Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King [Import]

John Tavener (Artist), Richard Rodney Bennett (Artist), Peter Maxwell Davies (Artist), Geoffrey Burgon (Artist), Henry VIII (Artist), Benjamin Britten (Artist), Anonymous 4 (Artist), Andrew Lawrence-King (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 2003)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
• ASIN: B0000AZKK4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,749 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #92 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Concertos > Concerto Grossi

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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars lovely and unusual Yule album, January 5, 2004

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audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King (Audio CD)

Anonymous 4 has brought us a beautiful selection of 19 traditional songs from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. These include a lesser known work by Henry VIII as well as more contemporary songs by John Tavener, Richard Bennett, Geoffrey Burgon and Benjamin Britten, and a piece commissioned for the group from Peter Davies. Andrew Lawrence-King accompanies on Irish harp, Baroque harp and psaltery. There is a short essay on the traditions and legacy of the concept of Yule, a Cetic midwinter celebration, and this and the informative liner notes are given in English, French and German, accompanied by Celtic drawings.

The songs are pure, simple and very beautiful -- a welcome addition to your holiday listening.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Goose Flesh!, December 8, 2003

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G. L. Smerdon (South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King (Audio CD)

This is a remarkable quartet, singing with purity and style, from the haunting to the merry, medieval chant to modern settings of Celtic religious texts. Where there are arrangements, they are lovely and the instrumental pieces are simple and beautiful. This is the first time I have heard this group of women, and I am enchanted. It's a cappella at its very best: look to your laurels, King's Singers and Chanticleer, here come the ladies!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Anonymous 4 program!, September 21, 2008

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Sandra E. Franklin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King (Audio CD)

As usual, Anonymous 4 has researched (usually one year) and compiled an album of music that flows as if the pieces were written to be performed together. The musicality and the pitch is impeccable. Those who gave few stars to this recording and performance are commenting with regard to personal preference rather than truly rating this wonderful performance. These women research, arrange and perform historic pieces that present programs in a set time period. Lovely, just lovely. As a musician, I find no fault with this compilation.