Local musicians Beenham Wind Orchestra and The Cecilia Consort are again joining forces for an unmissable Christmas concert at St John’s Church on Sunday 8th December at 4.30pm.
The concert is titled ‘A Merry Minor Christmas’ - a reference to David Lovrien’s ‘We Come a-Darkly Caroling’, an audience favourite reprised from a joint concert two years ago. This is a combination of well-known carols transposed from ‘happy’ major keys to ‘dark’ minor keys and sprinkled with wit and humour.
Together with well-known seasonal favourites like ‘Sleigh Ride’, the programme also includes the powerful ‘Angelic Fanfare’ for orchestra and organ on the theme of Christmas angels; and James Curnow’s sparkling arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite. There’s also a chance to join in the singing with some congregational carols so you can get into the Christmas spirit!
Jointly conducted by Janet Coxwell and Victoria Benjamin, this wonderful combination of accomplished players and voices is the perfect start to the Christmas period. Tickets are £17 for adults, £2.50 for 5 - 16 year olds (free for under 5s). Each ticket includes a mince pie and a drink, and can be purchased in advance on this page and from our Store.