1.5 hours
Southwark Cathedral
Starting at GBP 0
Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm (GMT+00:00)
Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral, London, United Kingdom
Join us for an evocative musical journey through the story of Christ’s birth — from the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary, through the quiet mystery of the manger, to the wonder of the shepherds and the arrival of the Magi.
This programme features sacred choral music across centuries, including Renaissance masterpieces by Palestrina, Mouton, and Praetorius; romantic and modern works by Mendelssohn, Poulenc, Lauridsen, and Kenneth Leighton; and traditional carols such as The Cherry Tree Carol.
Highlights include Biebl’s radiant Ave Maria, Sweelinck’s jubilant Hodie Christus Natus Est, Lauridsen’s luminous O Magnum Mysterium, and Manz’s haunting E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come.
Whether you are drawn by the beauty of the music, the story it tells, or the sacred space in which it resonates, this concert offers a moment of reflection, joy, and spiritual richness in the heart of the season.
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 16 GBP |
| Concession Ticket (60+, Student) please bring ID | 13 GBP |
| Under 18's | Free |
