Family Christmas with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Friday 20 December 2024
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join St Martin’s Voices and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields for an afternoon of Christmas favourites for all the family. From the high-spirited escapades of Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, the sweetness of Little Donkey to the quiet stillness of Away in a Manger and Silent Night, this hour-long programme promises festive cheer for all ages! Audience carols will include Once in Royal David’s City and O little town of Bethlehem.
This concert lasts one hour with no interval.
St Martin’s Voices
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Andrew Earis conductor
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Fri 20 Dec | 4:00 PM | £25/£18/£10 | Book |
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