The Choir of Merton College is joined by Florilegium and harpist Cecily Beer to bring festive spirit to Smith Square Hall, as part of the Sinfonia Smith Square Christmas Festival. It will present a programme of music celebrating two great British composers: Henry Purcell and Benjamin Britten, both born on St Cecilia’s day, in the 50th anniversary of Britten’s death. Conducted from the podium by Benjamin Nicholas.

Programme:
Benjamin Britten A Ceremony of Carols
A Hymn to the Virgin
In the Bleak Midwinter
A Shepherd’s Carol
Festival Te Deum
Henry Purcell Behold, I Bring You Glad Tidings
Henry Purcell arr. Benjamin Britten Chacony in G minor
Henry Purcell Te Deum and Jubilate in D

Performers:
Cecily Beer harp
The Choir of Merton College
Florilegium
Benjamin Nicholas conductor