Christmas Music by Candlelight
From Thurs 4 Dec
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Take an evening to escape the festive rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding music, a quietly beautiful celebration of mystery, wonder and the deep, still heart of the season, 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.
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.
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
7pm
Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield
7pm
Coventry Cathedral, Coventry
7pm
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
7pm
St Mary's Church, Moseley, Birmingham
7pm
St Paul's Church, Birmingham
7pm
St Paul's Church, Birmingham
4pm
St Paul's Church, Birmingham
7pm