The Original Carols From Clare
Label: EMI Catalog: 5099994694727 Format: CD Clare College Singers / Clare College Orchestra / John RutterCarols from Clare, arranged and conducted by John Rutter These carols appear for the first time complete on CD, having been newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios. They comprise the 28 carols with orchestra that John Rutter recorded for EMI in 1966 and 1968 The glorious acoustic of the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral and the astounding verve and professionalism of Rutter’s young singers and players come up afresh. This was the beginning of Rutter’s worldwide fame as Christmas arranger, composer and conductor of choice, and in an affectionate and amusing new booklet note, he recalls his first two recordings and the icy perils of winter recordings in the Fens. |