What’s on this 2024-25 season

Ex Cathedra - Christmas Music by Candlelight

Friday, 6th December, 2024, 7.00 pm
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
Some of the choir, lit by candlelight, are signing. The image is overlaid with a sparkle effect.
Nave tickets sold out*, Gallery available
The always packed, now traditional and ever-popular, unique celebration of seasonal music and readings...

The programme includes:

Gentle Flame – Liz Dilnot Johnson
O come, O come, Emmanuel – French C13th
My Lord has come – Will Todd
Away in a manger – Kirkpatrick arr. Willcocks
My Guardian Angel – Judith Weir
The Lamb – John Tavener
Sans Day Carol – John Gould
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

This year’s programme includes a mix of music from composers through the ages, including a new edition of the 1591 favourite Coventry Carol, through to a contemporary piece by former Master of the Queen’s Music Dame Judith Weir. Liz Dilnot-Johnson, Ex Cathedra composer-in-residence, premieres her new work Ring out wild bells. Add a selection of readings that capture the mystery -and humour -of Christmas, and you won’t want to miss this popular, atmospheric concerts.

Running time approx. 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval

Early booking is recommended

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“one of Britain’s very best choirs” New York Times

TICKETS

Ground floor: £25 with optional reserved seating for Patrons; children and full-time students £12.50
Gallery: £22; children and full-time students £11
Please note 7.00 pm start

NB: Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

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