Christmas Music by Candlelight
Step out of the winter rush and into the still, warm glow of candlelight. In Jeffrey Skidmore’s final season, expect beautiful seasonal music, a sprinkling of favourite carols, and readings to make you smile and reflect - all revealing the quiet magic of Christmas.
Encounter the mystery as well as the merriment as Ex Cathedra brings these much-loved concerts to the University of Birmingham’s stunning “cathedral of learning” for the first time. Once experienced, they’re never forgotten.
“a multi-sensory, immersive experience ... choral perfection" (My Shrewsbury)
Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Running time approx. 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval.
Refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval.
EX CATHEDRA Choir
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Rupert Jeffcoat organ
How to book
£48.50 / £39.50 / £31 / £22 including per ticket commission
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education
Book online or call the B:Music box office on 0121 780 3333
Ex Cathedra is an Associate Artist at Symphony Hall & Town Hall (B:Music venues)
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Getting there
The Great Hall is located on the University of Birmingham campus in south Birmingham, near the clock tower. You can park in the North East Multi-storey Car Park (Pritchatts Road, B15 2SA), and the campus is well served by trains that stop at University Station and by a number of bus routes.
Find a campus map here and travel options here.
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.
Blue badge parking, level access, accessible toilets and designated wheelchair spaces are available; find details here.
This concert is not amplified. Readings will be amplified, using a hearing loop wherever available.
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."
