A sublime concert of carols and seasonal classics, staged in an evocative candle-lit style setting.

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Candlelit Carols

Barbican Centre

The ensemble’s recent album brings together a sequence of works, ancient and modern, to mark the feast of Epiphany.

The Gesualdo Six

Wigmore Hall

Carols at Christmas

Saffron Hall

A long tradition of Christmas concerts connects the Regensburg Cathedral Choir and the Munich Radio Orchestra. And when the renowned lieder singer Benjamin Appl joins the choir, the former Cathedral Choir member meets "his" choir – the perfect setting for an atmospheric Wednesday evening with Christmas classics such as Peter Cornelius's "The Kings," the most beautiful excerpts from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, and many other heartfelt songs, choral pieces, and well-known melodies.

Christmas Classics

Prinzregententheater

Jubilant choirs in high church halls, hardly anything reminds us more vividly of the deeper meaning of Christmas: the birth of a child and the promise of a happy future. And so the NDR Vokalensemble groups its Christmas concert around Johann Sebastian Bach’s motto »Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied«. Bach has two choirs compete with each other in the praise of God. And the magnificent final fugue »Alles was Odem hat, lobe den Herrn« with its virtuoso colouratura really hardly gives the singers a chance to catch their breath.

NDR Vocal Ensemble / Heide Müller

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

A timeless Christmas tradition bathed in candlelight. Step into the gentle glow of a candlelit-style setting and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heartwarming 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 refined direction of Steven Devine transport you with a festive programme.

Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or discovering something new, this candlelit concert is the perfect way to welcome the festive season.

David Willcocks

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 6, 2025

Carols at Christmas · City of London Sinfonia

Dec 10, 2025

Christmas Classics · Münchner Rundfunkorchester

Dec 19, 2025

NDR Vocal Ensemble / Heide Müller · Elbphilharmonie

Dec 23, 2025

Candlelit Carols · Cadogan Hall

Past events

Dec 21, 2024

Candlelit Carols · Barbican Centre

Dec 20, 2024

The Gesualdo Six · Wigmore Hall

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