London for Christmas

3 December 2011, 19.30
Taro Hakase Christmas Concert
With the English Chamber Orchestra string ensemble

Taro Hakase violin
Maciej Janas piano

Programme:
Join Japan’s leading violinist, Taro Hakase, and members of the English Chamber Orchestra for a special Christmas concert. The eclectic programme will include popular classical pieces, Christmas favourites and some of Taro’s own compositions.

An enjoyable evening’s entertainment for the whole family!

£15.00-£35.00

4 December 2011, 15.30
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Magic of Christmas
in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign

Debbie Wiseman Conductor
Simon Bates Presenter

Programme:
With special guests Cherie Lunghi, George Layton and James Loynes.

With an introduction by Gary Lineker, and special Guest of Honour Sir Bobby Charlton.

A magical programme, suitable for all the family, with special Christmas favourites including The Nutcracker Suite, Sleigh Ride and White Christmas, alongside Debbie Wiseman’s own lyrical setting of Oscar Wilde’s fairy story The Selfish Giant.

The concert will also feature the world première performance of The Fib – a delightful and touching Christmas story from the best-selling short story collection, with music by Debbie Wiseman, to be read by the author, George Layton, and introduced by the football legend, Gary Lineker.

Breast Cancer Campaign aims to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. The money raised from the concert will go towards continuing this vital research.

With a star-studded cast and a wonderful cause to support, make sure you join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a magical afternoon that is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit.

£12.50-£37.50

5 December 2011, 19.30
The Children’s Trust Christmas Concert

Programme:
RUTTER: Gloria, Candlelight Carol
CACCINI: Ave Maria
WICKHAM: The Innkeeper’s Song
BRUNNING: Pie Jesu
HESS: 'Dangerfield'
LAURIDSEN: O Magnum Mysterium
B.JOEL: Lullaby
and many other Christmas favourites

Join us for this popular annual event of breathtaking Christmas music. Laurence Cummings (Glyndebourne, ENO) conducts the vibrant Amici Ensemble with guest performers.

The Children’s Trust provides vital support for children with multiple disabilities and complex health needs across the UK and their families through specialist care, therapy, education and rehabilitation.

£20.00- Gala tickets: £60 (includes top price concert ticket and post-concert reception with drinks and canapes, plus the chance to meet cast members)

8 December 2011,19.30
Carols at Cadogan
in aid of Action Medical Research

Programme:
The Bach Choir sings a selection of carols and Christmas music and there is the opportunity to join in with the Choir for some well-known Christmas favourites.

Kindly supported by NEXT.

£20.00-£35.00

9 December 2011, 19.30
The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge:
What Sweeter Music?
Choral at Cadogan

Andrew Nethsingha director
John Challenger & Freddie James piano
The St John's Sinfonia

Programme:
Purcell: O sing unto the Lord
Purcell: Remember not, Lord, our offences
Purcell: Behold now praise the Lord
Purcell: O praise God in his holiness
Purcell: Hear my prayer, O Lord
Purcell: My beloved spake
Rutter: What sweeter music?
Whitehead: The seven joys of Mary
Cashmore: Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen
arr. Ledger: Silent night
arr. Ledger: On Christmas night
Rutti: I wonder as I wander
Darke: In the bleak midwinter
Bullard: Glory to the Christ Child
arr. Willcocks: Away in a manger
arr. Wilberg: Ding dong, merrily on high

Andrew Nethsingha writes: "Today we explore the rich, plangent soundworld of Henry Purcell. At the interval we change the mood to present a Christmas selection - popular favourites as well as new works. Boys' voices have a special emotional resonance when evoking the fragility and innocence of Christ’s nativity."

£18.00-£30.00

11 December 2011, 19.00
Sloane Square Choral Society
Christmas Concert at Holy Trinity Church

Oliver Lallemant conductor
Marged Hall harp

Programme:
Benjamin Britten: A Ceremony of Carols
Rob Busiakiewicz:A Jazz Fantasy of Carols

Note: This concert takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square

£15.00, Concessions: £5.00

12 December 2011, 19.30
A Christmas Cracker!
In aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity

Programme:
Our Christmas Cracker will be packed full of fantastic music, magic, comedy and acrobatics in aid of the 250,000 men, their partners, families and friends affected by prostate cancer.

Join us this December for an exciting evening with friends new and old, find out more about what we do, and enjoy our cracker of a show.

Receive a glass of mulled wine, mince pie and entry to our Christmas Fayre following the performances.

£12-00-£18.00

14 December 2011, 19.30
London Concert Choir
Messiah

Mark Forkgen conductor
Counterpoint
Erica Eloff soprano
Christopher Lowrey counter-tenor
James Geer tenor
Giles Underwood baritone

Programme:
HANDEL: Messiah

Messiah needs little introduction. Composed in a fever of creative inspiration in about three weeks, the work had its premiere in Dublin in 1742. It soon became the best-loved of all Handel’s sacred oratorios and today receives countless performances every year all over the world.

London Concert Choir’s performance, with period instrument ensemble Counterpoint under the direction of Mark Forkgen, will highlight the dramatic qualities of this endlessly rich score.

£12.00-£28.00

16, 17 December 2011, 19.30
17 December 2011, 15.30
London Gay Men's Chorus
Make Mine A Snowball

Programme:
As they mark 20 years, the London Gay Men's Chorus are pulling out all the stops to turn their Christmas show into a spectacular celebration. Those in the Chorus who have hair will be letting it down so think Santa, snow, roaring fires and an avalanche of Christmas favourites.

A host of new arrangements include songs such as Let It Snow, Santa Baby, Walking In A Winter Wonderland, Only You and Stay Another Day plus a stunning medley of Christmas number ones. Also expect plenty of surprises including special guests and the Chorus's unique choreography.

This is the party to get your festive season started.

£15.00-£37.00, Concessions: Children under 14: 15% off

19 December 2011, 19.30
Goldsmiths Choral Union Christmas Concert
In support of Save the Children

Stephen Jones piano
Robin Kimber organ
Brian Wright conductor

Programme:
GCU’s carol concerts have been bringing Christmas cheer to London’s major halls since 1951. The choir is delighted once again to be able to support Save the Children.

This year at Cadogan Hall, Music Director Brian Wright introduces and conducts a lively programme of carols old and new, including some from the newly published Carols for Choirs 5. There are favourites for the audience to join in and entertaining seasonal music from the accompanying piano and organ duo.

A fun evening of festive music for all the family.

£12.00- Premium tickets: £50 (includes top price seats, glass of champagne and programme), Concessions:
Accompanied children under 12: free

21 December 2011, 15.00
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's
Christmas Cracker

Mary Carewe Vocalist
Michael Dore Vocalist
Nick Davies Conductor

Programme:
Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel Overture
Tchaikovsky: Waltz of the Flowers
Hairston: Mary's Boy Child
Head: The Little Road to Bethlehem
Torme: The Christmas Song
Martin/Blane: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Anderson: Sleigh Ride
Waldteufel: The Skaters' Waltz
Pola/Wyle: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

...and many more, not forgetting audience carols!

Back by popular demand, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Christmas Cracker is a delightful evening of festive musical gems. This enchanting and melodious concert is sure to fill you with good cheer as the Orchestra and guest vocalists get the yuletide celebrations off to an entertaining start.

There are four performances of Christmas Cracker:
21 December, 15.00, 19.30
23 December, 15.00, 19.30

£12.50-£37.50

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