The album's artwork features a coiled snake, alluding to the serpent from Genesis and the biblical narrative leading to the coming of Christ.
Recording & Production
The 2020 Advent broadcast, featured on this album, occurred during the second pandemic lockdown, with socially distanced lower voices and no congregation.
Performer Biography
Harry L'Estrange, a composer featured on this album, may be the youngest composer ever recorded by the Choir of St John's College, having been only twelve years old at the time of the performance.
Recording & Production
This album, "Advent Live - Volume 3," features works recorded live as part of the St John's College Advent Service in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Historical Context
The season of Advent, a period of preparation for Christmas, emerged in the 4th century in Spain, with varying fasting traditions in different churches.
Recording & Production
The 2021 Advent service, also featured on this album, was conducted by George Herbert, the Senior Organ Scholar, after the Director of Music, Andrew Nethsingha, contracted Covid.
Performer Biography
Andrew Nethsingha, the former Director of Music at St John's College, Cambridge, directed the music at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
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