St. Nicolas / Christ’s Nativity

Album by Benjamin Britten & Philip Langridge & Tallis Chamber Choir & English Chamber Orchestra & Steuart Bedford

St. Nicolas / Christ’s Nativity is an album featuring works by English composer Benjamin Britten, including the cantata 'St. Nicolas' and the choral suite 'Christ’s Nativity'. The album showcases Britten's distinctive choral writing and his ability to blend traditional forms with innovative musical language.

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  1. 1.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: I. Introduction
    5:11
  2. 2.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: II. The Birth of Nicolas
    2:22
  3. 3.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: III. Nicolas devotes himself to God
    3:57
  4. 4.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: IV. He journeys to Palestine
    7:34
  5. 5.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: V. He comes to Myra and is chosen Bishop
    6:26
  6. 6.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: VI. Nicolas from Prison
    2:35
  7. 7.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: VII. Nicolas and the Pickled Boys
    6:16
  8. 8.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: VIII. His Piety and Marvellous Works
    5:03
  9. 9.
    St Nicolas, op. 42: IX. The Death of Nicolas
    6:00
  10. 10.
    Christ’s Nativity: I. Christ’s Nativity
    2:37
  11. 11.
    Christ’s Nativity: II. Sweet was the Song
    3:13
  12. 12.
    Christ’s Nativity: III. Preparations
    3:32
  13. 13.
    Christ’s Nativity: IV. New Prince, New Pomp
    4:33
  14. 14.
    Christ’s Nativity: V. Carol of King Cnut
    2:24
  15. 15.
    Psalm 150, op. 67
    4:14

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