A Ceremony of Carols
Conducted by Harry Christophers, choral ensemble The Sixteen and harpist Joy Smith present Benjamin Britten's festive compendium alongside seasonal works spanning from the medieval era to the present day. The musical journey features Renaissance motets by Palestrina and Victoria, traditional carols, and contemporary settings by living composers. Audiences experience a diverse sequence of choral pieces capturing reflective, poetic, and celebratory spirits of the season.
What to Expect
The Sixteen and harpist Joy Smith perform Britten's seasonal choral masterpiece.
Event Details
Duration
It notes that most events last 2–2½ hours, but does not confirm this event’s duration.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Fans of choral and classical music
Vibe
Reflective and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Prices from £26.50 (£22.00 + £4.50 transaction fee). All prices include a £4.50 transaction fee per booking (not per ticket), which applies to all online bookings. No booking fee applies to Encore members or bookings made in person at the box office. – Get tickets
- Hours: 7.30pm.
Tips & Advice
- Use the interactive seating plan to check the view from your chosen seat before booking.
- Book in person at the box office or use an Encore membership to avoid the online booking transaction fee.
- Check Encore membership benefits: members get £7 off the top two price bands and discounted programmes, subject to availability.
- Combine this concert with other Choral at Cadogan concerts to save 5% for two bookings, rising to 20% for five.
- For group savings, book at least 10 tickets; discounts start at 10% for 10–19 tickets and rise with group size.
Special Events & Promotions
- ENCORE members get a discount on the top two ticket price bands and discounted programmes, subject to availability.
- Save when booking multiple concerts in the Choral at Cadogan series; the series discount excludes the ‘Spem in alium’ concert.
- Group discounts are available when booking 10 or more tickets.
- Mailing-list subscribers get access to pre-sale tickets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What music is on the program?
The program includes Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, seasonal works from medieval to contemporary composers, traditional carols and Renaissance music.
Who performs at the concert?
The Sixteen performs with harpist Joy Smith, conducted by Harry Christophers.
Are there discounts for members or groups?
ENCORE members can receive a discount on the top two ticket bands and discounted programmes, subject to availability. Discounts are also offered for series and group bookings.
Can I preview the view from a seat?
Yes. Cadogan Hall has an interactive seating plan for checking the view from a chosen seat.
How long does the performance last?
The running time has not yet been confirmed.
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