Ex Cathedra 2025/2026: Christmas Music By Candlelight
13 Dec 2025
Saturday 7:00pm
£15-£39
Artists
Ex Cathedra Consort
Jeffrey Skidmore Conductor
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
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. This fee is included in all the prices advertised by B:Music
Plan your visit
Please note this event is being held at St Peter's Church, Wolverhampton, which is located in the City Centre, adjacent to the Art Gallery and the Civic Centre in Lich Gate which is just off Lichfield Street and Darlington Street adjacent to Queens Square.
Lich Gate, Queen Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1TS