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Ex Cathedra – Christmas Music by Candlelight
December 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Price: £12.50 – £39
Venue: Lichfield Cathedral
Ex Cathedra return to the Festival as part of their Christmas season, so immerse yourself in the serene embrace of this popular, atmospheric concert, where hushed anticipation and spellbinding seasonal music fills the air, and the choir is enveloped in the soft glow of candlelight.
Ex Cathedra will perform a seamless sequence of Christmas favourites, little-known gems and gorgeous new music, interspersed with a selection of readings, to explore the magic, mystery – and humour – of the season.
EX CATHEDRA
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Rupert Jeffcoat organ
Running time: approximately, 2 hours 30 minutes, including interval.
Refreshments will be available for purchase during the interval.
Programme includes:
Gentle Flame Liz Dilnot Johnson
O come, O come, Emmanuel French C13th
Sussex Carol English traditional
My Lord has come Will Todd
Away in a manger Kirkpatrick arr. Willcocks
My Guardian Angel Judith Weir
The Lamb John Tavener
Sir Christémas William Mathias
While shepherds watched their flocks (Ilkley Moor)
Joy in the morning John Joubert
Gaudete! 1582 arr. Skidmore
Coventry Carol 1591 ed. Savan
Stars Eriks Esenvalds
Ring out wild bells world premiere Liz Dilnot Johnson
Love is come again Alec Roth
See amid the winter’s snow John Goss
Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
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