The City of London Choir returns to Cadogan Hall with its popular and much-loved Christmas concert, conducted by Daniel Hyde.

The Choir is joined by the fabulous brass and percussion players of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for an exhilarating programme of carols and seasonal music heralding the festive season.

Featuring Sir John Rutter’s Gloria as well as several of his best-loved carols, the concert marks the legendary composer’s 80th birthday. The programme also includes traditional arrangements of carols and contemporary classics, with plenty of audience participation – perfect for all the family.

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Christmas Fanfare!

Cadogan Hall 

Sacred music was never meant to be this much fun! ‘Part monk, part hooligan’ was how one contemporary described the French composer Francis Poulenc, and they might have been talking about his Gloria, too: a huge, irreverent shout of joy for a great chorus. The City of London Choir joins the RPO and conductor Daniel Hyde to raise the roof today; first, though, there’s another choral blockbuster from France (this time by Lili Boulanger), music reminiscent of a holiday in Provence from the composer of Carmen and Debussy’s beautiful moonlit serenade. We also hear not one but two musical letters from America. Everyone loves the deep emotion of Barber’s Adagio – but when you hear soprano Sally Matthews sing Knoxville, his tender memoir of a vanished youth, we think you’ll fall in love all over again.

Poulenc's Gloria

Sacred music was never meant to be this much fun! “Part monk, part hooligan” was how one contemporary described the French composer Francis Poulenc, and they might have been talking about his Gloria too: a huge, irreverent shout of joy for a great chorus.

The City of London Choir joins the RPO and conductor Daniel Hyde to raise the roof today; first, though, there’s another choral blockbuster from France (this time by Lili Boulanger), music reminiscent of a holiday in Provence from the composer of Carmen, and Debussy’s beautiful moonlit serenade.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The mystic, the magician and the messenger - a parade of heavenly bodies demonstrate their powers as conductor Robert Ziegler leads the Orchestra in an adventure through space and time with Holst’s mighty symphonic suite, The Planets. Beforehand, Manu Martin’s Cosmic Rhapsody inspires child-like wonder in nature and science, and pianist Jean Yves-Thibaudet plays Gershwin irresistible I Got Rhythm Variations.

Holst, Gershwin and Martin

Barbican Centre

### Event Description: Mozart’s Requiem

**Date and Time:**  
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 7:30 PM

**Venue:**  
Cadogan Hall

**Programme:**
- **Mendelssohn:** Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage
- **Mozart:** Exsultate, jubilate
- **Beethoven:** Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Cantata for Chorus and Orchestra
- **Mozart:** Requiem

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Daniel Hyde
- **Soprano:** Rachel Nicholls
- **Mezzo-soprano:** Marta Fontanals-Simmons
- **Tenor:** Michael Lafferty
- **Baritone:** Thomas Humphreys
- **Choir:** City of London Choir
- **Orchestra:** Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

**Event Highlights:**
Experience the profound beauty and power of Mozart’s Requiem, a masterpiece that delves into the ultimate mystery of human existence. This performance is a must-hear, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the esteemed City of London Choir.

**Accessibility:**
Large print versions and digital formats of the programme are available upon request. Please email Doran Crowhurst at crowhurstdrpo.co.uk at least one week before the performance.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Doors Open:** 6:45 PM
- **Concert Starts:** 7:30 PM
- **Approximate End Time:** 9:45 PM
- **Ticket Prices:** Starting from £18 (subject to change)
- **Series Ticket Discounts:**
  - Book 2 or 3 concerts, save 15%
  - Book 4 or 5 concerts, save 25%
  - Book 6 or more concerts, save 30%
- **Student Tickets:** Available via Student Pulse
- **Under 18 Offers:** £5 for children aged 7-17 in bands DE
- **RPO Club Members:** Save 50% on two tickets per London Season concert
- **Group Discounts:** Groups of 6 save up to 35%
- **School Tickets:** Available for £5, subject to availability

**Booking Information:**
- **Phone:** 020 7608 8840
- **Email:** groupsrpo.co.uk
- **Transaction Fee:** £4 per order via RPO, £1 per ticket for group bookings of 10 or more (capped at £30 per booking)

**Special Offers for RPO Brent Members:**
A limited number of tickets are available at a special price for RPO Brent members in bands DE. Ensure you are logged into your RPO account to apply the offer automatically in the basket.

**Additional Information:**
This event is not recommended for children under 5. Customers aged 14 or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

**Related Events:**
- **Beethoven, Grieg and Nielsen:** Wednesday, 26 June, 7:30 PM
- **Literary Chelsea - A Celebration through Words and Music:** Thursday, 27 June, 7:30 PM
- **Mendelssohn, Sibelius and Vardianu:** Saturday, 29 June, 7:30 PM

**Contact Information:**
For more details and to buy tickets, visit the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's website or contact their box office.

Don't miss this extraordinary evening of classical music at Cadogan Hall!

Mozart’s Requiem

For a very special performance, the world-renowned King’s College Choir, Cambridge returns to Barbican Hall, bringing their signature purity and power to a programme of beloved carols and festive classics. They are joined by the City of London Choir, under the direction of Daniel Hyde.

City of London Choir

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Christmas with King’s College Choir

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Christmas Fanfare!

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Poulenc's Gloria

City of London Choir