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Ex Cathedra – Christmas Music
Price: £12.50 – £40Venue: Lichfield Cathedral
Take an evening to escape the festive rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding seasonal music, as Ex Cathedra return with this popular atmospheric concert, performed by candlelight. Expect some of your favourite carols, and discover a treasure trove of gorgeous new – and old – music and readings that explore the magic, humour and peace of Christmas.
“Ex Cathedra stood out for the way they combine technical excellence with humanity and warmth. They’re seriously professional but also love the music into being, and I don’t think any choir in Britain does that better.” (Michael White, Catholic Herald)
EX CATHEDRA
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Nicholas Wearne organ
Programme includes:
Away in a manger – WJ Kirkpatrick, arr. Willcocks
Bethlehem Down – Peter Warlock
Gentle Flame – Liz Dilnot Johnson
Hymn to the Virgin – Benjamin Britten
In the stillness – Sally Beamish
O Adonai – Roderick Williams
Once in royal David’s city – HJ Gauntlett/C F Alexander
The Long Road – Ēriks Eŝenvalds
Thus Angels sung – Orlando Gibbons
Plus readings by George Herbert, Ben Okri, Gervase Phinn, and from the Gospel of Luke.
The running time is approx. 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval.
Refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval.
Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Kindly sponsored by McArthurGlen West Midlands
Access
Everyone is welcome at Ex Cathedra’s concerts, and the choir is committed to doing all it can to ensure you have a great experience.
Level access is available via the West End entrance. Detailed access information is available on the cathedral website here Accessibility at Lichfield Cathedral. Designated seats have been allocated for wheelchair users and companions on the ends of rows; please telephone the box office to book these.
This concert is not amplified, the atmosphere can be quite still, and audiences usually reserve applause for the end of each half. If you have any questions, please contact Ex Cathedra or Lichfield Festival, we are happy to help.
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