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One of Britain’s most exciting vocal ensembles brings its rich, vibrant and versatile sound to a celebration of Christmas.
Spanning five centuries, their programme moves from motets by Byrd and Poulenc to music by John Rutter and Coldplay. There are angels and bells, ancient chants and close harmony, alongside the stillness of Warlock’s Bethlehem Down, the luminous simplicity of Elizabeth Poston’s Jesus Christ the Apple Tree and the irresistible energy of Carol of the Bells.
Mulled wine and mince pies available in the interval
Chant Drop down, ye heavens, from above
William Byrd Laetentur coeli
Trad. Noël nouvelet
Trad. Les Anges dans nos campagnes
Poulenc Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël
Coldplay arr. Blake Morgan Christmas Lights
INTERVAL
Trad. arr. Fraser Wilson Salutation
Peter Warlock Bethlehem Down
Bob Chilcott Nova! Nova!
Elizabeth Poston Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
Trad. arr. John Rutter I Wonder As I Wander
Adrian Peacock Venite, Gaudete!
Torme and Wells arr. Kirby Shaw The Christmas Song
Mykola Leontovych Carol of the Bells
Byrd · Poulenc · Warlock · Poston · Chilcott · Rutter · Coldplay · traditional carols
“Exceptional cohesion and effortless style … faultless” – BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★