Christmas Concert

Don't miss our 2025
Spectacular
'Classical Xmas'

Launch your festivities at ...

St Mary's Church,
Newent
2:30 p.m., Saturday, 13th December

Conductor, Tobias Lazenbury
Leader, Bill Anderton
With Special Guest Soloists

Programme

Tchaikovsky, Selections from 'The Nutcracker':
Miniature Overture; March; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; Russian Trepak Dance

Bizet, 'Jeux d'Enfants'
March; Duo; Gallop (the Ball)

Soloist, tba

Alex Rowley, Christmas Suite
For Strings: Prelude ('The Bitter Withy'); Siciliana ('The Holly and the Ivy'; Minuet ('The Holly and the Ivy' and 'The Cherry Tree Carol'); Sarabande ('The Coventry Carol'); Bourree ('On Christmas Night' and 'The Moon Shines Bright'); Fughetta ('The Little Room'); Finale (Selection)

Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'
For Woodwind: Written in 1943, sung by Judy Garland and later by Frank Sinatra

Leo Delibes, Flower Duet
Premiered in Paris in 1883, this was originally a duet for soprano and mezzo-soprano from the opera Lakme. Here is a beautiful orchestral version for you.

Emile Waldteufel, The Skaters' Waltz
Composed in 1882, this was inspired by the rink of skaters at the Bois de Boulogne in Paris - instantly recognisable!

Leroy Anderson, 'Sleigh Ride'
Finished in February 1948, the Ronettes recorded a cover for Phil Spectre in 1963 and it has since become a Christmas classic.
Adult Ticket Price £10, on the door (16s and under free) or in advance (online payment, see below).

Entry includes interval wine/soft drinks and mince pies. Book now for this super-popular event:

Interval

Refreshments will be served.

Second Half

Robert Schumann, 1st Symphony in B major, Op.38 (1841), 'Spring Symphony'
Four movements: Andante un poco maestose; Larghetto; Scherzo; Allegro animato e grazioso
When he had written his symphony, Schumann wrote imploringly, "Could you breathe a little of the longing for spring into your orchestra as they play?" The premier was conducted by Felix Mendelssohn.

Kenneth Gaw, 'Jingle Bells'
And a very happy Christmas to you!
With thanks to the Rev. Simon Mason and the wardens of St Mary’s Church, Newent