In Dulci Jubilo

For centuries, Christmas has inspired authors, poets and composers to produce some of their finest works, ranging from the grandeur of Handel’s Messiah to the joyful simplicity of Franz Gruber’s carol, Silent Night.  Each, in its own way, tries to capture some of the magic of the Christmas story. 

From the world’s vast treasury of Christmas motets, anthems and carols, we have chosen music by historic masters including Scheidt, Vittoria, Sweelinck, Mendelssohn, Novello, Warlock, Darke, alongside works by contemporary composers John Rutter, Sally Beamish, and Dobrinka Tabakova. 

We are also particularly proud to feature the premiere of a carol written especially for the Chorale by Michael Hannan.

The Chorale will be accompanied by organist Terry Norman, a magnificent brass quartet, and timpani. The afternoon will conclude with a selection of well-known, beloved carols, and the audience is warmly invited to join in the singing.