Puer natus est: Christmas Day Mass from Buckfast Abbey The Choir of Buckfast Abbey & Philip Arkwright
- Gregorian Chant: Adeste fideles:
- 1 Chant: Adeste fideles 06:02
- Puer natus est:
- 2 Chant: Puer natus est 03:28
- George Malcolm (1917 - 1997): Missa ad Præsepe:
- 3 Malcolm: Missa ad Præsepe: I. Kyrie 02:08
- 4 Malcolm: Missa ad Præsepe: II. Gloria 05:20
- Philip Duffy (b. 1943): Responsorial Psalm 97:
- 5 Duffy: Responsorial Psalm 97 02:35
- Gregorian Chant: Alleluia:
- 6 Chant: Alleluia: Dies sanctificatus 02:33
- Traditional: Unto us is born a Son:
- 7 Traditional: Unto us is born a Son 02:58
- Richard Runciman Terry (1865 - 1938): Myn lyking:
- 8 Terry: Myn lyking 03:27
- George Malcolm: Missa ad Præsepe:
- 9 Malcolm: Missa ad Præsepe: III. Sanctus 02:51
- 10 Malcolm: Missa ad Præsepe: IV. Benedictus 01:43
- 11 Malcolm: Missa ad Præsepe: V. Agnus Dei 02:03
- Gregorian Chant: Communico:
- 12 Chant: Communico: Viderunt onmes 07:01
- Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934): In the Bleak Midwinter:
- 13 Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter 04:16
- Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548 - 1611): O magnum mysterium:
- 14 Victoria: O magnum mysterium 03:53
- Gregorian Chant: Puer natus Bethlehem:
- 15 Chant: Puer natus Bethlehem 07:30
- Traditional: Of the Father's heart begotten:
- 16 Traditional: Of the Father's heart begotten 04:57
- George Baker (b. 1944): Toccata-Gigue on the Sussex Carol:
- 17 Baker: Toccata-Gigue on the Sussex Carol 05:09
Info for Puer natus est: Christmas Day Mass from Buckfast Abbey
The Choir of Buckfast Abbey presents music for the Mass of Christmas Day. Weaving between the Gregorian chant propers are George Malcolm’s evocative Missa ad Præsepe (Mass at the Crib), and traditional carols and festive motets. The much-loved hymn Adeste fideles opens the Mass, progressing from the original plainsong melody through to a dramatic new arrangement of the penultimate verse, epitomising the joy of the Incarnation.
"We are called to the Mass with the processional Adeste fideles and, as the fine organ introduction comes to a conclusion, the sacristy bell rings, and the choir sing, we know we are in for a treat… This album brings peace and harmony and conveys the true message of Christmas." (Organists’ Review)
"The recording is a reconstruction of Christmas Day Mass at the Abbey, and it has the ring of authenticity through and through…it is a thoughtfully conceived and really quite spiritual experience. The lines are well shaped, and dynamic shading is subtle and effective. All in all, this is a delightful recording." (Cathedral Music Magazine)
"If you may have had quite enough of Christmas carol anthologies on CD, but like at least some seasonal music then this superb issue may be the solution… I cannot stress too strongly that the quality of the singing, playing and directing, to say nothing of the wonderfully atmospheric recording, are exceptionally good. Listening, enthralled, is a truly immersive experience – close your eyes and you feel you are right there." (British Music Society)
"…the intimacy of the Buckfast recording makes for a very particular musical experience, with works by Victoria, Holst, George Malcolm and others, all under the far-from-tyrannical eye of conductor Philip Arkwright." (Choir & Organ)
"Adeste fideles, sung in Latin with great gusto and enhanced by a powerful organ accompaniment complete with Zimbelstern, gets this album off to a great start. George Malcolm’s atmospheric Missa ad præsepe is given a splendid account – sympathetically sung and the rippling accompaniment of the organ sensitively realized. Matthew Searles is a natural accompanist, never posing a threat of overpowering the choir. This recording is a real triumph: an inspired programme and stellar performances." (RSCM Church Music Quarterly)
The Choir of Buckfast Abbey
Philip Arkwright, director
Matthew Searles, organ
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