Record

Performance TitleRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Concert
Performance Date6 December 2017
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time15:00
Main PerformersAndrew Lucas - organ
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsThe King's Singers,
The Bach Choir
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Fanfare' 'O Come All Ye Faithful', trad. arr. Willcocks, J Rutter (Orchestra),
'The Holly and the Ivy'. trad. arr. J Rutter (Bach Choir, Orchestra),
'Balulalow', Warlock (Bach Choir, Orchestra),
'Wexford Carol', Edmunds, arr. J Rutter (Bach Choir, Orchestra),
'Deck the Hall', trad., arr. J Rutter (Bach Choir, Orchestra),
'Cantata No.140: First Mvt and Finale Chorale, Sleepes Wake', J S Bach (Bach Choir, Orchestra),
'Trumpet Tune and Airs', Purcell, arr. J Rutter (Orchestra),
'The First Nowell', trad., arr. Willcocks (Ensemble),
'There is No Rose', Beenham (Bach Choir),
'Here We Come A-Wassailing', trad., arr. Chilcott (King's Singers, Orchestra),
'Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen', trad., arr. J Rutter (King's Singers, oboe),
'Gaudete', trad., arr. Chilcott (King's Singers, brass),
'The Twelve Days of Christmas', trad., Chilcott (King's Singers, Bach Choir, Orchestra, Audience),
INTERVAL
'Dance of the Comedians' from the Bartered Bride, Smetana (Orchestra),
'Good King Wenceslas', trad., arr. Jacques, orch. J Rutter (Ensemble),
'Noel', Elms (Orchestra, organ),
'Suzi's Carol', J Rutter (Bach Choir, harp),
'Shepherd's Pipe Carol', J Rutter (Bach Choir, Orchestra),
'Born on a New Day', David, arr. Knight (King's Singers, Orchestra),
'I Wonder as I Wander', trad., Chilcott (King's Singers, Orchestra),
'Jingle Bells', Pierpont, arr. Langford (King's Singers),
'Sleigh Ride', Anderson (Orchestra),
Quiz,
'We Wish You a Merry Christmas', trad., arr. J Rutter (Ensemble)
ENCORE
'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', Blane, arr. Knight, J Rutter (King's Singers, Orchestra),
'Hark the Herald Angels Sing', 'Fanfare', arr. Willcocks (Ensemble)
Royal Presencensmble)
Performance NotesThere’s no better way to enjoy the festive spirit than attending John Rutter’s popular Christmas Celebration, conducted and presented to you by John Rutter himself and performed for you by the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Enjoy this classic festive favourite with numerous sing-along carols and a delightful array of joyful works, all in the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall, making this a not to be missed event – perfect for all!
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2017/155),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2017/54)
Ticket Prices£20-£65
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/UQfUNuzUQ_igNB
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/6/2017/54Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration6 December 2017
RAHE/1/2017/155Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Concert6 December 2017
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work11100Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Concert2
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/3302Rutter; John (24 September 1945); CBE; English composer, conductor, editor, arranger, and record producer
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/3305Lucas; Andrew (fl 1978-); English organist
DS/UK/5191The King's Singers (1968-)
DS/UK/357The Bach Choir; 1876-; English choir
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