Record

Performance TitleChristmas Festival 2016 - BT Christmas Concert
Performance Date13 December 2016
Performance DayTuesday
Performance Time19:32
Main PerformersIlona Domnich,
Alexander James Edwards,
Alison Jiear - vocals
Orchestra or BandThe Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, Portsmouth,
London Concert Orchestra
ChoirsThe London Concert Chorus,
London Community Gospel Choir,
Tiffin Boys' Choir
ConductorsJohn Rigby
Set List'Sleigh Ride', Anderson,
'The First Nowell', trad., arr. Willcocks,
'White Christmas', Berlin,
'Let it Snow', Cahn, Styne,
'Away in a Manger', trad., arr. Willcocks,
'The Lord is My Shepherd',
Band of her Majesty's Royal Marines,
'O Soave Faniulla' from La Boheme, Puccini,
'Brindisi' from La Traviata, Verdi,
'When a Child is Born', Dammicco, Jay,
'Frosty the Snowman', Rollins, Nelson,
'O Little Town of Bethlehem', trad., arr, Vaughan Williams,
'God Rest Ye Merry , Gentlemen', Ttad., arr. Willcocks,
'O Come, All Ye Faithful', trad., arr. Willcocks
INTERVAL
'A Christmas Festival', Anderson,
'Once in Royal David's City, trad, arr. Willcocks,
Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines,
'Jingle Bells', Pierpont,
'O Holy Night', Adam,
'Joy to the World', Trad,
'The Twelve Days of Christmas', trad. arr. J Rutter,
'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', Mendelssohn, arr. Willcocks,
'Let It Go', from Frozen, Anderson-Lopez, Lopez,
'Santa Claus is Coming to Town', Coots, Gillespie
Performance NotesChris Hollins returns to present a wonderful concert of festive delights, from traditional carols to favourite hits. Plus a festive indoor firework finale!

A fine dining experience was available for this performance, priced a £170 per person. This included a welcome glass of Chapampagne on arrival, half a bottle of wine and water per person, a two-course meal and a premium stalls seat.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2016/165),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2016/76),
Poster (RAHE/2/2016/54)
Ticket Prices£17-£60
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/RuRlpkRrTkxUA
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/6/2016/76Christmas Festival 201613-24 December 2016
RAHE/1/2016/165Christmas Festival 2016 - BT Christmas Concert13 December 2016
RAHE/2/2016/54Christmas Festival 201613-24 December 2016
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work10715Christmas Festival 201623
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/21087Domnich; Ilona (fl 2015); Russian soprano
DS/UK/5247Edwards; Alexander James (fl 2002-); English tenor
DS/UK/698Jiear; Alison (1965-); Australian singer
DS/UK/3454Hollins; Christopher Jonathan 'Chris' (1971-); English journalist, presenter, sportsman
DS/UK/592The Royal Marines School of Music; Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, Portsmouth (Royal Band); 1861-; British military band
DS/UK/783London Concert Orchestra; 1972-; English orchestra
DS/UK/6314London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC); 1982-; British gospel choir
DS/UK/5483Tiffin Boys' Choir; 1957-; English school choir
DS/UK/3205Rigby; John (fl 2012-); British conductor
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