Tidings of Great Joy - Music for the Festive Season
The much-admired Lichfield Cathedral Chorus returns to Lichfield Cathedral to perform their annual December Concert and this year the overarching theme is a celebration of St Nicholas, whose feast day is 6th December. His reputation as a bringer of gifts is said to be the inspiration for Santa Claus.
The Chorus will be performing three pieces:
The Cantata St Nicolas by Benjamin Britten – a celebration of the life and works of Saint Nicolas of Myra. This is Britten at his most playful with scenes from the Saint’s life portrayed in a typically dramatic sequence of events.
In Terra Pax, by Gerald Finzi – a hugely atmospheric setting of St Luke’s account of the angels' appearance to the shepherds - full of Christmas spirit and meaning.
Missa Sancti Nicolai – a mass for St Nicholas. This piece is quintessential Haydn - full of energy, tunefulness and infectious joy.
“…..a bright and well balanced sound, truly communicating the glories of God’s creation………”
Saturday 3rd December 2022 at 7.30 p.m. (End time about 9.00 p.m.)
Tickets available from: www.lichfieldcathedralchorus.co.uk
Ticket Prices: £25 (Front of Nave – Reserved); £18 (Rear of Nave – Reserved)£10 (Side Aisles – Unreserved)
Enquiries: 0345 0611201