Programme
Silent Night — Franz Gruber (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Ding Dong! Merrily On High— Trad. France (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Deck The Hall — Trad. Wales (arr. Vaughan Jones)
The Holly and the Ivy — Trad. England (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Personent Hodie — Trad. Germany (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Away in a manger — W. J. Kirkpatrick (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — F. Mendelssohn (arr. Vaughan Jones)
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear — Trad. England (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Past Three O’ Clock — Trad. England (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Lute Book Lullaby — W. Ballet (arr. Vaughan Jones)
The First Nowell — Trad. England (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Noel Nouvelet — Trad. France (arr. Vaughan Jones)
Vaughan Jones Violin
Louise Bevan Violin
Viola Adrian Smith Viola
Cello Julia Graham Cello
Performers
The Manor House String Quartet perform a selection of best loved carols, all creatively arranged by their violinist Vaughan Jones. The group have gained a following with their popular concerts and unique Christmas repertoire. The quartet have released two critically acclaimed carol albums which have been played on radio stations across the world, including ABC Australia and Classic FM here in the U.K. This will be their third Christmas concert at St.Martin-in-the-Fields and will include some of their favourite Christmas offerings as well as a couple of less well-known gems!
“…a release for all seasons, and one that is great fun too…”- Classical Source
“The Manor House Quartet play with elegance and skill and the sprightly arrangements give a fresh charm to some of the season’s best-loved music – the perfect accompaniment to present wrapping or to wake up to on Christmas morning.” – New Classics
“…this disc should definitely get its share of turns in your CD player this holiday season…the Manor House String Quartet are all accomplished musicians and perform these seasonal tunes with the right blend of ensemble discipline and festive flair…” – Classical Music Sentinel
