How old is the coventry carol

Looking at the picture of John again…such hands! Damn, I miss him! What a lovely and moving response. Yes, Coventry Cathedral is quite a special place, and I already find myself running out of words to convey the feeling of being there. I met John Renbourn once. He was such a gentle, kind, funny, inclusive man. You know, I think I was also at this performance, and I had that self same visceral reaction. I could have written this article and the radio article myself — except I was 18, not 19!

And I too find it hard to tell the story without choking up. Such an incredible piece of theatre. And so amazing to have found someone else whom it touched so profoundly, on so many levels! Rachel, how wonderful!

Yet another reminder to update my website! After my Soul Music interview I contacted Coventry Cathedral in the hope that I could track down one or more of the three women who sang the song that night, with the idea they could also be interviewed for the programme.

I would have liked the singers to know what a profound impact their performance had on me. That I now know someone else was affected in a similar way is just as special. There were lots of people dabbing at their eyes; all were profoundly affected. The playing of the carol — on renaissance recorders — afterward was so much more meaningful.

Thank you. Oh Rachel. Thank you for letting me know. Thank you so much for sharing the recording, and for sharing your experience in the class with me.

With my warmest wishes. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. A 16th-century carol originating from Coventry, it was traditionally performed during Coventry Mystery Plays, which were Medieval plays telling New Testament Stories, including that of the Nativity. Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child, Bye bye, lully, lullay. Thou little tiny child, Bye bye, lully, lullay.

The lyrics are heart-breaking; farewelling the children that Herod has ordered to be killed. Fittingly, this haunting arrangement is well suited for the women's voice. Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child, Bye bye, lully, lullay. O sisters too, how may we do For to preserve this day This poor youngling for whom we sing, "Bye bye, lully, lullay"? Six of the best pieces of Christmas choral music. Five of the best ancient Christmas carols Six of the best… unknown carols Five of the best modern Christmas carols The composers behind your favourite carols… The 25 greatest Christmas carols of all time.