Incarnation

An inspiring sequence of Christmas music ancient and modern, culminating in Britten’s virtuosic choral masterpiece, A Boy Was Born: Paul McCreesh leads the Gabrieli Consort (joined by the Trebles of Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir) in this evocative and contrasting collection of festive works that samples works from the 12th century to the present day. "It's the type of artistry that completely avoids the impression of artifice: you simply feel you're listening directly to what the composer meant by the music. A wonderful Christmas offering: treat yourself or one of your friends, or both, to it." Performance & Recording - 5 Stars, BBC Music Magazine "The Gabrieli Consort's sequence of a cappella Christmas music is my highlight of this year's offerings ... Flawless performances in the radiant acoustics of Douai Abbey, Berkshire, make this an utterly compelling disc." Choir and Organ, December 2014 - See more at: http://www.signumrecords.com/catalogue/new-releases/incarnation/sigcd346.html#sthash.qo2hBU0r.dpuf