Ex Cathedra 2025/2026: Christmas Music By Candlelight
17 Dec 2025
Wednesday 7:00pm
£21-£48
Artists
Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore Conductor
Rupert Jeffcoat Organ
Programme
WJ Kirkpatrick, arr. Willcocks Away in a manger
Peter Warlock Bethlehem Down
Liz Dilnot Johnson Gentle Flame
Benjamin Britten Hymn to the Virgin
Sally Beamish In the stillness
Roderick Williams O Adonai
HJ Gauntlett/C F Alexander Once in royal David's city
Ēriks Eŝenvalds The Long Road
Orlando Gibbons Thus Angels sung
Plus readings by George Herbert, Ben Okri, Gervase Phinn, and from the Gospel of Luke
Overview
Take an evening to escape the festive rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding seasonal music, performed by candlelight. Expect some of your favourite carols, and discover a treasure trove of gorgeous new - and old - music and readings that explore the magic, humour and peace of Christmas.
Ex Cathedra is a B:Music Associate Artist.
Booking info
You are invited to bring your own refreshments for the interval
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 via the eastern path on St Mary’s Row. An accessible toilet is located inside the church at the west end, please ask a steward for directions. Designated seats have been allocated for wheelchair users and companions as the church has box 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.