Hello everyone. I’m very excited to tell you about the new release by the British choral group Albion – SALUTATION.
SALUTATION tells the Christmas story through new realisations of six beautiful and much-loved carols, leading us on a midwinter’s journey from longing expectation to joyful birth.
Listen to our special preview track by clicking on this link. Songs include the traditional English carols The Truth from Above, Salutation, and The Sussex Carol. The recording also features new versions of The Angel Gabriel and Away in a Manger.
The ancient Advent Antiphons, dating from at least the sixth century, bid the long-awaited Jesus come to save us. To a lilting Basque tune The Angel Gabriel announces to Mary and to the world the good news of her conception. Shepherds and villagers run through the fields calling out with joy in the title track, Salutation. We reflect further on the meaning of the Angel’s message in the well-loved Herefordshire song The Truth from Above, made famous by Vaughan Williams. In the perennial classic Away in a Manger we regard the new-born baby on Christmas night as the world sleeps. And with the lusty Sussex Carol we join together to celebrate the festive season with joy!
Albion’s singing has been described as “stunning … simply indescribable”. Their music, rooted in British choral and folk traditions, has been memorably described as “resting somewhere between Radio 2 and Radio 3”.
The record is released on Thursday 22 November – click here to find out more. The sheet music is available as well.
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