Advent Readings & Carols
Free
Herbert Sumsion
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Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G major
Anton Bruckner — Virga Jesse, WAB 52
Michael Connolly — Of the Father's love begotten
Elizabeth Poston — Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Traditional — The Holly and the Ivy (arr. Henry Walford Davies & John Wilson)
Traditional — Gabriel's Message (Basque carol; arr. William Llewellyn)
Traditional — Still, Still, Still (German carol; arr. Barry Rose)
Traditional — Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (arr. Andrew Carter)
Michael Head — The little road to Bethlehem
Charles Ives — A Christmas Carol
Traditional — Noël Nouvelet (French carol)
Franz Xaver Gruber — Stille Nacht ("Silent Night")
Anton Bruckner — Virga Jesse, WAB 52
Michael Connolly — Of the Father's love begotten
Elizabeth Poston — Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Traditional — The Holly and the Ivy (arr. Henry Walford Davies & John Wilson)
Traditional — Gabriel's Message (Basque carol; arr. William Llewellyn)
Traditional — Still, Still, Still (German carol; arr. Barry Rose)
Traditional — Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (arr. Andrew Carter)
Michael Head — The little road to Bethlehem
Charles Ives — A Christmas Carol
Traditional — Noël Nouvelet (French carol)
Franz Xaver Gruber — Stille Nacht ("Silent Night")
O come, all ye faithful! Music and readings from Holy Scripture combine in joyous proclamation of the Advent of Christ's birth. The Cathedral youth and adult choirs with organ offer music for Advent and lead the congregation in carol singing. The Very Reverend Michael G. Ryan, presider.
All are welcome, no tickets required. A freewill offering will be taken up during the service.