The Academy of St Martin in the Fields concludes its re:connect series with a Christmas concert at its spiritual home of St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square, in front of a live socially distanced audience on 18 December. The orchestra will also be livestreaming for the very first time.
Audiences will also be able to enjoy, in-person, two additional Christmas concerts in London: St Stephen’s, Dulwich (17 December); St Andrew’s, Catford (20 December).
Alongside some well-loved carols, the Academy and St Martin’s Voices perform festive favourites including Leroy Andersen’s Sleigh Ride and excerpts from Handel’s Messiah as well as carols such as Once in Royal David’s City and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Repertoire to include:
Once in Royal David’s City
Rutter What sweeter music
Stille Nacht
Handel Excerpts from Messiah
Unto us is born a Son
Darke In the bleak midwinter
Faure Nocturne from Shylock Op.57
Cornelius The Three Kings
Frank Bridge Sir Roger de Coverley, A Christmas Dance
Leroy Andersen Sleigh Ride
Hark! The herald angels sing
| St Stephen’s, DulwichThursday 17 December, 5:30pm & 7:30pm£20 | St. Martin-in-the-Fields, LondonFriday 18 December, 5pm & 7:30pm (livestream)£25 (to attend in person)£10 for livestream | St Andrew’s, CatfordSunday 20 December, 5pm & 7:30pmFree but with a retiring collection to support musicians |
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields and its partner venues are closely following the government’s updates, these concerts will continue in line with the tier system and strict social-distancing guidelines.