choir and Orchestra perform this exciting Christmas Carol, arranged by Mack Wilberg. This song first appeared as a secular dance tune, “Branle”, from the dance book Orchésographie, written by Jehan Tabourot. The lyrics are from the English composer George Ratcliff Woodward and the carol was first published in 1924.
“Carol of the bells” was composed by…
View original post 649 more words
Thanks very much for sharing Danny and see you on Christmas Day.. no bubble required..hugsx
See you then Sally 😛 😛 😛 😛 😛