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SUMMARY:Ex Cathedra - Christmas Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“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) \nEX CATHEDRA\nJeffrey Skidmore conductor \nNicholas Wearne organ \nProgramme includes:\nAway in a manger – WJ Kirkpatrick\, arr. Willcocks\nBethlehem Down – Peter Warlock\nGentle Flame – Liz Dilnot Johnson\nHymn to the Virgin – Benjamin Britten\nIn the stillness – Sally Beamish\nO Adonai – Roderick Williams\nOnce in royal David’s city – HJ Gauntlett/C F Alexander\nThe Long Road – Ēriks Eŝenvalds\nThus Angels sung – Orlando Gibbons \nPlus readings by George Herbert\, Ben Okri\, Gervase Phinn\, and from the Gospel of Luke. \nThe running time is approx. 2 hours 10 minutes\, including interval.\nRefreshments will be available to purchase during the interval. \nEarly booking is advised to avoid disappointment. \n \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \nKindly sponsored by McArthurGlen West Midlands \n \nAccess \nEveryone is welcome at Ex Cathedra’s concerts\, and the choir is committed to doing all it can to ensure you have a great experience. \nLevel 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/ex-cathedra-christmas-music-by-candlelight-2025/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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SUMMARY:Ex Cathedra - Christmas Music by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEx 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. \nEX CATHEDRA\nJeffrey Skidmore conductor\nRupert Jeffcoat organ \nRunning time: approximately\, 2 hours 30 minutes\, including interval.\nRefreshments will be available for purchase during the interval. \n  \nProgramme includes:\nGentle Flame Liz Dilnot Johnson\nO come\, O come\, Emmanuel French C13th\nSussex Carol English traditional\nMy Lord has come Will Todd\nAway in a manger Kirkpatrick arr. Willcocks\nMy Guardian Angel Judith Weir\nThe Lamb John Tavener\nSir Christémas William Mathias\nWhile shepherds watched their flocks (Ilkley Moor)\nJoy in the morning John Joubert\nGaudete! 1582 arr. Skidmore\nCoventry Carol 1591 ed. Savan\nStars Eriks Esenvalds\nRing out wild bells world premiere Liz Dilnot Johnson\nLove is come again Alec Roth\nSee amid the winter’s snow John Goss \nEarly booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. \n \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/ex-cathedra-2024/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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SUMMARY:Black Dyke Band - Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nIf you’re looking for something to warm the pre-Christmas cockles of your heart\, look no further than the world-renowned Black Dyke Band’s visit to the Festival as part of our 2024 Christmas celebrations! \nPlaying a selection of traditional brass band and Christmas favourites\, the glorious surroundings of Lichfield Cathedral will be filled with the Black Dyke Band’s unique sound\, as the 13-time European Champion winners\, 30-time British Open 1st prize winners and 24-time National Champions of Great Britain make a debut Festival appearance. \nWith a history dating back to 1816\, this exceptional ensemble (under long-standing Music Director\, Professor Nicholas Childs)  has rightfully earned its place as a standout in the realm of brass bands. Renowned for its exceptional musicality\, the Black Dyke Band holds the distinction of being the most recorded band in the world\, with over 370 recordings (currently!) to its name. \nTickets are already selling fast for this very special Christmas event\, so please book early to avoid disappointment! \n \n  \nKindly sponsored by McArthurGlen West Midlands \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/black-dyke-band/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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SUMMARY:EX CATHEDRA Christmas Music by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Ex Cathedra / Jeffrey Skidmore conductor \nIn the stillness of a church\, where candles glow… comes the luminous sound of a choir in quiet harmony. \nThis concert promises a magical start to your Christmas season\, as the singers of world-class choir Ex Cathedra – conducted by Lichfield’s own Jeffrey Skidmore – envelop you with a spellbinding sequence of seasonal favourites\, little-known gems\, and inspirational new music. Add a selection of readings that capture the mystery – and humour – of Christmas\, and you won’t want to miss this popular\, atmospheric concert. \n“a truly wonderful\, imaginative programme telling the Christmas story in all its guises” Birmingham Post \n BOOK TICKETS \n  \nCo-presented by Ex Cathedra & Lichfield Festival\, with thanks to the generous support of McArthurGlen West Midlands. \n \nRunning time approx. 2 hours 25 minutes\, including interval. Refreshments will be available during the interval.
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/ex-cathedra-christmas-music-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
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