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Carols From King's

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Carols From King's
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alexandra Coghlan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 126
Category/GenreSacred and religious
Christianity
ISBN/Barcode 9781785944666
ClassificationsDewey:782.281723
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Ebury Publishing
Imprint BBC Books
Publication Date 22 August 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A celebration of our favourite carols and Radio 4's much loved annual broadcast The exquisite sound of a lone chorister singing Once in Royal David's City amid the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge, marks the start of the Christmas festivities for millions of people round the globe. Broadcast at 3pm on Christmas Eve, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols provides a precious moment of tranquillity amongst the bustle of the festive season. Take a journey through the fascinating history of carols, from the very first - sung by the angels to the shepherds at Bethlehem - to anecdotes from contemporary King's choristers. Learn how carols have evolved from pagan songs to become one of our nation's most sacred treasures. Accompanied by lyrics and music and compiled in conjunction with Radio 4 and King's College Chapel, Carols From King's is the official companion for fans of Christmas and carols alike.

Author Biography

Alexandra Coghlan is a music journalist and critic. She has written for publications including the Spectator, New Statesman, the Independent, Gramophone and Opera magazines, and for ensembles including the BBC Proms, Salzburg Festival, The Academy of Ancient Music and The Sixteen. Alexandra was a choral scholar at Trinity College, Cambridge, and it was during her time there that she first discovered the beauty of King's College Chapel and the unique sound of the King's College Choir.