I really had intended to leave The Record of John out of my Advent calendar this year, especially as I have more Gibbons planned for you later in December, but then I made the mistake of listening to it again,…
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Advent Calendar Day 8 – The Record of John (Orlando Gibbons)
I make no apology for including this piece of music again, even though I include it in my Advent Calendar every year. I’ve sung the alto solo (really a countertenor solo) in The Record of John on the first Sunday…
Advent Calendar Day 2: The Record of John (Orlando Gibbons)
I know I link to this every year, but to me, this is where Advent starts. I’ve been singing this with the Wesley Choir for about twelve years now, most of that time as the alto soloist, though I have…
Advent Calendar Day 5 – The Record of John (Gibbons)
In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. We have to have The Record of John now. Sorry, sudden attack of Pride and Prejudice there. Put it down to severe lack of sleep…
Advent Calendar Day 1 – The Record of John (Orlando Gibbons)
All the cool kids are doing Advent Calendars, and since I’ve been raving to everyone in sight about how wonderful Advent music is, perhaps I should demonstrate. So, for December 1 (a mere two days late), we will start with…