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22 December 2019 - 2:00pmThe Nutcracker and IAlexandra DariescuSaffron Hall Saffron Walden CB11 4UHUnited Kingdom
A Christmas party, an unexpected gift and a kingdom full of sweets… everyone knows the story of The Nutcracker. But you’ve never seen it like this. Pianist Alexandra Dariescu, a single ballerina, and Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music come together with state-of-the-art digital effects to retell this seasonal classic like it’s never been told before. The magic is real, and it’s never felt so fresh. A stunning Christmas treat for all ages.
- Music from The Nutcracker
- Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
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12 December 2019 - 7:30pmOpera North Christmas ConcertChorus of Opera North, Garry Walker, Orchestra of Opera NorthDewsbury Town Hall Dewsbury WF12 8DSUnited Kingdom
Opera North’s festive celebration returns to Dewsbury, bringing together the Company’s Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Chorus for seasonal orchestral selections and beloved hymns. Opera North favourite Garry Walker returns to the podium to conduct.
- Audience Carols
- Traditional ()
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18 December 2019 - 8:00pmCarol Concert | Gravesham Choral SocietyAlan Vincent, Gravesham Choral Society, Malcolm RileySt George's Church Gravesend DA11 0DJUnited Kingdom
This will be the first of our annual Christmas concerts with an enjoyable and varied programme of well-known and less-familiar carols. Audiences are invited to sing some of the carols with us.
- A babe is born
- William Mathias (1934-1992)
- Lo! He comes with clouds descending
- Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015)
- Gabriel's message
- Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015)
- Once in Royal David's city
- Traditional ()
- Nativity Carol
- John Rutter (1945-)
- See amid the winter's snow
- Sir John Goss (1800-1880)
- Winter winds
- Alan Vincent (1943-)
- O little town of Bethlehem
- Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
- Myn Lyking
- Sir Richard Runciman Terry (1865-1938)
- While shepherds watched their flock
- Traditional ()
- Shepherds' farewell - Thou must leave thy lowly dwelling from L'enfance du Christ
- Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
- Hark! The herald angels sing
- Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
- The Christmas stork
- Alan Vincent (1943-)
- The Holly and the Ivy
- John Gardner (1917-2011)
- O come, all ye faithful, 'Adeste fideles'
- Traditional ()
- The Sussex Carol
- Traditional ()
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15 December 2019 - 3:00pmRPO Miniatures: Christmas TrombonesJosh Cirtina, Matthew Gee, Matthew Knight, Rupert WhiteheadThe Hawth Crawley RH10 6YZUnited Kingdom
Usher in the festive season with the trombone players of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, performing a selection of spirited Christmas classics including selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, Humperdinck's Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel, Prokofiev's Sleigh Ride, selections from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, your favourite Christmas carols and other festive favourites.
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16 December 2019 - 7:30pmThe Sixteen at ChristmasHarry Christophers, The SixteenCadogan Hall London SW1X 9DQUnited Kingdom
The Sixteen’s Christmas 2019 programme features Britten’s hugely popular A Ceremony of Carols. This masterful and unique work continues to be a staple of the choral canon and is an example of Britten’s genius.
The rest of the programme combines traditional medieval carol tunes upon which so much Christmas music has been based, contrasted with more modern delights including Warlock’s Corpus Christi and Walton’s festive Make we joy now in this fest.
‘Thought-provoking and never predictable.’ (The Guardian)
Part of Choral at Cadogan 2019-20 (series discounts available)
- Make we joy now in this fest
- Sir William Walton (1902-1983)
- Adam lay ybounden
- Matthew Martin (1976-)
- Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
- Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987)
- Corpus Christi
- Peter Warlock (1894-1930)
- This have I done for my true love
- Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
- Lo, how a rose e’er blooming
- Michael Praetorius (1571-1621)
- Balulalow
- James Burton (1974-)
- Of a Rose
- Cecilia McDowall (1951-)
- A Ceremony of Carols
- Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
- Christmas carols
- Traditional ()
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17 December 2019 - 7:30pmThe Sixteen at ChristmasHarry Christophers, The SixteenCadogan Hall London SW1X 9DQUnited Kingdom
The Sixteen’s Christmas 2019 programme features Britten’s hugely popular A Ceremony of Carols. This masterful and unique work continues to be a staple of the choral canon and is an example of Britten’s genius.
The rest of the programme combines traditional medieval carol tunes upon which so much Christmas music has been based, contrasted with more modern delights including Warlock’s Corpus Christi and Walton’s festive Make we joy now in this fest.
‘Thought-provoking and never predictable.’ (The Guardian)
Part of Choral at Cadogan 2019-20 (series discounts available)
- Make we joy now in this fest
- Sir William Walton (1902-1983)
- Adam lay ybounden
- Matthew Martin (1976-)
- Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
- Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987)
- Corpus Christi
- Peter Warlock (1894-1930)
- This have I done for my true love
- Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
- Lo, how a rose e’er blooming
- Michael Praetorius (1571-1621)
- Balulalow
- James Burton (1974-)
- Of a Rose
- Cecilia McDowall (1951-)
- A Ceremony of Carols
- Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
- Christmas carols
- Traditional ()
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22 December 2019 - 7:30pmThe Sixteen and Harry ChristophersFrances Kelly, Harry Christophers, The SixteenThe Concert Hall in the Town Hall Reading RG1 1QHUnited Kingdom
The Sixteen's programme for Christmas 2019 features Britten's hugely popular A Ceremony of Carols. This masterful and idiomatic work continues to be a staple of the choral canon and is an example of Britten's genius. The rest of the programme combines the traditional medieval carol tunes upon which so much Christmas music has been based, contrasted with more modern delights including Warlock's Corpus Christi and Walton's festive Make we joy now in this fest.
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm - The Town Hall (free)
- Make we joy now in this fest
- Sir William Walton (1902-1983)
- The babe in Bethlem’s manger laid
- Traditional English ()
- Adam lay ybounden
- Matthew Martin (1976-)
- Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
- Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987)
- Corpus Christi
- Peter Warlock (1894-1930)
- This have I done for my true love
- Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
- Lo, how a rose e’er blooming
- Michael Praetorius (1571-1621)
- Balulalow
- James Burton (1974-)
- Of a Rose
- Cecilia McDowall (1951-)
- The Salutation Carol
- Traditional ()
- A Ceremony of Carols
- Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
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18 December 2019 - 7:30pmEx Cathedra: Christmas Music by candlelightEx Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore, Rupert JeffcoatSt Paul's Church Birmingham B3 1QZUnited Kingdom
In the deep, still darkness, only candles pierce the winter gloom. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. With a sequence of Christmas music old and new, and readings to make you smile and reflect, Ex Cathedra's popular Christmas concerts are a uniquely magical way to begin your festive season.
Early booking is recommended.
The concert will end at approximately 10pm.
You are welcome to bring a cushion for your comfort.
Listen to excerpts and buy copies of Ex Cathedra's Christmas CDs: Christmas Music by Candlelight and Joy in the morning
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19 December 2019 - 7:30pmEx Cathedra: Christmas Music by candlelightAlexander Mason, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey SkidmoreSt Paul's Church Birmingham B3 1QZUnited Kingdom
In the deep, still darkness, only candles pierce the winter gloom. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. With a sequence of Christmas music old and new, and readings to make you smile and reflect, Ex Cathedra's popular Christmas concerts are a uniquely magical way to begin your festive season.
Early booking is recommended.
The concert will end at approximately 10pm.
You are welcome to bring a cushion for your comfort.
Listen to excerpts and buy copies of Ex Cathedra's Christmas CDs: Christmas Music by Candlelight and Joy in the morning
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20 December 2019 - 7:30pmEx Cathedra: Christmas Music by candlelightAlexander Mason, Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey SkidmoreSt Paul's Church Birmingham B3 1QZUnited Kingdom
In the deep, still darkness, only candles pierce the winter gloom. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. With a sequence of Christmas music old and new, and readings to make you smile and reflect, Ex Cathedra's popular Christmas concerts are a uniquely magical way to begin your festive season.
Early booking is recommended.
The concert will end at approximately 10pm.
You are welcome to bring a cushion for your comfort.
Listen to excerpts and buy copies of Ex Cathedra's Christmas CDs: Christmas Music by Candlelight and Joy in the morning
