Nativity Carol : Kings College Choir, Cambridge

[ivorlottandtonybroke]

One of my favourite carols. I used to pray "innocent dreaming babe, make me thy love to know..." and he did.

[viewfromwilmington]

Intensity via restraint. I am not a scholar, but I would think that it is very hard for the trebles to sing as quietly as they do. The dynamics in this interpretation are very thoughtfully chosen. I was probably wrong about the year (probably 2006 after all). Bravo to the performers, and thanks to drwestbury for sharing it with us.

[viewfromwilmington]

A quietly beautiful performance of one of Rutter's best carols. I wonder though, could it be KCC 2008, as opposed to 2006.

[mirror4319]

Sublime music, my favourite carol.

[kniptom]

Blissima! x

[vascularsurgeon]

Born in a stable so bare, born so long ago

Born 'neath light of star He who loved us so

Far away silent He lay, born today, your homage pay

(For) Christ is born for aye, born on Christmas Day

Cradled by mother so fair, tender her lullaby

Over her Son so dear angel hosts fill the sky

Wise men from distant far land, shepherds from starry hills

Worship this Babe so rare, hearts with warmth He fills

Love in that stable was born into our hearts to flow

Innocent dreaming Babe, make me Thy love to know

[cobbybrook]

John Rutter is Father Christmas...

[roppasmoka]

exellent thank you brother.

[quatumsatis]

BRAVO !

[36ajames]

This is the best version of this carol!

[bobanyfingelf]

First heard this song 20yrs ago, while attending midnight mass in Parma, Italy...stirring - beautiful...timeless...

[gjckorevaar]

Great!

[raleighsquare]

What a gift to be able to see and hear favorite English carols at this special time of year on youtube, and so many by the amazing John Rutter. Thank you so much for posting this.

[Lynduh47]

This is Rutter's "Nativity Carol". One of my favorites and so beautifully done!

[aldousjove]

Most magnificent rendition. Straight to the heart to the eyes of faith.................

[ochnajanu]

so wonderful!! THX a million!

[schonkable]

Exquisite version of this piece!

[SuperSpartanKing]

3:30 the oldder guys its awesome luv this vid

[dnwlake2]

Written by John Rutter when an undergraduate at Cambridge, one of his first and most popular carols Lyrically simple, hauntingly beautiful melody, sung almost perfectly, though listen to the version by Tenebrae. Sang it when at St. Marks Hallam, Sheffield, and found it difficult not to stop and listen because of its captivatingly beautiful chords. Unutterable pleasure to listen to and surely gives meaning to the Christmas story, Truely, truely a delight.

[CaroDBZfan]

we sing this in our choir 2 , its just adorsble! :) i could cry while singing :P

[jv04jm]

Just got the score from our music director that this is on the program for this Christmas season! Sublime!!!

[anthonya13]

what are some other incredibly beautoful choral pieces if I liked this? 

[kennyjackson19]

can i get the lyrics???? anyone here!!!!

[drwestbury]

@kennyjackson19 Just click the down arrow on the description.

[Eurofrank1]

Endearingly sung! Crystal clear video - thank you drwestbury!

[ClydeNut]

that last verse gets me every time.

[sergioasian]

Maravilloso¡¡

[mazzeroonie]

I absolutely love this carol where can I buy it. I cant find it on i tunes please help so I can download this beautiful carol!!!!

[nashistic]

You can get it at any CD store. Try finding " Favourite Carols from King's by The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge"

[RyanControl]

Thanks for all the great songs you share with us!

[drwestbury]

It is my pleasure

[ZzReevons]

Jolie, Harmonieux, Doux

[nashistic]

this is my favourite song!

[pjdonagh]

Was this in "Carols for Choirs"?. I have sung it and it couldn't have been later than early '70,s........or is this yet another senior moment?

This version is, as you say, gentler than the St Patrick's offering however their (St P's) obvious enthusiasism and enjoyment  of the piece more than compensates.

Thanks for posting.

[drwestbury]

This was from Carols From Kings 2006. Yes I agree with what you say about St Patrick's. No criticism was meant.

[loupblanc26]

Magnificent performance! Thanks

[benoitmaur]

wow