Ralph Vaughan Williams’s 1912 Fantasia on Christmas Carols virtually invented the modern day carol medley, and has never been surpassed. The composer melds together a number of beloved ancient folk melodies that evoke the joy and mystery of the season. God bless our generation, who live both far and near!
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols
With introduction from the music director
Robert Gardner, baritone
Sarah Hewitt-Roth, cello solo
Recorded live at Grace Church in New York
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Click HERE for our trusty Christmas carol playlist
In place of our usual Christmas concerts at Grace Church, we are offering a series of short, on line broadcasts of some of our favorite performances in recent years. Each installment will premiere on our YouTube channel at 8:00AM on the appointed date, and will be available for viewing any time thereafter. We look forward to the day when we can all once again share the joy of choral music in person!
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