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Christmas with Sir Karl Jenkins

Raymond Gubbay Christmas Season

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Image of Karl in front of Christmas trees with red and gold baubles

Sir Karl Jenkins returns this holiday season with a nostalgic programme, featuring songs from his beloved festive albums; Joy to the World and Stella Natalis.

Stella Natalis, is a gift to music lovers of all spiritual backgrounds. Drawing inspiration from Zulu text, the Old Testament and references to Hindu gods, Sir Karl Jenkins’ compositions spread the message of peace, compassion and new beginnings. Joy to the world, features arrangements of carols from around the world, embodying the composer’s universal approach to the message of his music.

Tagged with: Classical music Raymond Gubbay Christmas Season 2026

Duration: 2 hours approx.

Presented by RGLIVE.

Programme

  •   Celebro
  •   Silent Night
  •   Only Heavenly Music
  •   Go, tell it on the mountain
  •   Wintertide
  •   Oh Jesus so Sweet
  •   Healing Light (Peacemakers)
  •   Lullay
  •   Palladio- 1st Movement
  •   Benedictus (Armed Man)
  •   Make we merry
  •   In dulci Jubilo
  •   Sleep, Child of Winter
  •   Pat a Pan
  •   Sing with joy at Christmas
  •   Son of Maria
  •   Pie Jesu (from Requiem)
  •   Donna Nobis Pacem
  •   The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
  •   The Dove (from Peacemakers)
  •   Merry’ Adiemus
  •   The First Nowell
  •   We Wish you a Merry Christmas

Performers

  • Sir Karl Jenkins   conductor
  • London Concert Orchestra  
  • Crouch End Festival Chorus  
  • John Suchet OBE   presenter
  • Felix Higginbottom   hand percussionist
  • Lucy Crowe   soprano
  • Philip Cobb   trumpeter

Ticket prices

Standard
From £25 (£21 + £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.