James Montgomery
James Montgomery's hymn and carol texts remain central to congregational singing. His words are heard here among favourite hymns and Christmas carols, including Angels from the Realms of Glory.
The texts are made for shared singing in worship and at Christmas: plain enough to carry a full congregation, firm enough to hold their place beside long-standing sacred song. On these recordings they sit among well-loved hymns and a wide carol repertoire, carried by clear choral tone and organ colour that supports rather than overwhelms the words.
Compositions by James Montgomery appear on
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The Choir of Ormond College, directed by Douglas Lawrence, presents a varied selection of twenty-eight Christmas carols. Familiar favourites sit beside Bach and Pachelbel organ pieces and twentieth-century settings.
Ding Dong Merrily on High
A baker's dozen of well-loved traditional Christmas carols featuring children's and men's voices. Recorded in the magnificent acoustics of St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne.
Sing Out With Joy
Cantus Choro, directed by Peter Chapman, sings seventeen favourite hymns from the Australian Hymn Book. Norman Kaye’s imaginative organ accompaniments give the well-known settings fresh dramatic shape and room for the choir to breathe.