Record

Performance TitleJohn Rutter's Christmas Celebration: Matinee
Performance Date9 December 2021
Performance DayThursday
Performance Time15:00
Main PerformersNadine Benjamin
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)
ChoirsChoristers of Croydon Minster,
The Bach Choir
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Fanfare', 'O Come, All Ye Faithful', trad., arr. Willcocks, Rutter,
'Ding Dong Merrily on High', trad, arr. Rutter,
'Away in a Manger', Kirkpatrick, arr. Hill,
'Deck the Hall', trad., arr. Rutter,
'Christmas Oratorio; Jauchzet, Frohlocket', J S Bach,
'The First Nowell', trad., arr. Willcocks,
'Gaudete', trad., arr. Neaum,
'Born On A New Day', David, arr. Knight,
'A Christmas Overture', Hess,
'The Holly and the Ivy', trad., arr. Rutter,,
'Magnificat in G', Stanford,
'O Holy Night', Adam, arr. Rutter,
Introduction to Superquiz,
'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', Arlen, arr. Rutter
'Sleeping Beauty: Waltz', Tchaikovsy,
'I Sing of a Maiden', Rutter,
'Shepherd's Pipe Carol', Rutter,
'Home Alone: Somewhere In My Memory', Williams,
'The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy', trad., arr. Rutter,
'Sleigh Ride', Anderson,
Quiz and Superquiz,
'The Twelve Days of Christmas', trad., arr. Rutter,
'Stille Nacht', Gruber, arr. Rutter,
'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing', Mendelssohn,
Closing Fanfare
Performance NotesJoin the nation’s favourite choral composer for another joyful celebration of Christmas as he conducts Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the Royal Albert Hall. With sing-along carols, rousing fanfares, Yuletide classics and more, this firm festive favourite is guaranteed to fill you with sparkle and cheer.

Featuring the Choristers of Croydon Minster and John Rutter’s ever-popular annual Quiz, there’s no better way to experience the magic of the season with family and friends this Christmas.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2021/74),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2021/4),
Autograph (RAHE/8/1/15)
Ticket Prices£21-£68
URLhttps://d1br04p5jdm344.cloudfront.net/file/24/w2eKi.2w2ZEJiBIw2_pFwghVQb/74.jpg
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/8/1/15Performers Autograph Book 2021-202329 March 2021-12 February 2023
RAHE/6/2021/4Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Presents John Rutter's Christmas Celebration9 December 2021
RAHE/1/2021/74John Rutter's Christmas Celebration9 December 2021
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work12362John Rutter's Christmas Celebration2
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/3302Rutter; John (24 September 1945); CBE; English composer, conductor, editor, arranger, and record producer
DS/UK/23549Choristers of Croydon Minster (c.2011)
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/357The Bach Choir; 1876-; English choir
DS/UK/23750Benjamin; Nadine (fl.2020s); MBE; British soprano singer
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