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St Wilfrid's Church
Duchy Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2EY
England
Programme
David Willcocks – Sussex Carol
Morten Lauridsen – O magnum mysterium
Sally Beamish – In the stillness
Peter Warlock – Benedicamus Domino
John Rutter – Christmas Lullaby
Ralph Vaughan Williams – This is the truth sent from above
John Gardner – Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
Herbert Howells – A spotless rose
Thomas Weelkes – Gloria in excelsis Deo
William Byrd – Laetentur coeli
David Willcocks – O come, O come Emmanuel
Performers
Alexander Kyle – Musical Director
Jo Leonard – Musical Director
Peter Brand – organ
Vocalis Chamber Choir
St Aidan's Church of England Chamber Choir
Programme Note
Vocalis will sing a selection of Christmas music from 16th century composers, including a stunning setting of O Radix Jesse by Mark Pallant who was Director of Music at St Aidan’s High School for 19 years and is now a member of Vocalis. St Aidan’s Chamber Choir will sing settings by Vaughan Williams, John Rutter and Dan Forrest, as well as joining Vocalis for Lauridsen’s superb O Magnum Mysterium and traditional audience favourites, including Willcocks’ Sussex Carol.
Do come along to this wonderful start to the Christmas season in the stunning St Wilfrid’s Church. Harrogate’s only Grade 1 listed building is an architectural gem with a wonderful acoustic. Festive refreshments available – what more could you want to complete the festive feeling?
