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Ex Cathedra: Christmas Music by Candlelight

Part of the Ex Cathedra Season 2019-20

Add to my Calendar 18-12-2019 19:30 18-12-2019 21:30 36 Ex Cathedra: Christmas Music by Candlelight 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.This concert will end at approximately 10pm. You are welcome to bring a cushion for your comfort. Repertoire may vary - pieces listed reflect the range of music performed. St Paul's Church, Birmingham DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Paul's Church
Saint Paul's Square
Birmingham
B3 1QZ
England

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – Christmas Oratorio: 'How shall I fitly meet thee?'
William J. Kirkpatrick – Away in a manger (Arr David Willcocks)
William Mathias – Sir Christemas
John Joubert – Torches
Anonymous – Sing we to this merry company
Traditional Czech – Tece voda, tece
Thomas Tallis – Videte miraculum

Performers

Jeffrey Skidmore – Conductor
Rupert Jeffcoat – organ

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Programme Note

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.
This concert will end at approximately 10pm. You are welcome to bring a cushion for your comfort.

Repertoire may vary - pieces listed reflect the range of music performed.

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