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Ex Cathedra - Christmas Music by Candlelight
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
The 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
*Although seats in the Nave are now sold out, there may be returns. Please email
Ex Cathedra’s Christmas Music by Candlelight is a traditional highlight of many people’s festive season. Hushed anticipation and spellbinding seasonal music fill the air, and the choir is 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.
This year’s programme includes a mix of music from composers through the ages, including a new edition of the 1591 favourite Coventry Carol, through to a contemporary piece by former Master of the Queen’s Music Dame Judith Weir. Liz Dilnot-Johnson, Ex Cathedra composer-in-residence, premieres her new work Ring out wild bells. Add a selection of readings that capture the mystery -and humour -of Christmas, and you won’t want to miss this popular, atmospheric concerts.
Running time approx. 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval
Early booking is recommended
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Ground floor: £25 with optional reserved seating for Patrons; children and full-time students £12.50
Gallery: £22; children and full-time students £11
Please note 7.00 pm start
NB: Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
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