BBC1 Midnight Mass from Southwark RC Cathedral

[gwyn]

I'm sure that's true, Gwyn, but liturgical musicians have a duty to ensure that you have the opportunity to – it's part of the job description.

I know Nick, (longing sigh) still immensely uplifted by a Mozart Sanctus a-la Birmingham Oratory though, particularly accompanied by John Pryer.

Speaking of which, the era has sadly drawn to a close I believe.

I thought the Ant & Dec Credo iii at Southwark was terrific.

[Hare]

I have listened /watched the final hymn (O come all ye faithful) on YouTube and am staggered at how chaotic the last verse was!

[docmattc]

the final hymn (O come all ye faithful)

Oft have I mused on the thought processes which site this hymn as a recessional. To my very literal scientific mind, the clue to its logical placement lies in the verb in the title (and indeed in the refrain).

Perhaps I'm taking the phrase "O come" rather literally, but its always seemed slightly odd to sing this on the way out of the door, but I know many places do.

[musicus]

Thre is an interesting review with comments at http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2012/01/midnight-mass-st-george-cathedral.html.