Record

Performance TitleRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration
Performance Date4 December 2018
Performance DayTuesday
Performance Time19:32
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsThe Purcell Singers,
The Temple Church Choir
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Fanfare' and 'O Come All Ye Faithfu', trad., arr, Willocks, Rutter,
'I Saw Three Ships', Rutter,
'Whence Is That Goodley Fragrance', trad., arr. Willcocks, Rutter,
'Past Three O'Clock', trad., Rutter,
'Praise Our God', JS Bach,
'The First Nowell', trad., Willcocks,
'Carol Suite', Ridout,
'Ceremony of Carols - Deo Gracias', Britten,
'Eternal Source of Light Divine', Handel,
'If Ye Love Me', T Tallis,
'The Lord Bless You and Keep You', Rutter,
'Amen', Hairston, arr. Rutter,
'Jeux D'enfants: Un Bal', Bizet,
'Do You Hear WHat I Hear?, Baker, arr. Rutter,
'A Christmas Overture', Hess,
'Good King Wenceslas', trad., arr. Jacques, orch. Rutter,
'Cadlelight Carol', Rutter,
'Jesus Child', Rutter,
'Sleigh Ride', Anderson,
Quiz,
'Frosty The Snowman', Rollins, arr. Rutter,
'The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Torme, arr. Rutter,
'Stille Nacht', Gruber, arr. Rutter,
'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing' and 'Closing Fanfare', Mendelssohn, arr. Willcocks, Rutter
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 and a delightful array of joyful works, 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/1/2018/150),
Handbills (RAHE/6/2018/59-60)
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx?I2tIcMLIjxazH
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/6/2018/59Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Verdi Requiem and John Rutter's Christmas Christmas Celebration20 November 2018 - 4 December 2018
RAHE/1/2018/150Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Christmas 20184 December 2018
RAHE/6/2018/60Royal Albert Hall Presents - Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall22 November-31 December 2018
RAHE/8/7/2018/132Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration set list4 December 2018
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work11510Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration2
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/22170The Purcell Singers; 1994; Award-winning London chamber choir
DS/UK/5849Temple Church Choir; 1841-; British church choir
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