Commissioned by the Master and Fellows of St John’s College, Cambridge. First performed on 27 November 2021 by The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, directed by George Herbert.

  • SATB
  • SATB
  • 3 min
  • Anonymous, 16th century after M Finnissy

Programme Note

Composed for the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, this Advent carol by Scottish composer Helen Grime is a setting of an anonymous 16th English text for four-part choir with limited divisi. Lasting around three minutes, the music evolves through a series of variations punctuated by a repeated refrain.

Media

Helen Grime: Telling

Discography

Advent Live, Vol. 3

Advent Live, Vol. 3
  • Label
    Signum
  • Catalogue Number
    SIGCD768
  • Conductor
    Andrew Nethsingha / George Herbert
  • Ensemble
    Choir of St John's College, Cambridge
  • Soloist
    Oliver Wass, harp; Joseph Wicks, organ; George Herbert, organ
  • Released
    24th November 2023