Tenebrae: a Christmas Conversation

Award-winning choir Tenebrae makes its Nottingham debut with an evening of words and music for the festive season. This specially-created programme takes the audience on a winter’s journey in the company of its protagonist, who shares with us his memories of Christmases past – from the simple joys of music-making and storytelling to wintry walks and precious time spent with friends and family. The spoken word is echoed and enhanced by a rich mix of music for Advent and Christmas, including favourites such as Once in Royal David’s City and In the bleak midwinter alongside lesser-known musical gems from the Renaissance to the present day.

Clive Mantle  actor
Garth Bardsley  writer

Programme to include:
Trad. arr. Pearsall In Dulci Jubilo
Trad. arr. Wood Ding Dong! Merrily on High
Ben Parry Jingle Bells
Howells Sing Lullaby
Arr. Willcocks Once In Royal David’s City
Ben Parry The Aldeburgh Carol
Holst In the Bleak Midwinter
Bob Chilcott Before the Ice
Arr. Jonathan Rathbone Silent Night
Arr. Ian Humphris The Twelve Days of Christmas
Ben Parry Flame, and Christmas Cards
Arr. Jan Sandström Es Ist Ein Ros
Bob Chilcott The Shepherd’s Carol
Arr. Nigel Short We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Jonathan Rathbone The Oxen