Record

Performance TitleRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series 2014-2015 - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration 2014
Performance Date11 December 2014
Performance DayThursday
Performance Time19:33
Main PerformersMatthew Brook - vocal,
Andrew Lucas - organ
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsLondon Youth Choir,
Voce Chamber Choir
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Christmas Fanfare',
'O Come, All You Faithful', J Francis Wade, arr. D Willcocks,
'The Holly and the Ivy', J Gardner,
'Christians, Be Joyful' from Christmas Oratorio, Bach,
'Carillon' from L'Arlesienne,
'I Wonder As I Wander', R Rodney Bennett,
'Where Riches is Everlastingly', B Chilcott,
'The First Nowell', trad., arr. David Willcocks',
'O Magnum Mysterium' and 'Hodie Christus Natus aet', F Poulenc,
'Dance of the Comedians' from the Bartered Bride, B Smetana,
'God Rest You Merry Gentlemen', trad., arr. D Willcocks
'Fantasia on Christmas Carols', R Vaughan Williams
INTERVAL
'Troika' from Lieutenant Kije, S Prokofiev,
'Good King Wenceslas' trad., arr. J Rutter,
'Walking in the Air' from The Snowman, H Blake,
'Rejoice and Sing!', J Rutter (In honour of the 95th birthday of Sir David Willcocks),
'O Holy Night', A Adam, arr. J Rutter,
'The Trumpet Shall Sound' from Messiah, Handel,
'Star Carol', J Rutter,
'Sleigh Ride', L Anderson,
'Shephard's Pipe Carol', J Rutter,
'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', Mendelssohn, arr. D Willcocks,
'Closing Fanfare', D Willcocks
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, 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/1/2014/175),
Digital Setlist
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/PRBPKJPhu._UP
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2014/175John Rutter's Christmas Celebration11 December 2014
RAHE/8/7/2014/91Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration set list11 December 2014
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work10058Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series 2014-2015 - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration 20142
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/3302Rutter; John (24 September 1945); CBE; English composer, conductor, editor, arranger, and record producer
DS/UK/5672Brook; Matthew (fl 1990s-); English bass-baritone
DS/UK/3305Lucas; Andrew (fl 1978-); English organist
DS/UK/20538London Youth Choir; fl 2012-; British youth choir
DS/UK/20539Voce Chamber Choir; fl 2003-; British choir
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