Orchestra
Ex Cathedra: Britten at Christmas
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
- Great for groups
- First-timer friendly
- Early finish
- Date
- Tue, 1 Dec 2026
- Time
- 18:00 · 1h 45m
- Venue
- Symphony Hall Birmingham
- City
- Birmingham
- Conductor
- Jeffrey Skidmore
- Tickets
- from £15
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Summary
Jeffrey Skidmore conducts the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Ex Cathedra at Symphony Hall in an all-Britten programme featuring Saint Nicolas and A Ceremony of Carols.
Why it's fantastic
Benjamin Britten captures the specific chill and magic of the season through voices alone, ranging from intimate harp-led carols to the dramatic life story of Saint Nicholas. These pieces offer a refreshing alternative to standard hymns, balancing sophisticated choral textures with melodies that feel as old as the winter itself.
Programme
- 01A Boy was Born
- 02A Ceremony of Carols
- 03Saint Nicolas
Soloists
- Sebastian Hill
- Katherine Thomas
- Ex Cathedra Choir & Academy of Vocal Music
