# Event Details - **Event Name**: 'A Ceremony of Carols' for Candlemas - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:20 pm - **Event Description**: English Chamber Choir perform uplifting choral works for Candlemas, including Britten's exquisite 'Ceremony of Carols'.About this Event'A Ceremony of Carols' for Candlemas conductor conductor organistDaniel DeFry harpistThe English Chamber Choir is one of the UK’s leading and busiest vocal ensembles. Recent highlights include the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, London Palladium (with Rick Wakeman), Buckingham Palace, Temple Church, Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Sophia and many concerts at St Martin in the Fields and abroad. They are joined by the acclaimed Hertfordshire County Youth Choir and young singers from Samuel Lucas JMI School (School).The centrepiece of the concert is Benjamin Britten’s exquisite ‘Ceremony of Carols' for choir and harp in a Candlemas programme exploring the close of the Christmas season and the theme of light in the transition from Winter to Spring.The choirs are conducted by highly-acclaimed conductors, Rufus Frowde and James Slimings and accompanied by Andreana Chan and Daniel de Fry - world-class, leading musicians of their generation.The 80-minute concert will run without interval.All praise to Thee (Tallis’ Canon) FrowdeCarol: Of the Father’s Love Begotten Piae CantionesThe Three Kings DoveA Ceremony of Carols BrittenORGAN SOLO: Lumen ad revelationem gentium DupréCandlemas Eve Carol trad. Basque, adapted PittmanStill GjeiloRivers of Light EšenvaldsHARP SOLO: Improvisations MathiasCandlemas McDowallNunc dimittis HolstAgenda?: 06:20 PM - 07:00 PMDoors open (refreshments served)?: 07:00 PM - 08:20 PMConcert (without interval)?: 08:20 PM - 09:00 PMEnd of concert (refreshments served) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hitchin/a-ceremony-of-carols-for-candlemas/100001978568251903 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20.21, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Hitchin - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Mary's Hitchin - **lat**: 51.9474919 - **long**: -0.2782251 - **full address**: St Mary's Hitchin, Churchyard, Hitchin, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 'A Ceremony of Carols' for Candlemas - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ebbac8997677703da1776391cbdbbd27fdf18f19aa8de62462d8614a0e0c6c2d-rimg-w1200-h532-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1766223609 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 'A Ceremony of Carols' for Candlemas being held? - **A:** 'A Ceremony of Carols' for Candlemas takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:20 pm at St Mary's Hitchin, Churchyard, Hitchin, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing 'A Ceremony of Carols' for Candlemas? - **A:** 'A Ceremony of Carols' for Candlemas is organized by The English Chamber Choir. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 'A Ceremony of Carols' for Candlemas is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hitchin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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