Ex Cathedra 2024/25: Christmas Music By Candlelight
Artists
Ex Cathedra Consort
Jeffrey Skidmore Conductor
About Ex Cathedra 2024/25: Christmas Music By Candlelight
Booking Opens
Ex Cathedra Members
Archangels, Thrones Seraphim: 10am Tuesday 14 May
Guardian Angels: 10am Thursday 16 May
Angels: 10am Tuesday 21 May
All the above via code provided by Ex Cathedra
B:Music Members presale: 10am Tuesday 21 May
Booking Opens
Ex Cathedra Members
Archangels, Thrones Seraphim: 10am Tuesday 14 May
Guardian Angels: 10am Thursday 16 May
Angels: 10am Tuesday 21 May
All the above via code provided by Ex Cathedra
B:Music Members presale: 10am Tuesday 21 May
Age Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+
Running time Apr 2 hrs 10 minutes inc interval
Immerse yourself in the serene embrace of this popular, atmospheric concert - where hushed anticipation and spellbinding seasonal music fills the air, and the 10 singers are enveloped in the soft glow of candlelight. Ex Cathedra perform a seamless sequence of Christmas favourites, little-known gems and gorgeous new music, interspersed with a selection of readings, to explore the magic, mystery - and humour - of the season.
Programme includes:
Gentle Flame Liz Dilnot Johnson
O come, O come, Emmanuel French C13th
My Lord has come Will Todd
Away in a manger Kirkpatrick arr. Willcocks
My Guardian Angel Judith Weir
The Lamb John Tavener
Sans Day Carol John Gould
While shepherds watched their flocks (Ilkley Moor)
Joy in the morning John Joubert
Gaudete! 1582 arr. Skidmore
Coventry Carol 1591 ed. Savan
Stars Eriks Esenvalds
Ring out wild bells(world premiere) Liz Dilnot Johnson
Love is come again Alec Roth
Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Ex Cathedra is a B:Music Associate Artist.
Booking Info
Refreshments will be available to purchase at the venue
Wheelchair Users and Disabled Patrons
Everyone is welcome at Ex Cathedra’s concerts, and the choir is committed to doing all it can to ensure you have a great experience.
Level access is available via the main door. An accessible toilet is located inside the church, please ask a steward for directions. Designated seats have been allocated for wheelchair users and companions as the church has fixed pews; please call the box office to book these.
Ex Cathedra’s concerts are unamplified and audiences may reserve applause for the end of each half. Ex Cathedra is happy to answer any questions, and can advise where to sit, if you are unsure whether the concert is suitable for anyone in your group.
Ticket commission
*Events may carry a £1 - £5 ticket commission; charged per ticket. This is charged when you book through B:Music’s Box Office – online, by phone or in person. Any advertised prices will include any per-ticket fee that may apply.