John Rutter's Christmas Festival
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This event took place on Saturday 5 December 2015.
- Saturday 5 December 2015
John Rutter's Christmas Festival
Sat 5 Dec 2015
Need to know
Repertoire
- Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Suite
- Handel Messiah (Excerpts)
- Bach Sinfonia From Cantata No.29
Features
- John Rutter Composer/Conductor
- Jonathan Scott Organ
- Elin Manahan Thomas Soprano
- Chetham's Chamber Choir Choir
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and celebrate this Christmas and John Rutter’s 70th birthday in a concert of festive favourites, sing-along carols and joyous music including The first Nowell, O come, all ye faithful and Good King Wenceslas.
Described as ‘the world’s greatest living composer and conductor of choral music’ by NBC’s Today Show, Rutter’s music has delighted audiences around the world and the festive season is not complete without an evening of his magical carols.