Record

Performance TitleRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration - Matinee
Performance Date7 December 2015
Performance DayMonday
Performance Time15:02
Secondary PerformersAndrew Lucas - organ
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsSt Albans Cathedral Choirs,
St Albans Bach Choir,
VOCES8
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Christmas Fanfare', leading into...
'O Come, All Ye Faithful', j F Wade, arr D Willcocks,
'Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day', .rad., arr. Sir D Willcocks
'Away in a Manger', trad., arr. D Willcocks
'Sussex Carol', trad., arr. D Willcocks,
'Gloria in Excelsis Deo' from Mass in B Minor, J S Bach,
'The First Nowell', trad., arr. D Willcocks,
'In Dulci Jubilo', Greman trad., arr. H Praetorius,
'Es ist ein'Ros' Entsprungen', Greman trad., arr. J Rutter,
'Puer Natus in Bethlehem', S Schiedt,
'God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen', trad., arr. D Willcocks,
'Lord of the Dance', American, adapt. S Carter, arr. J Rutter,
'The Nutcracker Suite',Tchaikovsky,
INTERVAL
'Good King Wenceslas', trad., arr. J Rutter,
Two carols by John Rutter:
'The Colours of Christmas',
'Rejoice and Sing!'
'Jingle Bells', J Lord Pirpont, arr G Langford,
'Have Yourself a Merry little Christmas', H Martin, R Blane, arr. J Rutter,
'La Berceuse', B Bell,
'Sleigh Ride', L Anderson'
QUIZ
'Star Carol', J Rutter,
'Hark! the Herald Angels Sing', F 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/1/2015/173)
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/1L41LQJ1kd7o2V
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2015/173Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration7 December 2015
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work10363Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John 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/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/6770St Albans Bach Choir; 1924-; English choir
DS/UK/3305Lucas; Andrew (fl 1978-); English organist
DS/UK/21074St. Albans Cathedral Choir; 1877-; English Cathedral choir
DS/UK/21075VOCES8; 2005-; British acappella octet
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