The BBC Symphony Chorus with pianist Michael Higgins survey the world and its seasons through Jonathan Dove’s virtuosic cantata for double chorus The Passing of the Year and shorter pieces that take us through the seasons from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Caroline Shaw and Reena Esmail. The concert begins with pieces that look at matters earthly and divine from Brahms, Michael Higgins and Sven-David Sandström. Conducted by BBC Symphony Chorus Director Neil Ferris.

The BBC Symphony Chorus at Maida Vale

BBC Maida Vale Studios

Savour the magic of Christmas in extracts from Britten’s Ceremony of Carols interspersed with enchanting movements from his Simple Symphony, inspired by his childhood. Torelli’s lively Christmas Concerto brings us back in time. Feel the joy and simplicity of Mozart’s much loved Ave Verum Corpus. The delicacy and fragility of Warlock’s popular Capriol Suite will entrance audiences. Carol of the Bells, We Three Kings alongside Eric Whitacre’s heavenly Glow, a Disney festive song will seduce you. Bask in the tranquillity of Higgins's arrangement of Still, Still Still with a modern twist and fresh harmonies. O Come all ye Faithful and Silent Night close out this Christmas cracker!

Michael Higgins

Events

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Dec 14, 2024

Irish Chamber Orchestra - A Choral Christmas · Royal Irish Academy of Music

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Nov 17, 2023

The BBC Symphony Chorus at Maida Vale · BBC Symphony Orchestra

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