Experience a staple of the Oxford calendar in this set of works inspired by the May Morning tradition, with music spanning from the traditional to contemporary. Starting with The College Clock welcoming in the sunrise, this special recording displays The Magdalen College Choir in radiant form, shining in the glorious acoustics of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Oxford. The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford was founded in 1480 with provision made in the statutes for 16 singing boys, eight Academical Clerks and four chaplains. Magdalen College was then one of the oldest and largest choral foundations in late-medieval England, and this historic legacy has been preserved and maintained over five centuries. The Choir, which now enjoys an international reputation as one of the finest ensembles in the UK, exists primarily to sing the daily church services in Magdalen College Chapel.

Tracklist:

The College Clock
Sumer Is Icumen In (Arr. G. Ives For Choir)
Now Is The Month Of Maying
Lay A Garland
I’ll Follow The Sun (Arr. G. Ives For Choir)
O Lusty May
Ah Robin
Linden Lea
Loch Lomond (Arr. D. Overton For Choir)
Hymnus Eucharisticus
Sicut Lilium
7 Partsongs, Op. 17: No. 6, Haste On My Joys!
6 Modern Lyrics: No. 6, Music, When Soft Voices Die
Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Arr. G. Turner For Choir)
3 Chansons De Charles D'orléans, L. 92: No. 1, Dieu ! Qu’il La Fait Bon Regarder !
The Lark In Clear Air (Arr. J. Whitbourn For Choir)
The Silver Swan
Felice Primavera
The Hills
This Sweet And Merry Month Of May, T 317
The Spring Of The Year
The Oak And The Ash (Arr. G. Langford For Choir)
In Pride Of May
Hora È Di Maggio
Scenes From The Saga Of King Olaf, Op. 30: As Torrents In Summer
8 Part-Songs, Op. 119: No. 3, The Blue Bird
The Ballad Of Green Broom
The Bells Of Magdalen College, Oxford

UPC: 809478090496
Label: Bbc / Opus Arte
Release Date: 4.22.22
Format: CD

Sweet & Merry Month / Various - Sweet & Merry Month / Various (CD)