Ex Cathedra: Christmas Music by Candlelight
Friday 12 | Monday 15 December
Chamber choir Ex Cathedra presents a candlelit sequence of Christmas music: a quietly beautiful celebration of mystery, wonder and the deep, still heart of this magical season.
Imagine a carol concert with a difference. In the deep, still darkness of St Martin-in-the-Fields, only candles pierce the winter twilight. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony: familiar melodies, wondrous discoveries and readings to make you smile as well as reflect. Ex Cathedra’s Christmas concerts are both an undiscovered secret and a cherished tradition, unmistakably seasonal but aimed – in these fast and noisy times – at the still, quiet heart of the season; the mystery as well as the merriment.
Make your visit extra special by pre-booking a mince pie and a warming glass of Mulled Wine (hot chocolate and popcorn for the kids!); available when you book your tickets.
Programme includes:
WJ Kirkpatrick, arr. Willcocks Away in a manger
Peter Warlock Bethlehem Down
Liz Dilnot Johnson Gentle Flame
Benjamin Britten Hymn to the Virgin
Sally Beamish In the stillness
Roderick Williams O Adonai
HJ Gauntlett/C F Alexander Once in royal David’s city
Ēriks Eŝenvalds The Long Road
Orlando Gibbons Thus Angels sung
Plus readings by George Herbert, Ben Okri, Gervase Phinn, and from the Gospel of Luke.
Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Dates, Times & Book
| Fri 12 Dec | 7:00 PM | £45/£35/£25/£17.50/£10/£55 | Book |
| Mon 15 Dec | 7:00 PM | £45/£35/£25/£17.50/£10/£55 | Book |
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