Identity area
Reference code
JCPP/Hurford/2/1/4
Title
Carols from St. Albans
Date(s)
- 24th of December 1971 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item, vinyl record; electronic
Context area
Name of creator
(22 November 1930 - 3 March 2019)
Biographical history
Studied both music and law at Jesus College, graduating with dual degrees, and afterwards obtained a reputation for both musical scholarship and organ playing.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Carols from St. Albans. Sung by the Choir of the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St. Alban. Directed by Peter Hurford. Organ: Simon Lindley.
Vinyl record. 33 1/3 RPM.
Side A:
- De Virgin Mary had a baby boy (arranged by Malcolm Sargent)
- Love came down at Christmas (John Rutter)
- Bethlehem, of Noblest Cities (arranged by Peter Hurford)
- There is no rose (Simon Preston)
Side B:
- Tomorrow shall be my dancing day (arranged by David Willcocks)
- Puer Natus (Alun Hoddinott)
- Sir Christemas (William Mathias)