Record

Performance TitleJohn Rutter's Christmas Celebration
Performance Date6 December 2022
Performance DayTuesday
Performance Time19:30
Main PerformersRuby Skilbeck,
Arthur Ford (Choristers of Guildford Cathedral) - vocal
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)
ChoirsVOCES8,
The Bach Choir
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Fanfare' 'O Come All Ye Faithfu;', trad., arr. Willcocks, J Rutter,
'Wassail! A Seasonal Medley of Traditional Carols', trad., J Rutter,
'Orb and Sceptre', W Walton,
'Jospeh and Mary', R Vaughan Williams,
'Wassail Song', R Vaughan Williams,
'O Little Town of Bethlehem', trad., arr. R Vaughan Williams,
'Evening Prayer' from Hansel and Gretel, Humperdinck,
'Angels' Carol', J Rutter,
'Jeux d'enfants: Le bAL', Bizet,
Superquiz,
'Do You Hear What I Hear?', Baker, arr. J Rutter
INTERVAL
'Lieutenant Kije - Roika', Prokofiev,
'Alleluia!', Leontovich,
'Candlelight Carol', J Rutter,
'The Colours of Christmas', J Rutter,
'Deck the Hall',
'The Christmas Song - Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire', Torme, arr. J Rutter,
'Frosty the SNowman', Rollins, arr. J Rutter,
'Budgler's Holiday', Anderson,
Superquiz,
'The Twelve Days of Christmas', trad., J Rutter
ENCORE
'Stille Nacht', Gruber, arr. Rutter,
'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing', Mendelssohn, arr. Willcocks, J Rutter,
'Closing Fanfare'
Performance NotesBack by popular demand, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall with another festive extravaganza with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, brimming full with John Rutter’s own popular works and arrangements. Conducted and presented by John Rutter himself, and featuring The Bach Choir and VOCES8, this ever-popular festive concert – featuring glorious symphonic and choral classics, sing-along carols and John’s ever-popular Christmas quiz – is guaranteed to fill you with sparkle and cheer!

The matinee performance included a British Sign Langauge (BSL) interpreter.

Luxury Box Packages were available for £982 (Second Tier box), which included private box hire, dedicated box waiter, champagne, beverages, canapes and hot bowl food.
Hospitality Dining tickets were available for £225.50 per person, which included Premium Arena seat, champagne, three-course dinner, wine, beverages and complimentray programme.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2022/119),
Autograph (RAHE/8/1/15)
Ticket Prices£17.21-£68.37
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/8/1/15Performers Autograph Book 2021-202329 March 2021-12 February 2023
RAHE/1/2022/119John Rutter's Christmas Celebration6 December 2022
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work12759John Rutter's Christmas Celebration2
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/3302Rutter; John (24 September 1945); CBE; English composer, conductor, editor, arranger, and record producer
DS/UK/21075VOCES8; 2005-; British acappella octet
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/357The Bach Choir; 1876-; English choir
DS/UK/10897Guildford Cathedral Choir; 1961-; English choir
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