Name: Christmas with King’s College Choir
Start: 2024-12-20T19:30:00
Location: Barbican Centre

Dive into a mesmerizing orchestral journey with the Philharmonia Orchestra, led by the dynamic Santtu-Matias Rouvali and the spirited saxophonist Jess Gillam. This collection of concerts across the UK, featuring a mix of classical masterpieces and festive favorites, promises to enchant audiences. From Shostakovich's satirical suites to Tchaikovsky's passionate symphonies, and the holiday magic of brass ensembles, each performance offers a unique musical narrative. Join us as we explore these riveting performances, celebrating the transformative power of live classical music.

An Orchestral Journey with Santtu and Jess Gillam

Daniel Hyde

Choir of King’s College

Crouch End Festival Chorus

Philharmonia Orchestra

Our annual visit to Mikkeli Music Festival in Finland is a highlight in the Philharmonia’s concert calendar.

Mikkeli Music Festival 2026

Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy begins with a dramatic piano solo, performed by the festival’s director, before Cristian Măcelaru takes up the baton. The Vienna Singverein delicately enters and everyone rises together to the anthemic conclusion.

Grafenegg: Beethoven and Orff with Cristian Măcelaru

Grafenegg Wolkenturm

Child Policy: This performance is not suitable for children under six years old. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who attends the event with the child. Conductor --- Karl-Heinz Steffens Cello --- Anastasia Kobekina Grieg --- Peer Gynt: Suite No.1 Shostakovich --- Cello Concerto No.1 Haydn --- Symphony No.97 Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg's first suite from his music to the play Peer Gynt ends in its hero's escape from the terrifying Mountain King. Shostakovich's darkly glittering concerto is a searching insight into the soul of the cello and into the soul of its composer. It's played by the blazing Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina, making her New Zealand debut. Like all Haydn's late symphonies, his 97th is joyful, energetic, and never less than life-affirming.

Christmas with King’s College Choir

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