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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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