The brass and percussion players of Royal Northern Sinfonia, with the magnificent Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia and their director Tim Burke, present a musical sleigh ride through five centuries of festive music, from Gaudete to The Christmas Song via beloved carols and classical favourites like Troika and The Nutcracker . Programme Isaac Watts Joy to the World Traditional In dulci jubilo Giovanni Gabrieli Canzon septimi toni a 8 Giovanni Gabrieli Salvator noster Judith Bingham The Clouded Heaven Traditional Gaudete Johann Sebastian Bach Now vengeance has been taken from Christmas Oratorio Traditional O Come, All Ye Faithful Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky arr. Roger Harvey The Nutcracker Suite Traditional God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Eric Whitacre Lux Aurumque Traditional The Twelve Days of Christmas Traditional Ding Dong Merrily on High John Rutter Dormi Jesu Mel Tormé The Christmas Song James Pierpont Jingle Bells Felix Mendelssohn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Join us for this joyous collection of Christmas music – a celebration of the season’s full emotional range. Please note: This concert is hosted by an external organisation, and booking fees may apply. Ticket queries should be directed via The Glasshouse website. For wheelchair/access bookings, please visit The Glasshouse website for instructions on how to register for their Access Scheme, or phone the Box Office on 0191 443 4661. Events such as the ‘Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour’ help raise funds to maintain this beautiful cathedral, continue our charitable work and keep our doors open for all.

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