Matthew Culloton and soprano Paige Armstrong reflect on the music of Herbert Howells and Kenneth Leighton, as well as on the Christmas season itself. This episode is drawn from the 2014 What Sweeter Music concerts, and includes a tribute from Matthew to composer and friend Stephen Paulus (whose passing came 6 weeks before this concert was given). Program repertoire includes:
J.P. Sweelinck: Hodie Christus natus est
Herbert Howells: A Spotless Rose
Kenneth Leighton: Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child
Stephen Paulus: Splendid Jewel
Stephen Paulus, arr.: Joy to the World
Matthew Culloton, arr.: Angels We Have Heard on High
All music recorded live in concert and performed by The Singers, Matthew Culloton, conductor.
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