Christmas Music by Candlelight
Take an evening to escape the festive rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding music, a quietly beautiful celebration of mystery, wonder and the deep, still heart of the season, performed by candlelight. Expect some of your favourite carols, and discover a treasure trove of gorgeous new - and old - music and readings that explore the magic, humour and peace of Christmas.
Programme includes:
Away in a manger - WJ Kirkpatrick, arr. Willcocks
Bethlehem Down - Peter Warlock
Gentle Flame - Liz Dilnot Johnson
Hymn to the Virgin - Benjamin Britten
In the stillness - Sally Beamish
O Adonai - Roderick Williams
Once in royal David's city - HJ Gauntlett/C F Alexander
The Long Road - Ēriks Eŝenvalds
Thus Angels sung - Orlando Gibbons
Plus readings by George Herbert, Ben Okri, Gervase Phinn, and from the Gospel of Luke.
“Ex Cathedra stood out for the way they combine technical excellence with humanity and warmth. They’re seriously professional but also love the music into being, and I don’t think any choir in Britain does that better.” (Michael White, Catholic Herald)
The running time is approx. 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval.
Refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval.
Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
EX CATHEDRA Consort
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
How to book
£39 / £33 / £27 / £21 plus £2 booking fee
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education
Book online or call the Curve box office on 0116 242 3595
Find box office opening hours for telephone bookings
Other opportunities to hear Ex Cathedra?
With limited tickets remaining for this Christmas Music by Candlelight concert, you might like to attend our concert at Coventry Cathedral on Thursday 11 December.
And we hope you'll join us again on Saturday 16 May for the ethereal and extraordinary choral masterpiece that is Rachmaninoff's Vespers - don't miss it! Find details and booking here.
Getting there
St James the Greater is located just south of the centre of the City of Leicester, on the main A6, opposite Victoria Park. Roadside parking is available and all buses serving London Road stop outside, including 31, 31a, 44, 44a.
Access
Everyone is welcome at Ex Cathedra’s concerts, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure you have a great experience.
Level access is available via the main door, and accessible toilets are located via a lift at the southeast end of the church.
Designated, discounted seats have been allocated for wheelchair users and companions on the ends of rows adjoining the centre aisle; please call the box office to book these.
This concert is not amplified. Readings will be amplified, using a hearing loop wherever available.
You may like to note that each half of this concert will be performed as an uninterrupted sequence and the atmosphere will be quiet and still for extended periods. Audiences usually reserve applause for the end of each half.
If you have any other access questions, please contact us, we are happy to help.
Concert FAQs
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Jeffrey says
"Christmas is always special and I look forward with great relish to programming our 13 Christmas Music by Candlelight concerts in Birmingham, London and around the region."
