Christina Rossetti's poem set by Gustav Holst and sung by Benjamin Luxon. From Westminster Cathedral. Here is a link to my main Luxon playlist: • Benjamin Luxon
I came to his work through his evening with Hinge and Brackett. What a wonderful man. It's incomprehensible when a man of his genius goes deaf. He did some marvellous work recording children's songs, as much as they've fallen out of favour.
I have been asked if I can do this carol over the Christmas Period at a church in Bristol. This fellow's approach to this. Is part of the key to doing so! I will have to listen to some others but if I can develop a clear, respectful and smoothly clean application and approach to this carol - I should manage to do so! More pronounced research required.
n the bleak mid-winter Frosty wind made moan; Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago. Our God, heaven cannot hold Him Nor earth sustain, Heaven and earth shall flee away When He comes to reign: In the bleak mid-winter A stable-place sufficed The Lord God Almighty - Jesus Christ. Enough for Him, whom cherubim Worship night and day, A breastful of milk And a mangerful of hay; Enough for Him, whom Angels Fall down before, The ox and ass and camel Which adore. Angels and Archangels May have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim Thronged the air; But only His Mother In her maiden bliss Worshipped the Beloved With a kiss. What can I give Him, Poor as I am? - If I were a Shepherd I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man I would do my part, - Yet what I can I give Him, - Give my heart.
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day, Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay; Enough for Him, whom angels fall before, The ox and ass and camel which adore. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; But His mother only, in her maiden bliss, Worshipped the beloved with a kiss. What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.
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I've always admired Luxon, but had no idea of this performance -- just gorgeous! It's so difficult to sing such an exposed melody without flaw.
Wow, what a treat! First of all, my favorite Christmas carol....and Benjamin Luxon!
Thanks for uploading this.
I came to his work through his evening with Hinge and Brackett. What a wonderful man. It's incomprehensible when a man of his genius goes deaf. He did some marvellous work recording children's songs, as much as they've fallen out of favour.
+Deal Hudson This really is a flawless performance. Luxon's voice always was so very beautiful and his vocal technique simply splendid.
Marvelous! Such a fine voice and a flawless interpreter!
Thank you for this. I just discovered Mr. Luxon two days ago and am blessed to hear his lovely voice. What a treasure.
@arpeggio1358 You are right, this is exquisitely beautiful, thank you for sending me this video.
Gorgeous!
Beautifully Sung. Benjamin has a great talent. I'm singing this for Christmas at church its such a lovely song
Beautiful.
Wonderful.
Wonderful
Magnifico
How have I never seen this before? Heartfelt and beautiful.
Fabulous voice!
WOW! WOW!!! Bravo...
+John Leslie Ditto. Splendid!
I have been asked if I can do this carol over the Christmas Period at a church in Bristol. This fellow's approach to this. Is part of the key to doing so! I will have to listen to some others but if I can develop a clear, respectful and smoothly clean application and approach to this carol - I should manage to do so! More pronounced research required.
king George Vl in the crown
n the bleak mid-winter
Frosty wind made moan;
Earth stood hard as iron,
Water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow,
Snow on snow,
In the bleak mid-winter
Long ago.
Our God, heaven cannot hold Him
Nor earth sustain,
Heaven and earth shall flee away
When He comes to reign:
In the bleak mid-winter
A stable-place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty -
Jesus Christ.
Enough for Him, whom cherubim
Worship night and day,
A breastful of milk
And a mangerful of hay;
Enough for Him, whom Angels
Fall down before,
The ox and ass and camel
Which adore.
Angels and Archangels
May have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim
Thronged the air;
But only His Mother
In her maiden bliss
Worshipped the Beloved
With a kiss.
What can I give Him,
Poor as I am? -
If I were a Shepherd
I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man
I would do my part, -
Yet what I can I give Him, -
Give my heart.
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day,
Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay;
Enough for Him, whom angels fall before,
The ox and ass and camel which adore.
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
But His mother only, in her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.