The pomp and splendour of a grand Christmas Gala.
A traditional favourite concert of seasonal classics and much loved carols is performed by the celebrated Royal Choral Society and the resplendent Fanfare Trumpeters of the Welsh Guards.
With traditional readings by special guest Hugh Bonneville
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz of the Flowers
GARDNER Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
CULLEN Joy to the World
HUMPERDINCK Hansel & Gretel Overture
MOZART Alleluia from Exsultate Jubilate
DARKE In the Bleak Midwinter
RUTTER The Twelve Days of Christmas
HANDEL Let their celestial concerts all unite
... and carols for all:
O Come, All You Faithful • Once in Royal David's City • God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen • The First Nowell • O Come, Come Emmanuel
Introduced and conducted by Richard Cooke
Elizabeth Atherton soprano
London Concert Orchestra
Royal Choral Society
Fanfare Trumpeters of the Coldstream Guards