Christmas is a time for families and old friends – for well-loved tunes and good cheer. But it’s also a time of mystery and wonder: of silent nights, and sounds that echo across centuries. We’re delighted to be back at Cadogan Hall this Yuletide for two nights of beauty, wonder and seasonal joy. From medieval carols to visionary modern masterpieces, it all takes its inspiration from the story at the heart of the season: a baby in a stable, surrounded by simply heavenly singing.
PROGRAMME
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Medievel
Alma redemptoris mater
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Warlock
I saw a fair maiden
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Aleotti
Facta est cum angelo
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arr. Edward Higginbottom
Angels from the realms of glory
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Palestrina
A solis ortu cardine
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Traditional
Cherry Tree Carol
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Lucy Walker
Ave virgo sanctissima
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James Bassi
Quem pastores laudavere
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Lucy Walker
The Angels’ Song
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Gardner
When Christ was born of Mary free
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Aleotti
Angelus ad pastores
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Traditional (Basque)
I saw a maiden
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Bob Chilcott
The Shepherd’s Carol
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Goss
See amid the winter’s snow
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Phillip A. Cooke
I sing of a maiden
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Sheppard
A solis ortu cardine
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Alan Bullard
Sweet babe, sang she
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Guerrero
Ave virgo sanctissima
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Parry
When Christ was born of Mary free
PERFORMERS
- The Sixteen
- Harry Christophers conductor