Concert at Grand Theatre, Aix en Provence, France

For the final concert in the tour to Germany and France, the choir travels to Aix-en-Provence. The performance venue is the contemporary 'Grand Theatre,' who's elegant curves are constructed from the local Sainte-Victoire limestone. Our programme begins with William Byrd's 'Mass in Four Voices,' a gem of the English Choral tradition, followed by British compositions from across the ages as well as a selection of Christmas favourites to prepare you for the week ahead.

Programme:

Mass for Four Voices: Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus and Agnus Dei William Byrd

Prelude and Fugue in A-flat Major BWV 854 (Organ) J. S. Bach

There is No Rose John Joubert

O Oriens Cecilia McDowall

Magnificat I Giles Swayne

The Shepherd's Carol Bob Chilcott

Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day John Gardner

INTERVAL

Prayer to the Father of Heaven Ralph Vaughan Williams

Credo from 'Mass in G Minor' Ralph Vaughan Williams

'Allegro' from Piano Sonata for Four Hands KV 521 (Piano Duet) Mozart

O Little Town of Bethlehem Henry Walford Davies

I Wander as I Wander Carl Rütti

The Holly and the Ivy Trad. arr. Henry Walford Davies

The Three Kings Trad. arr. Peter Cornelius

Ding Dong! Merrily on High Trad. arr. Mack Wilberg