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Performance TitleRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration - Matinee
Performance Date6 December 2023
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time15:00
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)
ChoirsThe Bach Choir Chorus,
Choristers of St Albans Cathedral Chorus
ConductorsJohn Rutter
Set List'Fanfare' Trad. arr. Willcocks,
'O Come All Ye Faithful', Trad arr. Rutter,
'Ding Dong Merrily on High', Trad arr. Rutter,
'What is that lovely fragrance', Trad. arr. Willan,
'I saw three ships', Trad arr. Nicholson,
'Nutcracker: March', Tchaikovsky,
'Nutcracker: Trepak (Dance Russe)', Tchaikovksy,
'Personent hodie', Trad arr. Rutter,
'Angel's Carol', Rutter,
'The First Nowell', Trad. arr Willcocks,
'Be Thou my Vision: Triptych for Thompson Orchestra', Hess/Williams,
'Confortare', Walford Davies arr. Rutter,
'I Was Glad', Parry arr. Rutter,
'Tidings of Joy', Trad arr. Rutter,
'Nutcracker: Waltz of the Flowers', Tchaikovsky,
'I Shall Walk To Bethlehem', Rutter,
'All The Stars Looked Down', Rutter,
'Once in Royal David's City', Gauntlett,
'Away in a Manger with Prelude'. Kirkpatrick arr. Rutter,
'The Three Kings', Cornelius arr. Arkins,
'In the Bleak Midwinter', Darke,
'Star Carol', Rutter,
'Sleigh Ride', Anderson,
'The Twelve Days of Christmas', Trad arr. Rutter,
ENCORE: 'Stille Nacht', Gruber arr. Rutter,
'Hark the Herald Angels Sing', Mendelssohn arr. Rutter,
'Closing Fanfare'
Performance NotesBack by popular demand, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Hall in 2023.

Full of John Rutter’s own works and arrangements, alongside glorious symphonic and choral and sing-along carols, we are pleased to present two performances of this festive extravaganza on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 3pm and 7.30pm. Conducted and presented by John Rutter himself, this ever-popular festive concert – featuring John’s Christmas quiz – is guaranteed to fill you with sparkle and cheer.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2023/127)
Ticket Prices£16.74-£70.70
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2023/127Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration6 December 2023
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work13034Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) - 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/357The Bach Choir; 1876-; English choir
DS/UK/21074St. Albans Cathedral Choir; 1877-; English Cathedral choir
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