The Sixteen
Programme
Britten A Hymn to the Virgin
Anon. mediaeval (c. 1420) There is No Rose
Parry Welcome, Yule
Ballet lute book Sweet Was the Song
Laura Sheils Adam lay ybounden
Palestrina Hodie Christus natus est
Palestrina Missa Hodie Christus natus est: Gloria
Traditional (Cornish) Sans Day Carol
Palestrina Ne timeas
Anon. mediaeval Angelus ad virginem
Victoria Alma Redemptoris Mater
Francis Pott A Hymn to the Virgin
Lucy Walker There is No Rose
Cecilia McDowall Of a Rose
Anon. The Salutation Carol
Britten A Ceremony of Carols
Performers
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers conductor
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Welcome, Yule! Benjamin Britten’s sparkling carol compendium ushers in Christmas with music that radiates with the joy and beauty of ancient seasonal words.
Written in the darkest of times on a wartime transatlantic voyage, Britten’s buoyant, brilliant music would pierce any midwinter gloom. For Harry Christophers’ superb choral forces, it is the endpoint of a journey through music from the medieval to the present day. Some of the names and music may not be familiar, but each composer beautifully captures the spirit of the season, whether reflective, exultant, poetic or peaceful.
It’s a sequence that responds to familiar words with a huge variety of styles, replenishing our spirits and finding new hope in that glorious song of old.
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.
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Future events in this series
CHORAL AT CADOGAN 2026-27
Celebrating three acclaimed British choirs – The Sixteen, The Tallis Scholars and VOCES8 – this adventurous series spans six centuries of choral music, from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary works. Featuring classics and unexpected connections, it offers inspiring, moving and exhilarating musical experiences throughout.
ENCORE, series & group discounts available.
The Tallis Scholars
Rachmaninov Vespers + Arvo Pärt
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 7.30pm
Rachmaninov’s powerful Vespers blends ancient Slavonic chant with Russian choral traditions in a richly resonant masterpiece. Paired with Arvo Pärt’s meditative works, including prayers for peace, this programme offers profound spirituality and...
The Sixteen
A Ceremony of Carols
Wednesday 16 December 2026, 7.30pm
Britten’s joyful A Ceremony of Carols crowns a festive journey from medieval to modern music. Written during wartime, its radiant melodies bring light to winter darkness and sit alongside a rich mix of seasonal works which capture the reflective an...
VOCES8
Let’s Fly Away
Tuesday 2 February 2027, 7.30pm
The ever-versatile and always entertaining vocal ensemble VOCES8 celebrates the extraordinary breadth and variety of the human voice, including music by Byrd, Bobby McFerrin, Mendelssohn, Mumford & Sons, Bruckner, Irving Berlin, Schubert, Simon & Gar...
The Sixteen & Britten Sinfonia
MacMillan Stabat Mater
Thursday 1 April 2027, 7.30pm
An evocative Easter programme centred on James MacMillan’s powerful Stabat Mater, exploring grief, hope and consolation. Paired with Palestrina’s luminous double-choir setting and Shostakovich’s deeply moving Chamber Symphony, it is music of so...
The Tallis Scholars
English Polyphony
Wednesday 28 April 2027, 7.30pm
For over 50 years, The Tallis Scholars have championed English Renaissance music. This programme showcases the brilliance of Tallis, Tye and Taverner, demonstrating the richness, variety and innovation of a glorious century of English music.
The Tallis Scholars
Spem in alium
Wednesday 23 June 2027, 7.30pm
Tallis’ monumental Spem in alium headlines a programme celebrating Renaissance innovation. Alongside Josquin des Prez and distinguished contemporaries from England and Flanders – Fayrfax and Gombert – these richly detailed works showcase the ex...
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