Choir of Clare College Cambridge

A celebration of Christmas with renowned vocal ensemble

Programme to include:

LUCY WALKER There is no rose
OLA GJEILO In the Bleak Midwinter
JUDITH WEIR Drop Down, Ye Heavens, From Above
JOHN RUTTER Shepherd’s Pipe Carol
MENDELSSOHN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

A wonderful festive programme with carols and motets including choral works by David Wilcocks, Mendelssohn, Ola Gjeilo, Cecilia McDowall, Philip Stopford, Judith Weir, and Christmas’ favourite choral composer, Clare College alumnus John Rutter.

Plus: join Graham Ross and members of Clare College Choir for a fascinating conversation pre-concert with King’s Singers founding member and Yale University Professor Emeritus, Simon Carrington. A long-time supporter of WMC, Simon will bring his trademark wit and insight to a lively discussion with the artists about the music you’ll hear in the concert.