The Sixteen
Programme
Mediaeval Alma redemptoris mater
Warlock I saw a fair maiden
Aleotti Facta est cum angelo
arr. Edward Higginbottom Angels from the realms of glory
Palestrina A solis ortu cardine
Traditional Cherry Tree Carol (Joseph was an old man)
Lucy Walker Ave virgo sanctissima
James Bassi Quem pastores laudavere
Lucy Walker The Angels’ Song
Aleotti When Christ was born of Mary free
Aleotti Angelus ad pastores
Traditional (Basque) I saw a maiden
Bob Chilcott The Shepherd’s Carol
Goss See amid the winter’s snow
Phillip A. Cooke I sing of a maiden
Sheppard A solis ortu cardine
Alan Bullard Sweet babe, sang she
Guerrero Ave virgo sanctissima
Parry When Christ was born of Mary free
Performers
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers director
- PRIORITY BOOKING OPENS FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY, 10AM (use promo code)
- GENERAL BOOKING OPENS FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY, 10AM
Experience the magic of Christmas with one of the world’s finest choral ensembles. Harry Christophers and The Sixteen return to Cadogan Hall for their highly anticipated annual yuletide concert. From medieval melodies to modern compositions, this musical journey celebrates the heart of Christmas – a humble birth surrounded by heavenly song.
It isn’t Christmas at Cadogan Hall without The Sixteen’s extraordinary, atmospheric seasonal celebration and we look forward to welcoming all ages for an unforgettable evening of beauty and joy.
Early booking advised.
Duration: to be confirmed – we will update this page as soon as we have running times. Please do not call the Box Office as they do not have any further information than that currently on our website. Most events last 2 – 2½ hours, evening events generally finishing no later than 10pm Monday to Saturday and 9pm on Sundays.
Ticket Information
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