
The Europadisc Review
Advent Live Vol.3
Andrew Nethsingha, George Herbert, Choir of St John’s College Cambridge, James Ande...
£9.52
Since 2016 the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, under its recently departed Director of Music Andrew Nethsingha, has treated listeners to a splendid series of recordings on its own imprint, part of the Signum Classics group. Two series of discs – ‘Magnificat’ and ‘Advent Live’ – have been particularly impressive, and when it came to choosing our annual Christmas recommendation for 2023, Volume 3 of ‘Advent Live’ quickly became an obvious choice. It documents services across three years, from 2020 to 2022: 2020 was performed and broadcast ‘live’ but without a congregation present, coming ... read more
Since 2016 the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, under its recently departed Director of Music Andrew Nethsingha, has treated listeners to a splendid series of recordings on its own imprint, part of the Signum Classics group. Two series of discs... read more
Advent Live Vol.3

Andrew Nethsingha, George Herbert, Choir of St John’s College Cambridge, James Anderson-Besant (organ), Oliver Wass (harp), Joseph Wicks (organ), George Herbert (organ)
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Christmas Highlights 6th December 2023
6th December 2023
Whether you're looking for music to keep you company on the long winter nights, a soundtrack while you're putting up the decorations, or a present for someone else, each year the Christmas discs keep coming. This year's crop is particularly impressive, headed by our current Disc of the Week, Advent Live Vol. 3 from the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge (see review on our homepage). Captured over three years (2020-22), it's a tribute to outgoing music director Andrew Nethsingha's 15-year tenure, particularly during the challenging period of COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing. As always, it's accompanied by thoughtful presentation that focuses on the Advent period's messages of hope and anticipation.
Looking forward to Christmas itself, the Signum label has come up with an especially wide-ranging festive spread. Phoenix Chorale's Christmas Album has a decidedly... read more