Following their debut EP Serenity, Meridian and Irene Messoloras return to Signum Classics with their first holiday release—A Meridian Christmas. Recorded at All Hallows Gospel Oak, London, this enchanting Christmas collection captures the spirit of the season with warmth, clarity, and elegance.
Shaped by Meridian’s signature blend, the album offers a soundscape of carols and seasonal works that is both intimate and classic. From Ben Parry’s tender All Through the Night to Carol Jennings’s cheerful Ding Dong! Merrily on High and Ola Gjeilo’s festive The Holly and the Ivy, each piece captures a distinctive mood of the season. The program further features Paul Manz’s E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, offering a moment of quiet yearning and hope, and A Great and Mighty Wonder arranged by Erling Pederson, resounding in radiant proclamation.
Together, these works trace the season’s arc—from quiet reflection to joyful celebration.
Meridian
Meridian is a London-based professional chamber choir founded and directed by Irene Messoloras. With a sound defined by clarity, balance, and expressive depth, the ensemble brings together early and contemporary repertoire to create a richly contemplative musical experience.
Meridian’s members are drawn from outstanding ensemble backgrounds such as Tenebrae, the Monteverdi Choir, and The Sixteen. This combination weaves together a broad variety of choral experience, giving the choir an exceptional range of vocal power and colour.
Irene Messoloras
Irene Messoloras is an award-winning conductor dedicated to inspiring musicians and audiences through excellence in choral performance. Based in Southern California, she leads professional, university, and community ensembles on renowned stages worldwide.