Record

Performance TitleJohn Rutter's Christmas Celebration
Performance Date8 December 2016
Performance DayThursday
Performance Time19:33
Main PerformersElin Manahan Thomas,
Melanie Marshall - vocals,
Andrew Lucas - organ
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsThe Bach Choir,
St Alban's Cathedral Choristers
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Christmas Fanfare',
'O Come, All Ye Faithfull', J F Wade, arr. D Willcocks,
'In Dulci Jubilo', arr. J Rutter,
'Rocking', arr. D Willcocks,
'Ding Dong! Merrily on High',' arr. S Nicholson,
'Farandole' from L'Arlessiene Suite No.2, G Bizet,
'Come Follow and Hasten' from Cantata No.78, J S Bach,
'Angels' Carol', J Rutter,
'God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen', trad., arr. D Willcocks,
'El Noi de la Mare', trad. Spanish, arr. J Rutter,
'Esta Noche', trad. Spanish, arr. J Rutter,
'Sleigh Ride', F Delius,
'A Child's Payer', J Rutter,
'While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks', Este's Psalter 1592, arr. D Willcocks,
'He Shall Feed His Flock' and 'For Unto Us a Child is Born' from Messiah, Handel
INTERVAL
'Waltz' from The Sleeping Beauty, Tchaikovsky,
'What Sweeter Music', J Rutter,
'Rejoice and Be Merry', J Rutter,
'The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy', trad. Caribbean, arr. J Rutter,
'The Heavenly Aeroplane', J Rutter,
'Bugler's Holiday, L Anderson,
QUIZ,
'The Twelve Days of Christmas', English trad., arr. J Rutter,
'We Wish You a Merry Christmas', English trad., arr J Rutter,
'Hark! The Herald Angel's Sing', F Mendelssohn, arr. D Willcocks,
'Closing Fanfare', D Willcocks
Performance NotesNominated as a finalist in the 2016 Group Travel Awards for ‘Best Event for Groups’, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration is undoubtedly a firm Yuletide favourite, simply not to be missed.

Featuring sing-along carols and a delightful array of festive works, John Rutter conducts the much-loved Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The Bach Choir in this symphonic Christmas event that will begin the festive period with joy and jubilation. From Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and rousing fanfares, to John Rutter’s famous festive quiz, these two concerts are brimming full of sparkle and Christmas cheer!
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2016/162)
Ticket Prices£17.16-£58.33
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/qRqIvUqzW18RK
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2016/162John Rutter's Christmas Celebration8 December 2016
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work10710Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Concert Series2
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/357The Bach Choir; 1876-; English choir
DS/UK/3302Rutter; John (24 September 1945); CBE; English composer, conductor, editor, arranger, and record producer
DS/UK/21074St. Albans Cathedral Choir; 1877-; English Cathedral choir
DS/UK/3303Thomas; Elin Manahan (1977-); British soprano
DS/UK/10176Marshall; Melanie (fl 2013-); English mezzo-soprano
DS/UK/3305Lucas; Andrew (fl 1978-); English organist
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