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London Symphony Orchestra: A Choral Christmas

with Simon Halsey

,Barbican Hall
A Choral Christmas

Sing along with the LSO’s choirs and Brass Ensemble in our annual Christmas spectacle, featuring audience carols and other festive favourites.

There are certain things that Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without. Mince pies, Santa hats, Christmas jumpers – and of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without coming together with friends and family to sing your favourite carols.

Now in its fourth year, the LSO’s annual Christmas celebration is an essential part of the festive calendar. We assemble over 300 singers from across London, including the London Symphony Chorus, children from the LSO Discovery choirs, and adults from the LSO Community Choir, accompanied by the jubilant sounds of the LSO Brass Ensemble. There’s something special about joining in with the massed voices of 2,000 people in the Barbican Hall – the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra 2017-18 Multibuy London Symphony Orchestra 2017–18

Performers

  • Simon Halsey   conductor
  • Eva Gheorghiu   soprano
  • LSO Brass Ensemble  
  • London Symphony Chorus  
  • LSO Community Choir  
  • LSO Discovery Choirs  
  • Howard Goodall   presenter

Programme

  • Willcocks arr Reynolds   Sussex Carol
  • John Rutter arr Reynolds   Esta Noche
  • Dudley arr Beckingham   Veni Emmanuel
  • Audience carol: The First Nowell  
  • Joanna Gill arr Reynolds   Look to the Stable
  • Hayes arr Reynolds   Shepherd's Joy
  • Rutter arr Reynolds   Angel's Carol
  • Thornett   Guiding Star
  • Audience carol: Hark The Herald Angels Sing  
  • Anderson arr Fernie   Sleigh Ride
  • Althouse arr Reynolds   It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • Trad arr L Halsey   The Twelve Days of Christmas
  • Audience carol: Good King Wenceslas  
  • Adam arr McLeish   O Holy Night
  • M & H Johnson arr Beckingham   Unto us a Child is Born
  • Tavener   The Lamb
  • Audience carol: O Come all Ye Faithful  
  • Audience carol: We Wish You a Merry Christmas  

Barbican Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.