A boy is born in Bethlehem (Puer Natus) (2006)
Two versions:
SA with optional Baritone, and organ or piano
or SATB and organ or piano
Orchestral accompaniment is on hire – this works with either version.
This lively carol is fast and fleeting, propelled forward by a constantly shifting meter, and a characterful accompaniment. It may be sung in English or to the Latin text.
“…a really infectious excitement: alleluias thrumming with joy, luminous with harmonic adventure and breathless with a story to tell… Choir & Organ
Oxford University Press SA(B) version more details
Oxford University Press SATB version more details
Recorded by the Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge (dir. Sarah MacDonald) on O Come Emmanuel (Regent REGCD456) or on Youtube, or Spotify
Complete performance (with visuals) here
Alan Bullard talks about the carol here
Extract below: