New Christmas Carol commissioned

Friends of the Vox was delighted to be involved in the commissioning of a new arrangement of the favourite Christmas Carol, “In the Bleak Midwinter” from beloved composer Dan Forrest.

The World Premiere performance was given by Vox Anima Chamber Choir on 17 December in Yalding Church, Kent.

Dan’s magical carol setting transports the listener into Christina Rosetti's beloved Christmas text written in London (listen for the subtle hints of Big Ben!). Ethereal melodic echos eventually build to soaring vocal lines before giving way to a tender final stanza of "What can I give him, poor as I am...". An intimate yet deeply moving arrangement for SATB or SSA voices with piano.

You can watch a recording of this concert here.

You can purchase your own arrangement here.