Candlelit Carols

A timeless Christmas tradition bathed in candlelight.

Step into the gentle glow of candlelight and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heart-warming evening of music.

This enchanting concert blends uplifting carols and cherished seasonal classics in a beautifully staged setting. Let the soaring soprano of Harriet Eyley, the elegance of the Mozart Festival Orchestra and the Coro Spezzato, and the refined direction of Steven Devine transport you with a festive programme.

Duration: 2 hours and 3 minutes including an interval.

Performers

Mozart Festival Orchestra
Coro Spezzato choir
Harriet Eyley soprano
Steven Devine conductor

Programme

Cullen Joy to the World
Vaughan Williams O little town of Bethlehem
Willcocks Deck the Halls
Away in a Manger
Corelli Allegro and Pastorale Christmas Concerto
Mozart Aleluja Exsultate Jubilate
Willcocks Once in royal David's City
Walford Davies The Holly and the Ivy
Darke In the bleak midwinter
Willcocks While shepherds watched
Unto Us Is Born a Son
Handel Christmas sequence from the Messiah
Hallelujah Chorus
Interval
Handel Zadok the Priest
Willcocks O come, all ye faithful
Allwood We Three Kings
Cullen Of the Father's heart begotten
Willcocks It came upon a midnight clear
Bach Air on the G String
Willcocks God rest you merry, gentlemen
Gruber Silent Night
Willcocks The First Nowell
Handel Eternal Source of Light Divine
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Willcocks Jingle Bells
Rutter The twelve days of Christmas
Willcocks Hark! The Herald angels sing
Encore
Warrell We wish you a Merry Christmas