Britten's Ceremony of Carols

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Advent and Christmas

Britten's Ceremony of Carols

21/12/2023Time5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Cathedral Floor
Tickets
Free and unticketed
An image of a lit purple candle in the Advent wreath with the organ pipes in the background
The ever-popular, inspiring work for children's voices and harp, performed by the St Paul's Cathedral Choristers alongside readings for Advent and music from the St Paul's Cathedral Vicars Choral.

Benjamin Britten composed the Ceremony of Carols in 1942 when he was on a sea voyage from the USA to England. It is one of his best known and popular works.

The guest harpist will be Brenda Dor-Groot.

 

 

A Chorister performs at our Christmas concert, A Celebration of Christmas

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