The Sixteen, Harry Christophers - The Wise Men and the Star - A Christmas Collection (2025)

Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without the iconic voices of The Sixteen providing a soundtrack to the season. Celebrated for collections that provide an alternative to the customary festive offerings, this new album from the world-renown choir is no exception. No other festival in the Christian year has inspired so many composers and such a variety of musical styles as Christmas. The Wise Men and the Star features a veritable cornucopia of yuletide music from the premieres of three new works to traditional carols including Away in a manger and In the bleak midwinter, and modern classics such as Eric Whitacre’s Lux aurumque and Mykola Leontovich’s Carol of the bells. This new album promises something for everyone.

Tracklist
01. O Sapientia
02. Lux Aurumque
03. Our Blessed Lady’s Lullaby
04. The Wise Men and the Star
05. Peaceful Was the Night
06. Away in a Manger
07. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
08. Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly
09. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
10. Brightest Star
11. Lullaby Carol
12. A Winter Breviary: I. We Look for You (Evensong)[Raag Hamsadhwani]
13. A Winter Breviary: II. The Year’s Midnight (Matins)[Raag Malkauns]
14. A Winter Breviary: III. The Unexpected Early Hour (Lauds)[Raag Ahir Bhairay]
15. The Three Kings
16. Dormi, Jesu! (A Lullaby)
17. Benediction
18. The Christ-Child's Lullaby
19. New Prince, New Pomp
20. In the Bleak Midwinter
21. As Joseph Was A-Walking
22. Carol of the Bells (Bonus Track)
23. Adam Lay Ybounden (Bonus Track)