Join the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Singers and BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus for a dazzling series of festive concerts including carols composed and conducted by John Rutter, the hugely popular composer of some of today's favourite Christmas carols, Bach's glorious Christmas Oratorio, and Berlioz's dramatic yet moving The Childhood of Christ.
Christmas Carols with Bob Chilcott and John Rutter
Saturday 15 December
Barbican, London
John Rutter and Bob Chilcott conduct the BBC Singers and the BBC Concert Orchestra in a fabulous concert of carols old and new, including many of their own works and with the chance to join in. An absolute must for fans of Christmas carols, and a proper Christmas treat!
For more information and to buy tickets visit bbc.co.uk/bbcsingers.
Berlioz's The Childhood of Christ
Monday 17 December
Barbican, London
Berlioz's ravishing version of the story of the childhood of Christ, which includes the much-loved The Shepherds' Farewell. Edward Gardner conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and the BBC Singers, plus a superb line-up of soloists including Karen Cargill and Matthew Rose.
For more information and to buy tickets visit bbc.co.uk/bbcso.
J. S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Saturday 22 December and Friday 11 January
St Luke's Church, Chelsea
Sofi Jeannin conducts the BBC Singers and the Academy of Ancient Music in J. S. Bach'smasterpiece which tells the Christmas story through a feast of sumptuous baroque choral music. Performed in two parts over Christmas and New Year in the glorious surroundings of St Luke's Church in Chelsea.
For more information and to buy tickets visit bbc.co.uk/bbcsingers (22 December) and bbc.co.uk/bbcsingers (11 January).
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