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Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 : Britten: Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: This Little Babe by Choir Of King's College, Cambridge album cover

Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 : Britten: Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: This Little Babe

by Choir Of King's College, Cambridge

About This Song

About "Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 : Britten: Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: This Little Babe" by Choir Of King's College, Cambridge

A whirlwind of rhythmic drive. 'This Little Babe' sets the nativity as spiritual warfare, the choir's rapid-fire syllables and driving harp creating a sense of urgent, almost frantic energy. Britten balances childlike wonder with martial tension—a lullaby that doubles as a battle cry.