With yuletide expressions both traditional and contemporary, this CD from the Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul (Wellington, New Zealand) explores a vast musical landscape. Nestled sungly among perennial carol favorites are works by 20th-century British choral masters, luminous modern American classics, and recently composed works by New Zealand composers Andrew Baldwin and Geoffrey Cocker. Glorious cathedral acoustics complement solid foundations provided by organ (1877 T. C. Lewis enlarged to 81stops, 3,531pipes) and brass. Michael Fulcher directs the Choir; Richard Apperley plays most of the accompaniments; Thomas Gaynor, organ scholar, accompanies “Once in Royal David’s City.” The Choir’s previous recording, "From Darkness to Light" has received universally enthusiastic reviews and remains available Peter Aston Tidings, tindings that be true Once in Royal David's City (arr. James O'Donnell) The angel Gabriel (arr. Pettman) Away in a Manger (arr. David Hill) Hark, the Herald Angels Sing O Come, all ye faithful Andrew Carter A maiden most gentle John Tavener God is with us Andrew Baldwin O Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen O Magnum Mysterium Geoffrey Coker Splendours of Nature The Salutation Eric Whitacre Lux Aurumque Herbert Howells Sing Lullaby Andrew Baldwin Lullay My Liking Peter Warlock Bethlehem Down Bob Chilcott For Him all stars have shone