Record

Performance TitleChristmas at the Hall - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: John Rutter's Christmas Celebration
Performance Date11 December 2019
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time15:00
Main PerformersGareth Brynmor John - vocal,
James McVinnie - organ
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)
ChoirsThe Temple Church Choristers,
Purcell Singers
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Fanfare'
'O Come All Ye Faithful', arr. Willcocks, Rutter,
'Sussex Carol', trad., arr. Willcocks,
'Away in a Manger', Kirkpatrick, arr., Willcocks,
'Ding Dong Merrily On High', trad., arr. Willcocks,
'Magnificat', J S Bach,
'The First Nowell', trad., arr. Willcocks,
'Mother Goose Suite - Movements 1, 3, 5', Ravel,
'Wolcum Yole', B Britten,
'Maria Wiegenlied', Reger,
'Adam Lay i-Bounden', B Britten,
Lauridsen O Magnum Mysterium,
'Tidings of joy', trad., arr. J Rutter
INTERVAL
'Nutcracker: Final Waltz and Apotheosis', Tchaikovsky,
'Good King Wenceslas', trad., Jacques, orch. J Rutter,
'Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)', Adam, arr. J Rutter,
'Christ our Emmanuel', J Rutter,
'Angels' Carol', J Rutter,
'Home Alone: Somewhere In My Memory', J Williams,
'Sleigh Ride', Anderson,
'Star Carol', J Rutter,
'Posthorn Galop', Koenig
ENCORE
'Stille Nacht', Gruber, arr. Rutter
'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing', Mendelssohn, arr. Willcocks, J Rutter,
Closing Fanfare
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.

Don’t miss this Christmas extravaganza at the magnificent Royal Albert Hall, brimming with sing-along carols, rousing fanfares, festive favourites and John Rutter’s annual quiz to fill you with Christmas sparkle and cheer. A firm Yuletide favourite!
Related Archival MaterialHandbill (RAHE/6/2019/48)
Programme (RAHE/1/2019/147),
Poster (RAHE/2/2019/72)
Ticket Prices£20-£73
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/ui2ubr4uFLxl-
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/6/2019/48Christmas at the Hall - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: John Rutter's Christmas Celebration11 December 2019
RAHE/2/2019/72Christmas at the Hall1-31 December 2019
RAHE/8/7/2019/66Royal Philharmonic Orchestra John Rutter set list11 December 2019
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work11846Christmas at the Hall - Royal 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/9724John; Gareth Brynmor (fl 2013); English baritone
DS/UK/5849Temple Church Choir; 1841-; British church choir
DS/UK/22170The Purcell Singers; 1994; Award-winning London chamber choir
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