In the bleak mid-Win(ches)ter

[ardcarp]

Harold Darke's setting popped up on the car radio this morning.
It was beautifully, yes beautifully sung by Winchester CC, and I could have sworn it dated from, let's say, the 1980s. But no, it was Andrew Lumsden. So pure head-voices and well-blended back rows are still around. It made my day.

[chitreb]

Shame I missed it. A real classic. Simple and beautiful.

[BasilHarwood]

Will be from this recent CD: http://www.regent-records.co.uk/product_details_211.htm

[BasilHarwood]

In fact, they performed an hour long Christmas music recital yesterday at Symphony Hall, Birmingham accompanied by Thomas Trotter.

[teamsaint]

Shame I missed it. A real classic. Simple and beautiful.

Well here it is at 2 hours 9 minutes in.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p9hgw

Pleased it made Ardcarp's day, its great when that happens !

[chitreb]

Thanks teamsaint. You certainly made my day. Just listened to it and agree with ardcarp's initial comments.