A Christmas Celebration
Benjamin Kirk- conductor
We are delighted to have been invited by the Chipping Sodbury Music Society to perform a Christmas concert in their Town Hall. Featuring music from Herbert Howells, Bob Chilcott and a world premiere from our very own Musical Director Benjamin Kirk himself, it promises to be a glorious evening of festive works and the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit!
PROGRAMME:
R. L. de PEARSALL – In Dulci Jubilo
Arvo PÄRT – Magnificat
Richard DERING – Quem Vidistis, Pastores?
Peter CORNELIUS – The Three Kings
Einojuhani RAUTAVAARA – Canticum Mariae Virginis
B. T. KIRK – In Drear-Nighted December (world premiere)
Arnold BAX – I sing of a Maiden that is Makeless
Herbert HOWELLS – Sing Lullaby
INTERVAL
Bob CHILCOTT – Nova, Nova!
Morten LAURIDSEN – O Magnum Mysterium
Arr. Wilcocks – Quelle est cette odeur agréable?
Arr. Alex L’ESTRANGE – Winter Wonderland
Elizabeth POSTON – Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
G. Holst arr. Ola GJEILO – In the Bleak Midwinter
Arvo PÄRT – Bogoroditse Djevo
Francis POULENC– Hodie Christus Natus Est
Arr. King’s Singers – Jingle Bells
