Record

Performance TitleChristmas Festival 2016 - King's College Choir
Performance Date16 December 2016
Performance DayFriday
Performance Time19:31
Main PerformersJennifer France - vocal
Orchestra or BandPhilharmonia Orchestra
ChoirsChoir of King's College, Cambridge,
Philharmonia Chorus
ConductorsStephen Cleobury
Set List'Hansel and Gretel Overture', Humperdinck,
'Gloria', J Rutter,
'Sussex Carol', trad., arr. Kelly,
'Bethlehem Down', Warlock,
'I Sing of a Maiden', trad., arr. Berkeley,
'Joy's Seven', trad., arr. Cleobury,
'The Lamb', Tavener,
'Quelle est Cette Odeur Agreable?', trad., arr. Willcocks,
'Ding Dong! Merrily on High', trad., arr. Wilberg, Stevens
INTERVAL
'Hallelujah Chorus', from Messiah, Handel,
'Ave Maria', Schubert,
'In the Bleak Midwinter', Darke,
'Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day', trad., arr. Gardner,
'Cantique de Jean Racine', Faure, arr. Rutter,
'Winter Night' (Sleigh Ride), Delius,
'Let the Bright Seraphim' and 'Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite' from Samson,
'Silent Night', Gruber, arr. Cleobury,
'Good King Wenceslas', trad., arr Jacques,
'O Come, All Ye Faithful', trad., arr Willcocks,
'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', Mendelssohn., arr. Willcocks
Performance NotesEnjoy the pomp and splendour of a grand Christmas gala. The world-renowned Choir of King’s College, Cambridge makes a welcome return with a magnificent concert of heavenly charm.

There was a successful marriage proposal in a Grand Tier box during this performance.

A fine dining experience was available for this performance, priced a £165 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/1/2016/169)
Handbill (RAHE/6/2016/76)
Ticket Prices£17-£60
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/6/2016/76Christmas Festival 201613-24 December 2016
RAHE/1/2016/169Christmas Festival 2016 - King's College Choir16 December 2016
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work10715Christmas Festival 201623
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/557Philharmonia Orchestra; 1945-; British orchestra
DS/UK/3536Philharmonia Chorus; 1957-; English choir
DS/UK/3535Choir of King's College, Cambridge; 1606-; English choir
DS/UK/3538Cleobury; Stephen (1948-); English organist, conductor
DS/UK/21484France; Jennifer (fl 2014-); British soprano
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