IDAGIO | Sleep, Holy Babe - A Collection of Christmas Lullabies 747313286874

Featuring

Hilary Campbell
Blossom Street
Alexander Campkin
Gerald Finzi
Pierre de Manchicourt
Anthony Mudge

Trevor Ling
Anonymous (Christmas)
Richard Pygott
David Bevan
John Duggan
Daniel Burges
Francis Pott

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Performer Biography

Hilary Campbell, the founder and director of Blossom Street, is a published composer who won the Ebor Singers' competition in 2008 and became their Composer in Residence.

Recording & Production

Many of the works on this album, such as Gerald Finzi's "A Lullaby," are world premiere recordings.

Composition History

Some works on this album, like Richard Pygott's "Quid petis, O Fili?", date back as far as the sixteenth century and were part of a collection owned by King Henry VIII.

Performer Biography

Blossom Street, the vocal ensemble performing on this album, was established in 2003 and regularly performs on television and radio, including for Prince Charles's 60th birthday.

Recording & Production

This is Blossom Street's second disc of Christmas repertoire.

Album & Artwork

This album, "Sleep, Holy Babe," is a collection of Christmas lullabies that reflect the old traditions and the restful, contemplative nature of the nativity story.