Events

The Sixteen
Harry Christophers, conductor

Christmas is a time for families and old friends, for well-loved tunes and good cheer. But it’s also a time of mystery and wonder: of silent nights, and sounds that echo across centuries. From medieval carols to visionary modern masterpieces, The Sixteen’s 2024 Christmas concert takes its inspiration from the story at the heart of the season – a baby in a stable, surrounded by simply heavenly singing.

Plainsong  Salve Regina
Eric Whitacre Lux aurumque`
Traditional  Joys Seven
Jeremy Dibble Dormi Jesu
Kim Porter Benediction (premiere)
John Ireland New Prince, New Pomp
Bernadino de Ribera Vox in Rama
Traditional  This endris night
Alec Roth Lullaby Carol
Reena Esmail The Unexpected Early Hour – Lauds (from A Winter Breviary)

Interval

Margaret Rizza As Joseph was a-walking
Robert Parsons Ave Maria
Traditional  Wexford Carol
George Kirbye Vox in Rama
Edmund Rubbra Dormi Jesu
Traditional  God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Bernard Rose Our Blessed Lady’s Lullaby
Tomas Luis de Victoria Salve Regina a8

Pre-concert dinner in St Stephen’s House, 6.30 pm.
A limited number of pre-concert dinner tickets are available at £27 per person for 2 courses, a glass of wine or soft drink, & coffee or tea. The dinner is held in St Stephen’s House dining room across the cloister from the church.