Many former members of the King's College Choir have gone on to successful careers in music, including conductors, opera singers, and organists.
Historical Context
The tradition of Christmas carols at King's College was established in 1918 by Eric Milner-White, a former chaplain, as a memorial to those who died in World War I.
Performer Biography
Stephen Cleobury, the conductor on this album, has been the Director of Music of King's College, Cambridge, for over 30 years.
Performer Biography
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, founded in 1441, is one of the world's oldest singing ensembles, with a history spanning over 550 years.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, using 96kHz 24-bit PCM technology.
Composition History
The tradition of commissioning a new carol annually for the King's College Christmas Eve service was inaugurated in 1983.
Cultural Impact
The BBC began broadcasting the King's College Christmas Eve service in 1928, making carols from King's a global Christmas tradition.
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