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Wow this one certainly polarises opinion - some think its boring because it's silent, some think its boring because its not as pure as the silent films of old. Fortunately many people are going with an open mind & seeing a charming & original comedy/melodrama that has love running through it. Bo...

Well St John's is a very committed performance but Winchester's is almost faultless in every way...simply stunning and I can't imagine a better version (unless of course Andrew Lumsden's Winchester was also in the running!). From when do the two recordings date?

In a way the Darke & Holst versions are rather different animals. This is a simple hymn tune whereas the Darke is a choir anthem in that it employs different harmonies and organ accompaniment for each verse. Both are beautiful but for me the simplicity of the Holst actually suits the "bleak" wo...

@07kewlkat I agree, but if listeners are being distracted by from enjoying said angelic voices by something that is irrelevant then I think it helps to bring the focus back to the music by pointing out where they have misunderstood

Heard her play this yesterday in Winchester Cathedral. Utterly gorgeous, a piece that is simultaneously cold & warm. Heartbreaking yet hinting at the celebration of Christmas to come