Video of the Day: Chilcott's 'The Sleeping Child'
Jonathan Whiting
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Listen to the sublime contemporary classic performed by VOCES8
If you are vying for a moment of solace in the busy final week of Christmas, look no further. Here we have a performance of contemporary British composer Bob Chilcott's The Sleeping Child by the ensembe for whom he wrote it, VOCES8.
Written in 2021, The Sleeping Child sets the words of poet Charles Bennet and has quickly become an audience and choir favourite. This work features on the album 'A Choral Christmas' (DECCA) alongside a mix of classic carols and new works by contemporary composers.
Live from London Christmas 2023 runs until 7 January. You can find more information here. 'A Choral Christmas' is out now and can be heard below via Apple Music.