Christmas with Sir Karl Jenkins

Sir Karl Jenkins returns this holiday season with a nostalgic programme, featuring songs from his beloved festive albums; Joy to the World and Stella Natalis. Stella Natalis, is a gift to music lovers of all spiritual backgrounds. Drawing inspiration from Zulu text, the Old Testament and references to Hindu gods, Sir Karl Jenkins’ compositions spread the message of peace, compassion and new beginnings. Joy to the world, features arrangements of carols from around the world, embodying the composer’s universal approach to the message of his music. Duration: 2 hours approx. Programme Celebro Silent Night Only Heavenly Music Go, tell it on the mountain Wintertide Oh Jesus so Sweet Healing Light (Peacemakers) Lullay Palladio- 1st Movement Benedictus (Armed Man) Make we merry In dulci Jubilo Sleep, Child of Winter Pat a Pan Sing with joy at Christmas Son of Maria Pie Jesu (from Requiem) Donna Nobis Pacem The Virgin Mary had a baby boy The Dove (from Peacemakers) Merry’ Adiemus The First Nowell We Wish you a Merry Christmas Performers Sir Karl Jenkins conductor London Concert Orchestra Crouch End Festival Chorus John Suchet OBE presenter Felix Higginbottom hand percussionist Lucy Crowe soprano Philip Cobb trumpeter