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Candlelit Carols

Raymond Gubbay Christmas Season

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A timeless Christmas tradition bathed in candlelight.

Step into the gentle glow of candlelight and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heart-warming evening of music.

This enchanting concert blends uplifting carols and cherished seasonal classics in a beautifully staged setting. Let the soaring soprano of Harriet Eyley, the elegance of the Mozart Festival Orchestra and the Coro Spezzato, and the refined direction of Steven Devine transport you with a festive programme.
 

Tagged with: Classical music Raymond Gubbay Christmas Season 2026

Duration: 2 hours and 3 minutes including an interval.

Presented by RGLIVE

Performers

  • Mozart Festival Orchestra  
  • Coro Spezzato   choir
  • Harriet Eyley   soprano
  • Steven Devine   conductor

Programme

  • Cullen   Joy to the World
  • Vaughan Williams   O little town of Bethlehem
  • Willcocks   Deck the Halls
  •   Away in a Manger
  • Corelli Allegro and Pastorale   Christmas Concerto
  • Mozart Aleluja   Exsultate Jubilate
  • Willcocks   Once in royal David's City
  • Walford Davies   The Holly and the Ivy
  • Darke   In the bleak midwinter
  • Willcocks   While shepherds watched
  •   Unto Us Is Born a Son
  • Handel   Christmas sequence from the Messiah
  •   Hallelujah Chorus
  • Interval  
  • Handel Zadok   the Priest
  • Willcocks   O come, all ye faithful
  • Allwood   We Three Kings
  • Cullen   Of the Father's heart begotten
  • Willcocks   It came upon a midnight clear
  • Bach   Air on the G String
  • Willcocks   God rest you merry, gentlemen
  • Gruber   Silent Night
  • Willcocks   The First Nowell
  • Handel   Eternal Source of Light Divine
  •   Angels from the Realms of Glory
  • Willcocks   Jingle Bells
  • Rutter   The twelve days of Christmas
  • Willcocks   Hark! The Herald angels sing
  • Encore  
  • Warrell   We wish you a Merry Christmas

Ticket prices

Standard
From £27 (£23 + £4 transaction fee)

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.