John Wilson and Sinfonia of London: A Christmas Songbook

Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, London, Greater London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom

Dates/times in London time zone

Tuesday 15 December 2026

19:30

Programme

Programme to include:
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893)	The Nutcracker (selection)
Sherman, Robert and Richard (1925-2012)	Film music from Mary Poppins
Styne, Jule (1905-1994)	Let It Snow!
Martin, Hugh and Blane, Ralph	Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Berlin, Irving (1888-1989)	White Christmas

Performers

Sinfonia of London
John Wilson	Conductor
Louise Dearman	Vocals

A dazzling night of sparkling music with John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London performing a feast of Christmas classics.

They're joined by a legendary star of the West End, Louise Dearman, for this very special concert which includes music from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and a suite from Mary Poppins. Plus, Christmas favourites including Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, White Christmas and many more.

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