Sacred choral music for the Nativity, including movements from Sergei Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil and seasonal reflections by John Tavener

Join Jubilate for A Christmas Vigil, an evening of sacred choral music celebrating the mystery and wonder of the Nativity. The programme brings together the rich, resonant sound world of Rachmaninov with the distinctive, contemplative music of John Tavener, whose reflections on the Christmas story invite both stillness and joyful anticipation. From moments of quiet contemplation to music of radiant celebration, this promises to be a beautiful and atmospheric start to the Christmas season.

Programme

Rachmaninov and Tavener 

O do not move Tavener 

All-night vigil (movements 1-8) Rachmaninov 

Organ Solo

God is with us Tavener

Interval

The Lamb Tavener

Congregational Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem 

A Christmas Round Tavener

Ave maris stella Grieg 

A Nativity Tavener

Christ is born of Mary free Gardner

Congregational Carol The First Nowell

Organ Solo

Magnificat Tavener

Congregational Carol O come all ye faithful

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